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Charities are chasing more aggressive returns

In a low-growth environment, philanthropic foundations are increasingly seeking out higher-risk investments.

By Bryan Borzykowski, Canadian Business |May 20, 2016

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CPPIB return drops to 3.4%, lowest since 2009

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board's annual rate of return dropped to 3.4% last year, the lowest since the Great Recession, the CPPIB said Thursday in its annual report.

May 19, 2016

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Fed wants workers to get paid more

As the Fed tightens labour markets, the profit margins of U.S. corporations will likely fall.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |May 19, 2016

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FINRA fines Raymond James US$17M

FINRA has fined Raymond James & Associates and Raymond James Financial Services, US$17 million for widespread failures related to the firms’ anti-money laundering programs.

By Staff |May 18, 2016

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