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CIFPs inaugural conference update: CIFPs elects John Charrette first chair of association

Ian Skaith, CFP, CIM, London, Ontario Lloyd Snyder, CFP, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Barbara Tarr, CFP, RFP, TEP, Toronto, Ontario K.C. Tsirigotis, CFP, CIM, FCSI, Surrey, British Columbia Marion Weisgerber, CFP, Watson, Saskatchewan Electing a chair and vice-chair was equally easy, as the CIFPs only had one nominee in each category. Along with appointing Charrette […]

By Jennifer McLaughlin |June 3, 2003

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(June 6, 2003) The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has issued penalty against Robert Pierre Lamblin, the remaining principal of Canadian Global Investments, banning him from securities trading for at least 15 years. Lamblin was found in breach of securities regulations in January 2002, after he sold $20 million worth of “speculative, illiquid and highly […]

By Staff |June 3, 2003

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SIO conference update: Corporate governance focus seen as opportunity for social investment

Corporate governance focus seen as opportunity for social investment SRI advisors bemoan lack of product Fund manager offers strategies to combat SRI naysayers SRI – Time for a new name? Bonus tool A template letter to discuss SRI with your clients and prospects Back to CSIC Coverage main page Chan-Fischel called on social investors to […]

By Doug Watt |June 2, 2003

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Crawford committee backs down on recommendation to split IDA functions

(May 30, 2003) A panel of industry experts set up to suggest changes to Ontario’s securities laws has backed down on a recommendation to split the regulatory and trade association functions of the IDA. In its final report released yesterday, the Five Year Review Committee, chaired by Purdy Crawford, withdrew its original recommendation, instead stating […]

By Doug Watt |May 30, 2003

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