Investments

Feds act to legitimize covered bonds

More financial institutions are interested in covered bonds, thanks to increasing regulatory capital requirements, the need to re-establish acceptable capital levels in the short term and declining interest in securitized loans.

By Richard E. Austin |June 1, 2011

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Replacement for RHU rolled out

As the drive for accreditation ramps up, advisors wanting to add more letters to their business cards now have another option. The Institute for Advanced Financial Education will offer the Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS) designation starting September 1, 2011. This new designation is meant for advisors looking to specialize in the field of living […]

By Melissa Shin |June 1, 2011

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Why financial literacy matters

The first quote is from a report prepared by Professor Saul Schwartz of Carleton University for the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP).

By Peter Drake |May 31, 2011

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Mackenzie boosts fixed-income expertise

Effective June 1, Mackenzie Investments adds Putnam Investments as sub-advisor to several Mackenzie high-yield corporate bond funds. Putnam will assume portfolio management responsibilities for Mackenzie Sentinel Corporate Bond Fund, Mackenzie Sentinel North American Corporate Bond Class and Mackenzie Sentinel Registered North American Corporate Bond Fund, as well as becoming one of the managers on the […]

By Staff |May 31, 2011

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