Investments

Maple undeterred by TMX snub

TMX group spurned Maple Group's $3.6 billion overture and decided to stick with the LSE. Maple Group Acquisition Corporation, a consortium of five of the country's largest pension funds and four Canadian bank-owned investment dealers, has expressed disappointment over the decision but hasn't given up the ghost yet.

By Vikram Barhat |May 24, 2011

3 min read

The dangers of ETFs

ETFs can be simple, flexible replacements for mutual funds, thanks to their ease of trading. But they may not always be appropriate for mining particular sectors.

By Scot Blythe |May 24, 2011

4 min read

Rollout of NexJ software complete

NexJ Systems Inc., a leading provider of enterprise private cloud software, today announced that Investors Group completed its rollout of NexJ Contact for Finance to deliver an Integrated Desktop to its consultants. The Investor’s Group Integrated Desktop offers consultants a contact-centric hub where they can log and view all client and prospect interactions, and provides […]

By Staff |May 24, 2011

1 min read

Moody’s may downgrade UK firms

Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday said it placed the ratings of 14 of the 18 British financial institutions for a possible downgrade. This could lead to a hike in banks' borrowing costs.

By Vikram Barhat |May 24, 2011

2 min read