Industry News

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(September 17, 2008) The Canadian Institute of Actuaries has asked Canada’s five main political parties to address various topics relevant to the industry, including their positions on the future of retirement savings, financing of Employment Insurance and long-term planning for health care. “Canada’s actuaries are asking the parties to seriously consider their commitment to these […]

By Staff |September 17, 2008

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Singing the praises of shareholder activism

Eric Rosenfeld wants to sing it from the highest mountain: shareholder activism works. As president and CEO of Crescendo Partners, a New York investment firm, Rosenfeld has made a name for himself on both sides of the border as a tough-talking (but sweet-singing) shareholder activist. And yesterday, at a joint CFA Society–Goodman Institute event at […]

By Romana King |September 17, 2008

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Ten observations about this financial storm

(September 2008) History in the making! Granted, it’s not the kind of history we’d all like to see, but the fact remains that the upheaval in the financial world during the past few days — in stocks, bonds, currencies, and, oh yeah, in the real world as well — is going in the history books. […]

By Michael Cintolo |September 17, 2008

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On The Shelf:

Dynamic Power Global Growth Class Dynamic Power Global Navigator Class Dynamic Power American Growth Class Dynamic EAFE Value Class Dynamic Global Energy Class • • • CIBC adjusts Renaissance lineup (September 16, 2008) CIBC Asset Management is adjusting its Renaissance Investments product lineup. Effective December 1, the Renaissance Canadian High Yield Bond Fund will have […]

By Staff |September 16, 2008

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