Market Insights

CSA seeks project feedback

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) today published CSA Staff Notice 81-322, which provides an update on the investment funds modernization project and seeks feedback on the next phase of this project.

By Staff |May 26, 2011

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Inside the Wellington West‎ deal

After a more than three-year courtship, National Bank Financial Group has finally landed Wellington West Holdings Inc.

By Renée Alexander |May 26, 2011

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Manulife launches new funds

Manulife Mutual Funds expanded its global-oriented funds with the launch this week of two new emerging markets trust funds and an emerging markets corporate class. In addition, Manulife Mutual Funds has added a new choice for Canadian Balanced investors, as well as several corporate class and trust fund structures, to the product line.

By Staff |May 26, 2011

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Wellington West exec: Deal a ‘no-brainer’

Less than two months after categorically refuting suggestions of being in takeover talks with Montréal-based National Bank of Canada, officials at the Winnipeg, Manitoba-based Wellington West have admitted they are indeed going to be acquired by the bank.

By Vikram Barhat |May 26, 2011

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