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2002 in review: Advisors help Canadians make it through the markets

(December 30, 2002) This was a year to go back to the basics as a financial advisor in Canada. Every New Year begins with fresh optimism, a warm glow of confidence. The bearish year of 2001 was rough on investors and advisors, but this year began with a commitment to resilience and patience. Remember? It […]

By Jim MacDonald |December 30, 2002

4 min read

2002 in review: Advisors help Canadians make it through the markets

(December 30, 2002) This was a year to go back to the basics as a financial advisor in Canada. Every New Year begins with fresh optimism, a warm glow of confidence. The bearish year of 2001 was rough on investors and advisors, but this year began with a commitment to resilience and patience. Remember? It […]

By Jim MacDonald |December 30, 2002

4 min read

2002 in review: Mutual fund sales down, but not out

(December 27, 2002) If you believe the newspaper headlines, Canadian investors spent most of 2002 “fleeing” or “abandoning” mutual funds. There’s no question the bear market put a severe dent in fund sales this year, but industry experts say advisors need to keep the losses in perspective, and encourage clients to do the same. Mutual […]

By Doug Watt |December 27, 2002

3 min read

Dundee Wealth bids for IPC Financial

(December 27, 2002) Dundee Wealth Management, the parent company of Dynamic Mutual Funds, is again expanding its distribution network, today announcing a friendly cash and stock takeover bid for IPC Financial Network. Under the terms of the deal, each common share of IPC will be exchanged for $0.25 in cash, 0.05 of a common share […]

By Doug Watt |December 27, 2002

2 min read