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New McLean Budden VP to focus on risk

Investment firm McLean Budden has named Jean-Philippe Giguère to the post of vice-president, a role in which he will help institutional clients manage risk and maintain the financial integrity of their pension plans. “The inherent volatility of global capital markets has made strategies for managing risk a top priority for pension plan sponsors,” said Roger […]

By Staff |July 5, 2011

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Retirement income: Back-to-back annuities

Set it up and leave it alone?

By Melissa Shin |July 5, 2011

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Equity funds beaten down in June

June was a difficult month for Canadian investment funds, despite a late rally that repaired some of the damage done in the first two weeks. Only one of 24 Morningstar Canada equity fund indices managed to post a positive return, as the Japan Equity Fund Index gained 1.2%. Outside of the equity mandates, only one […]

By Staff |July 5, 2011

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Jovian considering sale of ETF business

Jovian Capital has confirmed that it is in talks that may lead to the sale of its ETF business. The company was asked by Market Surveillance to comment on reports in the Korean media. “Jovian confirms that it has had discussions with several parties over the past several months, including ongoing discussions with Mirae Asset […]

By Staff |July 4, 2011

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