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Following the federal government’s withdrawal of support for Edmonton’s Expo 2017 bid, the city is not holding its breath for a make-good project
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Reduced demand from Canada’s largest trading partner has precipitated a shift in Nova Scotia’s lobster business
There is a lot of concern about funding and lack of confidence in peripheral Europe
Traditional risk models may result in portfolios that are too aggressive, paper says
Name changes for two O’Leary funds
International markets provide more upside for opportunistic investors. There is considerable room to grow overseas
Calgary-based Canoe is counting on its fund manager’s name and its “GO CANADA” campaign to drive growth
Not far behind the well-known BRIC nations, these up-and-comers offer much food for thought
The virus of potential insolvency has now also infected Japan, once the world’s most solid debt issuer after the U.S. Treasury
An appeal court has ruled that banks and other organizations must step carefully when asked for confidential financial documents, including requests by advisors
Strategy would incorporate formal education, government programs, online tools and a campaign to raise awareness
The shift to tougher capital requirements for banks is underway, but worries are already increasing that it won’t be enough to avoid the next financial…
Recent startup Accretive 360 acquires Advisor Impact in an effort to enhance its newly launched matchmaking service
Politicians have expressed concern about the major deal, citing loss of control of Canada’s exchanges
Leading the Canadian Securities Administrators is no easy task as it faces the possible creation of a national securities regulator
Merger would create world’s largest venue for natural resources listings, but it may not live up to expectations
Clients are diversifying fixed-income investments to find higher yields
IIROC releases draft on compliance obligations when using social media
Regulators’ paper looks at oversight duties of MGAs, insurers
A Sun Life advisor in Moncton has donated hundreds of hours of his time to help youth and raise money for their programs
The Ride for Diabetes Research, a one-day “high-energy” event held across Canada, is widely supported by financial services firms; they are the largest fundraising corporations…
Nate Lucyk went to Kenya to help build schools for rural children; a striking memory is the joy expressed by a boy with a makeshift…
Helping kids with emotional problems has special rewards, say Bill Holmes and Harry Wierenga
Warren Wagstaff, an advisor with Raymond James in Vancouver, improves the lives of children by helping to distribute sleeping kits in developing countries
Kids who live in Toronto’s Regent Park public-housing neighbourhood are getting subsidized music lessons, with some help from Raymond James financial advisor Brian Bowes
TD Waterhouse’s Jim Kershaw helps the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program inspire young people to improve themselves and help their communities
Planner assists young children with developmental challenges
The H.E.R.O.S. program teaches hockey skills to kids whose family situations can make it tough for them to pick up basic hockey skills such as…
The changes in a child who is linked up with a Big Brother or Sister can be remarkable. Financial services professionals Jennifer Barr and David…
Insurance executive Shawn McCormick volunteers his time to a canoeing club in the summer and a hockey program in the winter
Macquarie financial advisor Julie Catling participates in Boat For Hope, a B.C. event that gives children with special needs a swashbuckling day at sea, complete…
