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(May 14, 2008) Fraud and corruption are substantial risks to companies with global operations, but according to a report from Ernst & Young, Canadian companies are experiencing less of these problems than their foreign counterparts. In a global survey, the accountancy found that 80% of North American companies in the study reported no incidents of […]

By Staff |May 14, 2008

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Alpha platform set to launch in September

Investors have been given their first glimpse of the bank-owned market platform, Alpha Alternative Trading System (ATS), which is set for launch in September. There are a number of ATSs in Canada, but Alpha has been hotly anticipated because of the names involved in its creation. The project was announced in May 2007 by nine […]

By Mark Noble |May 14, 2008

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Donation process should mirror investing

With another tax-filing deadline having passed, now might be a good time to discuss tax planning strategies for this year with your clients, while the topic is still fresh in their mind. Many of them would likely rather donate less to Ottawa, and more to a cause close to their heart. Investors wanting to donate […]

By Steven Lamb |May 14, 2008

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(May 13, 2008) Saxon Financial has announced the resignation of its president and CEO, Allan W. Smith, who cited “personal reasons.” Smith’s resignation is effective immediately. He has been succeeded by a more familiar name, Robert Tattersall, co-founder of Howson Tattersall Investment Counsel, Saxon’s investment management subsidiary. Tattersall is also the executive vice-president and a […]

By Staff |May 13, 2008

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