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TSX lifted by possible Valeant deal

U.S. markets finished mixed

OSFI proposes changes to capital framework for P&C insurers

Regulator seeks industry input, calls on companies to participate in study

Brokerage firms facing class action over Zungui IPO

Shareholders have yet to reach a settlement with underwriting syndicate

Court sides with BCSC in freeze order

Refusal to revoke freeze order was reasonable, court rules

RBC releases supplier code of conduct after outsourcing backlash

Client call centres will remain in Canada

National Bank hikes dividend

CIFPs conference to kick start next week

IIROC approves CWB’s stake in McLean & Partners

Emerging market regulators want in

TD Bank Q2 earnings fall short of analyst estimates

OSC reviews bullion funds following price drop

TSX sheds 94 points; U.S. markets dip

Feds create expert panel for new venture capital funds

Some truth to “sell in May and go away”

SEC settles with proxy advisory firm ISS

Institutional investors to boost exposure to alternative assets

Use of hedge funds is evolving

Montreal Exchange celebrates 25th anniversary of BAX

Futures contract recognized world-wide as benchmark indicator for Canadian short-term interest rates

Regulation reforms may catch some financial firms off guard: survey

Risk managers will be in high demand

Endowments concerned about returns: Mercer

Boards are worried that weak returns will leave insufficient funds to support beneficiaries

Low interest rates keep home affordability stable: RBC

Bank of Canada central bank likely won’t start hiking rates until mid-2014

BCSC alleges sisters illegally distributed $75,000 shares

PowerShares Canada announces fund closures

Markets finished mixed

Solvency II to lead to more volatile solvency ratios for insurers: Moody’s

U.S. banks’ unrealized gains point to possible rate shock: Fitch

GRI releases latest sustainability reporting guidelines released

Too soon to end Fed stimulus, Bernanke warns

W.H. Stuart ordered to halt all public transactions

Mortgage lobby group says Canadian housing starts set to plunge

BMO proposes changes to fund lineup

TDAM makes portfolio advisor change

ClearBridge Investments is now the advisor for TD Global Value Fund

Russell Investments launches new portfolio

Real Assets Portfolio allows retail investors to access infrastructure, real estate and commodities

Raymond James hires veteran to lead correspondent services unit

David Burnes joins firm as senior vice president

One-third of households unable to build wealth: study

Paying bills and consumer consumption hurting Canadians’ ability to save

Home buying intentions hold steady

Survey suggests continued confidence in housing market

U.S. ambassador to Canada to join BMO board

Foreign insurer parentage unlikely to dictate U.S. SIFI status

Markets climb as Fed signals stimulus to continue

Canaccord reports Q4 profit

Carney offers Canada parting advice on economy

Pro-Financial lines up suitors

Consider risks when posting third-party content

Wealth management drives growth for insurers: Moody’s

Julie Dickson not serving second term as OSFI chief

Vacation property scheme a fraud, OSC rules