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A failed Euro is a failed Europe: CFA poll

An overwhelming majority of investment professionals equate a collapse of the Euro to a failure of Europe, according to a CFA Institute survey.

By Staff |November 16, 2011

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How to fix the eurozone

It’s no surprise that headlines in world news have been all about the European sovereign debt crisis—a downgraded credit rating here, a country’s austerity measures there. But wouldn’t it be nice if the eurozone’s leaders followed the advice of Richard Portes, economics professor of the London Business School and founder and president of the Centre for Economic Policy Research.

By Brooke Smith |November 16, 2011

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Charitable giving survives economic woes

Today marks National Philanthropy Day and the fact that end-of-year giving accounts for approximately one-quarter of national not-for-profit contributions annually proves Canadians have their heart in the right place.

By Vikram Barhat |November 15, 2011

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B2B Trust, Canada Life sign RRSP loan deal

B2B Trust and Canada Life have signed an agreement giving a preferred interest rate on RRSP loans for the purchase of eligible Canada Life segregated fund policies.

By Staff |November 15, 2011

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