Industry News

Financial services network seen as alternative to national securities regulator

(November 22, 2002) Canada’s financial services industry should set aside the debate over the creation of a national securities regulator and instead focus on building a complete network, encompassing all industry and regulatory functions, says Mark Daniels, chair of the Financial Services Council of Canada. A fully-integrated, country-wide network is essential to ensure the long-term […]

By Doug Watt |November 22, 2002

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The calm after the Advocis storm on Talvest Town Hall

(November 22, 2002) For the past month financial advisors have debated the merits of the new name of Canada’s largest professional association for advisors. Advisor.ca’s online message board has provided a forum for staunch supporters and determined opponents of Advocis, and attracted comments from interested bystanders and various other commentators. Yet the vigorous Advocis debate […]

By Jim MacDonald |November 22, 2002

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Charitable givers: Canadians donated more to charities in 2001

(November 21, 2002) Canadians reached into their pocketbooks to give more to charities last year. Statistics Canada says 5.5 million taxfilers reported charitable donations totalling $5.51 billion in 2001, compared with gifts of almost $5.44 billion the year before. There was roughly the same number of donors in 2000. The 2001 donations increased 1.4% from […]

By Jim MacDonald |November 21, 2002

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IDA calls for new RCMP unit to police markets

(November 21, 2002) The federal government should set up a new RCMP unit to deal specifically with crimes related to the capital markets, says Investment Dealers Association president Joe Oliver. In a presentation today to the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce, Oliver also called for the creation of a special court for […]

By Doug Watt |November 21, 2002

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