Industry News

Rising commodities benefit Canada: Carney

Canada can benefit from the global commodities boom, said Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney in a speech to the 2012 Spruce Meadows round table on Friday.

By Staff |September 10, 2012

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Canadian bank earnings will drop: Fitch

Though Canadian banks outperformed in Q3 2012, they’ll face major headwinds going forward, says a new report by Fitch Ratings.

By Staff |September 7, 2012

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Western Financial buys Orion Insurance office

Western Financial Group has purchased Orion Insurance Brokers’ office in Winnipeg. “This acquisition will let us continue expanding our business and offer Western’s range of services and products,” says Sheryle Lazaruk, office manager at Orion. Orion was founded in 1993. It was purchased in 2008 and joined the multi-location P.M.C. group of brokerages. “Winnipeg is […]

By Staff |September 7, 2012

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Regulators freeze assets of 2 B.C. residents

A BCSC panel has revoked a temporary order and maintained a freeze order against two Burnaby residents and an unregistered Burnaby company.

By Staff |September 7, 2012

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