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Desjardins seeks changes to funds

The Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, which manages the Desjardins family of mutual funds, is considering changes to the investment objective of the Desjardins Global Equity Value Fund and to the investment strategies and portfolio subadvisors of a handful of other funds. The proposed revision of the investment objective of Desjardins Global Equity Value […]

By Staff |March 16, 2011

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Easy ways to enhance your business

I really did plan to eat healthier this year but after hanging out at my friend’s party a few weeks ago, I realized it’s tough to change your ways when hot wings, beer, chips and pizza keep calling your name — followed by the eventual moan from heartburn.

By Keith Pangretitsch |March 15, 2011

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Fund sales soar ahead of RRSP deadline

Mutual fund inflows surged in February, as last minute RRSP contributions drove net sales to $5.87 billion for the month. That’s up from $3.05 billion in January and $3.39 billion in February 2010. In the first two months of 2011 alone, net sales have totaled $8.92 billion, nearly double last year’s total of $4.46 billion. […]

By Staff |March 15, 2011

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Japan exposure limited: Manulife

Reader Alert: What do you think is the overall impact of the crisis in Japan? Vote in our poll here. The cascading crises in Japan will have a limited impact on Manulife Financial, the company says, estimating its property & casualty reinsurance claims will total about $150 million after-tax “Manulife, along with our employees, will […]

By Staff |March 15, 2011

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