Industry News

TSX Venture may be small but it’s no pushover

Given the run the S&P/TSX Composite has had in the past year, it’s easy to forget that the TSX Venture Exchange performed just as well. After all, why invest in riskier stocks when you can invest in more established large caps? As Linda Hohol points out, Canada’s junior market isn’t as wild as some might […]

By Mark Brown |February 24, 2006

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OSC chair talks tough on enforcement

Canada’s regulatory environment is among the best in the world, fostering trust among both domestic and foreign investors, according to the new head of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). But there are still several areas which require closer attention, including getting tougher on those who undermine confidence in the markets. “We are attempting to close […]

By Steven Lamb |February 23, 2006

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Savings rate will bounce back, economist predicts

Canada will revert to being a nation of savers again, as the economy eventually cools off, according to Scotia Economics. In 2005, the collective savings rate of Canadians dipped into negative territory, an average of -0.4% of personal income. Compare to that to 10 years ago, when personal savings averaged +9.2% of personal income. There […]

By Doug Watt |February 23, 2006

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The West versus the rest on regulation

With just eight months on the job, the new head of the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) isn’t ready to be pinned down on whether he thinks it’s time to pursue a national regulator. But without tipping his hand, Bill Rice seems to favour limited reforms like the passport system over the more ambitious uniform securities […]

By Mark Brown |February 22, 2006

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