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Business owners aren’t ready for retirement: Report

Research shows that most Canadians aren’t prepared for retirement, and a recent BMO report reveals business owners are no different. In fact, they’re considering increasing savings or selling their businesses to help reach their retirement goals. Read: Changes to corporation taxation: what you need to know The report’s highlights include: Read: Help investors move away […]

By Staff |October 20, 2016

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IIROC looking at short-selling transparency

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada will review the reporting of short-selling activity after hearing concerns about small-cap issuers. IIROC published the plans in a summary of comments received at a roundtable discussion of market structure issues affecting small-cap names. The regulatory body said it will review the requirements and frequency of reporting of […]

By Staff |October 20, 2016

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TD teams up in bid for discount brokerage Scottrade

Discount broker TD Ameritrade Inc. has teamed up with major shareholder Toronto-Dominion Bank to make a joint bid for competitor Scottrade Financial Services Inc., reports The Globe and Mail. Privately owned Scottrade is one of the five largest discount brokers in the U.S., and is about half the size of TD Ameritrade. The sale is […]

By Staff |October 20, 2016

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OSC seeks new members for Securities Proceedings Advisory Committee

The Ontario Securities Commission is seeking applications for membership on its Securities Proceedings Advisory Committee (SPAC).

By Staff |October 20, 2016

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