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Cartier advisors express relief in wake of Dundee deal

(November 13, 2003) Advisors with Cartier Partners Financial Group are taking a cautiously optimistic approach following news the financial planning firm is being taken over by Dundee Wealth Management. There’s a palpable sense of relief that the long-awaited deal is finally done and Cartier reps seem pleased with Dundee’s shared focus on the independent advisor […]

By Doug Watt |November 13, 2003

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Boards must balance independence with competence

(November 12, 2003) The “independence” of corporate board directors may sound like a good idea in the quest to tighten corporate governance, but there is little evidence that it will make the board any more effective, according to a leading business school professor. “Twenty years of empirical data suggests there is no relationship between board […]

By Steven Lamb |November 12, 2003

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Regulators push for tougher illegal insider trading sanctions

(November 12, 2003) A task force set up to examine illegal insider trading in Canada is recommending increased sanctions against those who violate insider trading laws and is calling on Ottawa for assistance. The task force, comprised of representatives from three provincial securities regulators and three self-regulatory organizations, released its report today. “Published academic research […]

By Doug Watt |November 12, 2003

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Advisor Forum update: Top advisors dish out tips to build business

Planned giving requires advice Financial planning for big-ticket buying Quebec advisors share keys to success From time to time, Chalmers may send out a special letter that addresses the volatility in the markets. And when clients refer his services to others, he always sends the refer-ee a thank-you card, along with an offer to make […]

By Deanne N. Gage |November 11, 2003

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