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MFDA issues reasons for decision in Fanelli, Torchia cases

A hearing panel of the Central Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (“MFDA”) has issued its reasons for decision in connection with the hearings held in Toronto, Ontario on December 3, 2010 in the matters of Domenic Fanelli (Settlement Hearing) and Michele Torchia (Hearing on the Merits). A copy of the […]

By Staff |February 1, 2011

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MFDA issues reasons for decision in Gabrielson case

A hearing panel of the Prairie Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (“MFDA”) has issued its reasons for decision in connection with the settlement hearing held in Calgary, Alberta on November 18, 2010 in the matter of Bradley Monroe Gabrielson. A copy of the Reasons for Decision is available here.

By Staff |February 1, 2011

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Incorporating salespeople touches a nerve

For over a decade, registered salespeople have sought the right to incorporate. Many other professionals most notably those selling insurance—have been able to do so for quite some time. Though not legally able to incorporate, many salespeople assign commissions earned on the sale of securities to unregistered corporations. But this approach, unless properly structured and […]

By Richard E. Austin |February 1, 2011

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Dividend-paying stocks making a comeback

Dividend-paying equities can be a great choice for long-term investors willing to forgo immediate returns in favour of substantial returns later. Once denigrated as the province of widows and orphans, dividend-paying stocks are being seen in a new light by investors who have weathered the highly volatile stock market of the past decade. Turning to […]

By Staff |February 1, 2011

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