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Global Investment Roundtable

(August 2006) Throughout the 1990s, Canadian investors clamoured for more foreign exposure. Let’s think back to why that was. Partly, it had to do with the drooping dollar; in times of financial market stress, investors took refuge in the U.S. money market. Partly it had to do with the roller-coaster ride of commodity stocks, as […]

By Staff |August 14, 2006

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(August 11, 2006) Jantzi Research has released the latest performance data for its Jantzi Social Index, which tracks the performance of companies that meet its criteria as socially responsible investments. For the month of July, the index returned 1.64%, underperforming its benchmarks. The S&P/TSX Composite Index and the S&P/TSX 60 Index increased by 2.03% and […]

By Staff |August 11, 2006

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Websites for advisors

We’re all creatures of habit, and tend to revisit the same websites time and again during the average work week. Of course, Advisor.ca is an obvious favourite, but do you ever wonder what other sites your colleagues are using? Some recommendations are predictable; others are surprising — but all bear repeating for those who might […]

By Kate McCaffery |August 11, 2006

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(August 10, 2006) Berkshire-TWC Financial Group has announced the appointment of Robert Levis as chief executive officer, promoting him from his position as senior vice-president, investment banking and corporate development. “Bob is an impassioned leader, able to galvanize team members in the expansion and growth of businesses,” said chairman Michael Lee-Chin. “Bob and I will […]

By Staff |August 10, 2006

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