Industry News

Venture caps encouraged by equity markets

(January 29, 2004) The strong performance of Canada’s equity markets in 2003 has sparked renewed optimism in the venture capital field, according to a survey released by Deloitte and the Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA). The survey found 60% of Canada’s venture capitalists (VCs) expect an improved overall economic climate over the next six months, […]

By Steven Lamb |January 29, 2004

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Ontario regulator unveils fair dealing model

(January 29, 2004) The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) unveiled its “fair dealing” concept paper today, outlining its plan for a transition from product-based regulation to relationship-based rules. “It’s really just a change in our focus, rather than increasing the scope of what we regulate,” said Julia Dublin, senior legal counsel for the OSC. “The fact […]

By Steven Lamb |January 29, 2004

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Provinces remain committed to securities reform, says Melchin

(January 29, 2004) Despite internal disagreement and a lack of support from Ottawa, the provincial finance ministers will continue working on ways to reform securities regulation, Alberta’s revenue minister pledged today. “Reports of our death are greatly exaggerated,” says Greg Melchin, who chairs a six-member provincial steering committee on regulation created last year. Since Michael […]

By Doug Watt |January 29, 2004

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Morningstar Canada tool offers insights on tax-efficiency of funds

(January 28, 2004) Morningstar Canada is offering a new tool designed to demonstrate the effects of holding any given fund within an RRSP, versus holding it in a non-registered account. Added to the usual Morningstar performance report is a tax-adjusted return, showing just what effect the various taxes applied to the fund have on the […]

By Steven Lamb |January 28, 2004

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