Industry News

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(November 26, 2004) Goodman & Company, Investment Counsel is planning the merger of CMP Fund Corporation into the Canada Dominion Resource Fund Ltd., which will in turn be renamed Dynamic Managed Portfolios Ltd. (DMP). CMP shareholders will be asked to approve the merger at an annual and special meeting on December 22, 2004. If approved, […]

By Staff |November 22, 2004

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TD suggests tough market lies ahead

(November 19, 2004) Investors will have to work a little harder in 2005 if they want to find strong returns, according to economists at TD Bank Financial. A report from the bank, entitled “2005 Investment Outlook: An Economic Perspective,” calls for weaker returns on both equity and bond markets, but sees a limited threat to […]

By Steven Lamb |November 19, 2004

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Putting planned giving on the agenda

(November 19, 2004) It’s not an easy topic to broach, but advisors should take a more active role in talking to clients about planned giving (or charitable donations), says Tim Cestnick, managing director of AIC’s tax and estate planning group. “Canadians don’t like to talk about these issues,” Cestnick told advisors on Thursday at a […]

By Doug Watt |November 19, 2004

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Hedge fund targets shift in secular bear

(November 18, 2004) Advisors and clients need to better understand the nature of hedge funds before investing in them as the latest “hot trend,” according to a leading advisor in the hedge fund field. Hedge funds have their place in protecting investors from today’s secular bear market, but only if they are properly understood. In […]

By Steven Lamb |November 18, 2004

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