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Berkshire distances itself from accused rogue advisor

(July 8, 2005) Berkshire Investments says it had no involvement in alleged wrongdoing by an advisor that worked for the firm in Victoria, B.C. Ian Thow was the subject of a scathing profile in The Vancouver Sun earlier this week. The article described Thow’s extravagant lifestyle, which reportedly included ownership of a $1.5 million yacht, […]

By Doug Watt |July 8, 2005

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Analysts square off on market movement

(July 8, 2005) In the wake of an equity market run-up over the past three years, many investors are starting to get nervous. Will the markets continue to recover, or will the rally fizzle out? Subodh Kumar, chief U.S. investment strategist at CIBC, is considered bullish. He says the current valuation of 18 to 20 […]

By Steven Lamb |July 8, 2005

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By Staff |July 8, 2005

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Ontario regulator cuts surplus to $4 million

(July 7, 2005) The Ontario Securities Commission is reporting a $4.1 million surplus for fiscal 2005, down from $21.6 million the previous year. The surplus issue has been a focal point for critics in the past, who argue that a government agency should not be generating profits. Still, the commission has been reducing fees in […]

By Staff |July 7, 2005

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