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IT sector to receive millions in funding

Early-stage IT companies in Canada will receive $100 million in funding.

November 30, 2012

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More advisors using ETFs to mitigate risk

Advisors expect ETFs to make up 24% of clients' portfolio allocations over the next 12 months.

By Staff |November 30, 2012

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Manulife chair to retire in 2013

Gail Cook-Bennett, chair of Manulife Financial Corporation and the Manufacturers Life Insurance Company named Richard DeWolfe as his successor. Cook-Bennett will retire from the board in May 2013, having reached retirement age. As vice chair, DeWolfe will assist Cook-Bennett in managing a smooth transition over the coming months. DeWolfe joined the Board in 2004 and […]

By Staff |November 30, 2012

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IAFE appoints head for 2013

Jim Virtue, president of PPI Solutions Inc, has been appointed chair of the Institute for Advanced Financial Education (IAFE) for 2013. “I am both honoured and excited to assume the role of chair for 2013,” says Virtue. “The previous board of trustees has done an excellent job in preparing the institute for dramatic growth in […]

November 30, 2012

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