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(June 11, 2007) A British Columbia Securities Commission panel has overturned a TSX Venture Exchange decision that disqualified a man with a history of criminal convictions from performing investor relations activities. The TSX-V Exchange had deemed William John Nichols unacceptable to perform investor relations activities on behalf of any Exchange-listed company because he did not […]

By Staff |June 11, 2007

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Fundamental investing fees will drop, predicts FTSE

Despite consistently outperforming the S&P/TSX 500, fundamental indexing still has its critics. One common complaint is that products connected to fundamental indexing have high fees. But according to Jerry Moskowitz, president of FTSE Americas, it’s only a matter of time until the price for investors is right. “I think higher fees will be a challenge […]

By Bryan Borzykowski |June 11, 2007

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(June 8, 2007) Manulife Financial has announced a shuffle in the executive suite. Dominic D’Alessandro, president and CEO, has named John DesPrez, currently senior executive vice-president and general manager of the John Hancock division, as head of all Manulife’s North American businesses. Reporting to DesPrez will be Paul Rooney, senior executive vice-president and general manager […]

By Staff |June 8, 2007

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Retirement planning big priority for 30-year-olds: Study

Contrary to stereotypes of an apathetic and directionless generation, 30-year-olds harbour many of the same employment and health aspirations of their parents, and actually surpass their parents in placing greater importance on saving for retirement. These were the findings of a new study featured in the 30th anniversary edition of BENEFITS CANADA magazine. (BENEFITS CANADA, […]

By Mark Noble |June 8, 2007

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