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Canadian consumer confidence doubles: Poll

(January 9, 2003) A majority of Canadians see the economic good times continuing through 2003. That’s a marked difference from gloomy attitudes last year, according to a poll by Pollara. The survey, conducted for the Economic Club of Toronto, shows that 56% of Canadians think the economy will get better over the next 12 months. […]

By Scot Blythe |January 9, 2003

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More consolidation forecast for independent fund dealers

(January 8, 2003) The vice-chair of IPC Financial Network, which was recently acquired by Dundee Wealth Management, says he expects further consolidation among the country’s independent mutual fund dealers. Chris Reynolds says the main companies in the sector need to get bigger to become more competitive. “If you look at the top five players, all […]

By Doug Watt |January 8, 2003

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Canadian institutional money managers predict reversal of fortune for equities in 2003

GDP growth of 3.0% in Canada and 2.5% globally Interest rates will remain stable at 3.0% for the first six months of the year, but the Bank of Canada is expected to raise rates by a total of 50 basis points by the end of the year. The median forecast for the Canadian dollar was […]

By Jim MacDonald |January 8, 2003

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Studies of advisor excellence in January’s

Advisor of the Year profile: Lance Howard puts life into the plan 2002 Advisor of the Year Awards recognize excellent advisors across Canada Ontario team honoured; Robert Bell recognized for career achievements at Advisor of the Year Awards The Envelope, Please… Announcing The 2001 Advisors Of The Year The winners of the 2002 Advisor of […]

By Jim MacDonald |January 7, 2003

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