Industry News

IIROC sets penalty against Blackmont Capital, Duke

A hearing panel of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) has imposed a $732,500 fine against Blackmont Capital Inc. and a $265,000 fine against Dean Shannon Duke after an earlier decision found they had violated business conduct and trade authorization rules. As part of the penalty decision dated December 20, 2010, the panel […]

By Staff |January 20, 2011

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Norbourg saga draws to a close

An agreement in principle has been reached in the Norbourg class action lawsuit. Under the $55 million settlement there is no admission of liability. The amount will be covered by Beaulieu Deschambault S.E.N.C.R.L. (including Deschambault St-Jean S.E.N.C.R.L.) and Rémi Deschambault, the AMF, The Northern Trust Company, Canada, Concentra Trust and KPMG LLP. The $55 million […]

By Staff |January 19, 2011

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Bullion Management expands into Asia

Gold is more popular than ever and the Bullion Management Group has opened a new Hong Kong to meet the increasing market demand.

By John Powell |January 18, 2011

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BMO offers guaranteed retirement income product

BMO has announced the launch of a new guaranteed income product aimed at clients aged 55 and up. The BMO Lifetime Cash Flow product bank deposit backed by BMO and is fully protected against market volatility. The initial deposit (minimum $5,000) provides exposure to a portfolio of BMO Mutual Funds which is rebalanced annually to […]

By Staff |January 18, 2011

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