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(February 27, 2004) Royal Bank is on track for another banner year, reporting first quarter net income of $793 million, up 3% from Q1 of 2003. This increase comes despite a drop of 3% in total revenues and another $240 million wiped out by the strong Canadian dollar. “We benefited this quarter from improved credit […]

By Staff |February 23, 2004

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Single securities regulator forecast for 2005

(February 23, 2004) Canada could have a single national securities regulator in place as soon as next year, says the executive director of the wise persons’ committee (WPC). But Elizabeth Harrison concedes such an ambitious timetable depends on political agreement at both the federal and provincial level — and that’s far from a sure thing. […]

By Doug Watt |February 23, 2004

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Farmers need advice for wind-down of income stabilization program

(February 23, 2004) To most Canadian farmers, the idea of reaping what they have sown in March will seem a little early. But as the federal government prepares to roll out the new Agricultural Policy Framework, it is looking to put an old program out to pasture. Starting March 31, farmers have to begin the […]

By Steven Lamb |February 23, 2004

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The $100,000 question: Advisor salaries hot topic in Talvest Town Hall

Year 1: $20,000-$25,000 Year 2: $26,000-$32,000 Year 3: $32,000-$36,000 Year 4: $38,000-$44,000 Year 5: $46,000-$52,000 Year 6: $56,000-$60,000 Related News Story 2nd Annual Dollars & Sense Survey: Getting results “If you do very well, you could improve those numbers by 25% or more,” added Wayne, noting that he hit $100,000 in his fifth year. “If […]

By Doug Watt |February 20, 2004

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