Industry News

Fund manager seeks

(September 24, 2003) “Conservative and consistent.” That’s how mutual fund manager Keith Graham, the latest addition to the AGF team, sums up his investment philosophy. Graham, who left AIM Trimark last month to join AGF, held an investor conference call yesterday to discuss his “real value” style and the two funds he’ll manage for AGF. […]

By Doug Watt |September 24, 2003

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U.S. boomers stalling on retirement planning, survey suggests

(September 24, 2003) The bulk of America’s baby boomers aren’t paying much attention to financial planning and remain ill-prepared for retirement, according to a survey conducted for ING. Nearly two-thirds of boomers questioned said they spend one hour or less on retirement planning activities in a typical month. One in three said they don’t spend […]

By Doug Watt |September 24, 2003

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IPC Financial receives unsolicited offer

(September 23, 2003) The recent wave of consolidation in Canada’s mutual fund industry shows no sign of letting up. In the latest development, IPC Financial Network announced today it has received an unsolicited proposal for a strategic transaction. The name of the bidder was not revealed. IPC says it has hired Scotia Capital to evaluate […]

By Doug Watt |September 23, 2003

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IDA joins chorus of pre-budget recommendations

(September 23, 2003) Ottawa could stimulate higher economic growth rates if it would reduce corporate taxes and increase the limit on RRSP contributions. That’s the message the IDA has delivered to Parliament in its pre-budget submission today. The IDA commends the federal government on its spending reductions over the past decade, but warns against a […]

By Steven Lamb |September 23, 2003

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