Industry News

One way to invest in the film industry

Independent film financing is finding a new investor base in Canada.

By Vikram Barhat |July 31, 2012

2 min read

Eurozone to protect Euro; Greece puts brakes on cuts

German and Italian leaders have issued a new pledge to protect the Eurozone, with the Eurogroup chairman saying officials have no time to lose when it comes deciding what measures are required. European leaders promise they’ll do everything possible to save the 17-nation Euro. On Thursday, investors will be paying close attention to the monthly […]

By Wire services |July 31, 2012

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Global economy dampens Q2 pension returns

Canadian pension plans lost some of their first quarter gains in the second quarter of this year, as concerns over the European debt crisis and a weakening global economy pushed Canadian equities lower, according to a survey by RBC Investor Services. Within the $410 billion RBC Investor Services All Plan universe, Canadian DB pensions fell […]

By Staff |July 31, 2012

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Invesco changes risk rating on 4 funds

Invesco Canada announced a change to the risk ratings of four of its mutual funds, effective today. The risk ratings of Trimark Global Endeavour Fund and Trimark Global Endeavour Class are changing from “medium to high” to “medium.” Read: Invesco to merge global funds Also, the risk ratings of PowerShares Tactical Bond Fund and PowerShares […]

By Staff |July 30, 2012

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