Industry News

Counsel hires new U.S. Value sub-advisor

Counsel Portfolio Services has appointed Mount Lucas Management LP as the sub-advisor for Counsel U.S. Value, effective on or about May 30, 2012.

By Staff |May 2, 2012

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IIAC to award Diamond Jubilee medals

The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) has announced it will award Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals to individuals who have made a lifetime contribution to the Canadian securities industry.

By Staff |May 2, 2012

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Active management beats index in Q1

The first quarter of 2012 was a good one for active managers in the large cap Canadian equity space, as two-thirds beat the S&P/TSX Composite Index, according to the Russell Active Manager Report. That’s actually a decline from the final quarter of 2011, though, when a 76% beat the index.

By Staff |May 2, 2012

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AGF, Eaton Vance launch two new funds

AGF Management Limited has teamed up with Eaton Vance Corp. to launch new mutual funds in Canada and the U.S. that combine the investment management and distribution strengths of the two companies.

By Staff |May 2, 2012

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