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Bank profits to drive 2011 expansion

Coming out of the recession, Canada’s banking sector looks better than many of its global peers. Tough regulation ensured that the banks steered clear of the leverage minefield that sank some foreign competitors and 2010 profits have topped records set in 2007. This presents the sector with unprecedented opportunities for growth and expansion, according to […]

By Steven Lamb |March 7, 2011

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Manulife rolls up sleeves on volunteerism

Manulife Financial has teamed up with Volunteer Canada on a national campaign to enrich the volunteer experience for Canadians. “Volunteering is fundamental to a healthy, democratic society so it is essential for the future of the sector that volunteers are more meaningfully engaged in Canada,” said Ruth MacKenzie, president and CEO of Volunteer Canada. “Organizations […]

March 7, 2011

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And the Visionary award winner is…

The ballots have been counted. Advisor.ca readers have spoken. We are pleased to announce the winner of the 'Name That Visionary' poll is Eric Sprott, the founder of Cormark Securities Inc. (formerly Sprott Securities Ltd).

By John Powell |March 4, 2011

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Mackenzie streamlines asset allocation shelf

Mackenzie Financial has proposed consolidating investors from its asset allocation products into its Symmetry program, in an effort to simplify the company’s strategic asset allocation product and service offering. Under the proposal, investors would be moved out of the existing STAR Strategic Asset Allocation Service, Keystone Strategic Asset Allocation Service and Keystone Portfolio Funds. “Mackenzie […]

By Staff |March 4, 2011

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