Economics 101
“Sometimes, it really is a question of supply and demand,” writes E.S. Browning in today’s Wall Street Journal.“That’s certainly the case with the broad economy.…
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- November 24, 2003 November 24, 2003
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Latest news in Industry News
RBC unit completes acquisition of Florida bank branch network
Deal doubles Florida presence
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- November 21, 2003 November 21, 2003
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Western Financial Group boosts Q3 revenues, earnings
Credits strong peformance by agency network
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- November 21, 2003 November 21, 2003
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Pennsylvania fund firm face charges
Pilgrim and Baxter founders accused of civil fraud by SEC, Spitzer
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- November 21, 2003 November 21, 2003
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SMA’s flourish in down market
Distribution expanding beyond traditional channels
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- November 20, 2003 November 20, 2003
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Alberta rep fined $100,000
Failed to disclose personal dealings with clients
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- November 20, 2003 November 20, 2003
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CLU Institute announces CLU challenge exam
Program recognizes skills acquired through experience
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- November 20, 2003 November 20, 2003
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Questrade launches direct access trading on Canadian exchanges
Cuts U.S. trading fees
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- November 20, 2003 November 20, 2003
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Congress backs bill to overhaul mutual funds
Legislation aimed at increasing disclosure, independence of fund boards
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- November 20, 2003 November 20, 2003
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B.C. levels playing field for auto insurance
Amendments aimed at enhancing competition in optional insurance market
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- November 19, 2003 November 19, 2003
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Mortgage industry proposes uniform professional standards
Consumer protection, harmonization of industry regulations seen as benefits
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- November 19, 2003 November 19, 2003
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SEC offers plan for tightening grip on mutual funds
Proposals would require more independent directors
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- November 19, 2003 November 19, 2003
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Desjardins Financial earnings rise in Q3
Strong results in life and general insurance units
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- November 18, 2003 November 18, 2003
- 16:59
A.M. Best places rating of RBC Life under review
UnumProvident acquisition surprises ratings agency
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- November 18, 2003 November 18, 2003
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RBC Insurance buying UnumProvident’s Canadian operations
Deal will boost RBC’s presence in living benefits sector
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- November 18, 2003 November 18, 2003
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Groomed to lead, fund clan’s scion veered into trouble
Hand over of power at Franklin Resources reaches resolution
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- November 18, 2003 November 18, 2003
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Ontario modifies registration proficiency requirements
New rule recognizes other provinces
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- November 17, 2003 November 17, 2003
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Maritime Life enhances product portfolio
Changes made to critical illness and universal life offerings
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- November 17, 2003 November 17, 2003
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Desjardins Financial Security sustains strong growth
Q3 earnings jump 22.8%
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- November 17, 2003 November 17, 2003
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Even in fund families, parents can play favourites
Favouritism skews performance
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- November 17, 2003 November 17, 2003
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Co-operators General posts Q3 profit
Gross written premiums up 10%
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- November 14, 2003 November 14, 2003
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Kingsway sells investment in USA Insurance Group
Stock and cash deal worth US$19.6 million
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- November 14, 2003 November 14, 2003
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IDA amends National Advisory Committee by-law
Past chairman made voting member
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- November 14, 2003 November 14, 2003
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U.S. fund companies move to assure wary investors
Firms eager to place widening scandal behind them
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- November 14, 2003 November 14, 2003
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