Industry News

Skilled workers to stay in high demand, report predicts

(August 28, 2003) In a report issued just in time for the Labour Day long weekend, Scotiabank says despite a slowdown in employment growth, demand for skilled workers will remain high for the next five years. “The shift to higher skilled positions demanding higher levels of education is bound to continue, a reflection of the […]

By Steven Lamb |August 28, 2003

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CI scores big: Our complete coverage

(August 29, 2003) On a quiet Friday morning in August, CI Fund Management shook up Canada’s mutual fund industry by announcing a $1 billion agreement to acquire financial planning firm Assante and rival fund company Synergy. Advisor.ca has provided extensive coverage of this blockbuster deal over the past week and we’ve bundled all of our […]

By Staff |August 28, 2003

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BCSC reduces sanctions in $20 million scam

(August 27, 2003) In an unusual move, the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has imposed reduced sanctions against two men who sold $20 million worth of high-risk securities to 200 conservative clients. Robert Lamblin was a principal of Langley-based mutual fund dealer Canadian Global Investment while Leonard Friesen was a salesperson employed by the firm. […]

By Doug Watt |August 27, 2003

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Conference season: Your guide to this fall’s major industry events

(August 27, 2003) After a short summer break, the financial industry’s conference schedule picks up again in earnest next month, with at least 20 events on a busy fall calendar, including the cross-country Advisor Forum series. The first major fall event is IFIC’s annual conference, scheduled for September 9-11 in Toronto. Keynote speakers include business […]

By Staff |August 27, 2003

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