Industry News

Top firms propose tax changes

PricewaterhouseCoopers is advising Finance Minister Jim Flaherty to reduce corporate income tax rates even further.

By Dean DiSpalatro |February 3, 2011

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IIROC sets date for Ilias hearing

Christos Orestes Ilias will face allegations that he failed to fully advise a client about the fees associated with an investment at an IIROC hearing on April 19th.

By John Powell |February 3, 2011

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January a hot month for fund sales

Canada’s mutual fund industry started 2011 on a high note, with net sales of between $2.45 billion and $2.95 billion, according to preliminary estimates from the Investment Funds Institute of Canada. Net industry assets totalled between $639.1 billion and $644.1 billion at month-end, an increase of about 0.94% from the end of December. These statistics […]

By Steven Lamb |February 3, 2011

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Richardson GMP names Gareth Watson VP

Richardson GMP has announced the appointment of Gareth Watson to vice-president, Investment Management & Research, where he will develop and communicate the firm’s core investment strategy platform. “The appointment of Gareth to our Investments & Advice Team is a key step in the continued delivery of actionable ideas to our Investment Advisors and their clients,” […]

By Staff |February 2, 2011

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