Is 2013 the year for provincials?
Provincial bonds have been overlooked in the past few years, but they offer healthy returns combined with a low risk of default
Provincial bonds have been overlooked in the past few years, but they offer healthy returns combined with a low risk of default
Financials, industrials, telecoms, and consumer discretionary and staples account for 51% of the S&P/TSX composite index
Analysts are bullish on Canadian autoparts manufacturers Linamar and Magna
Increased U.S. government spending will be a significant driver of GDP growth. Here's how to take advantage of it
Toronto-based Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) reached a settlement agreement with the Lehman Estate (the brokerage estate of New York-based Lehman Brothers Holding Inc.)…
Committee will act as a forum for IIAC members to talk about derivatives markets
Clients should review their pension plan designations following a recent ruling from the Ontario Court of Appeal
Yvette Lokker is now the new president and CEO for the Toronto-based Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI). In 2008, Lokker joined CIRI as the director…
Top back-office services providers are trying to stay ahead of the game
The TD Financial Literacy Grant Fund has awarded $837,321 in grants to 12 community organizations across Canada. The fund is administered by Toronto-based Social and…
U.S. regulators investigating whether "endorsements" violate rules. Canadian regulators have yet to take a stand
A new IIROC guidance asks firms to ensure that advisor titles and credentials accurately reflect their qualifications
A new IIROC report is looking to provide a better understanding of high-frequency trading and its role in the market
Purpose Investments and NexC Partners will benefit from Som Seif's previous experience in "intelligent investing"
Revisions recognize the realities of virtual relationships and referrals through third parties
Exemptions for both "crowdfunding" and offering memoranda are being considered by the Ontario regulators
Executives with Canada's Big Five banks are looking elsewhere to drive the strong results they've been seeing recently
Richardson GMP becomes the first firm in Canada to be certified for fiduciary excellence
Patrick Cooney says his firm will keep its name after losing its registration and become a market research company
While Ontario contemplates whether to expand prospectus exemptions, British Columbia is proposing to scrap one of its more contentious exempt- market provisions. The B.C. Securities…
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Markham, Ont.-based Worldsource Financial Management Inc. has reached an agreement in principle to integrate Cambridge, Ont.-based Select Financial Services Inc. In February, Select Financial’s branches…
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With the minority PQ government, the listing Liberals and new parties, Quebec faces uncertainty
Roughrider fans are hoping 2013 will be the year that football will match the economy with big wins
Weak opposition and the stable economy are helping the Tories hang on to their lead with voters
Nova Scotia premier Darrell Dexter would have voters believe a new wave of prosperity is about to wash over the province. But he’s getting only…
The world's favourite precious metal remains a solid investment. The key, some fund portfolio managers say, is to invest in bullion and buy shares in…
There are multiple issues to be concerned about when investing south of the border. But, on the plus side, dividend payments are expected to increase…
The market for so-called "junk" bonds is relatively strong and stable currently, there are attractive high-yield bonds in the resources sector, as well as good…
Investment-grade corporate bonds are still generating reasonable income, while government bonds provide safety and risk aversion. These qualities are much in demand during this time…
Expansion will continue at a respectable rate, although it will be lower then previous peaks. Growing domestic demand will supplement exports, although the range of…
Although it has flat-lined for two decades, Japan remains one of the world's largest economies. A new prime minister wants to boost growth by promoting…
Industrial production and retail sales in the world's second-largest economy are increasing
Developing nations are expected to produce "good, solid returns" this year, supported by reduced reliance on exports to the developed world as well as higher…
Many of the regulatory reforms that have been proposed for the financial services sector in the aftermath of the global financial meltdown have misssed their…
Most portfolio managers expect growth in Europe to remain negative well into this year, yet are optimistic about gradual improvement in the second half and…
Many global strategists and portfolio managers think resources are entering a new phase in which demand will grow, albeit not at the frenetic pace that…
The domestic financial services sector is chock full of solid performers however, it is quite unlikely that financial services stocks will outperform other sectors in…
Many sectors, from consumer staples to telecommunications to small-caps, offer opportunities for the careful and well-informed investor who is willing to move outside of the…
Reaction to the "fiscal cliff" deal worked out on New Year's Eve will influence the global outlook. Will U.S. companies reinvest in their businesses or…
Anemic growth is on the menu, with a big helping of uncertainty
All-Weather Profit Family aims to do well in all types of markets
Investors will face some of the same problems they did in 2012 - anemic U.S. growth and weakness in Europe
Study shows that providing abstract information may be effective
New exchange-traded products crowd the shelves
Horizons Exchange Traded Funds Inc. and its affiliate, AlphaPro Management Inc., both based in Toronto, have announced they will terminate three exchange-traded funds (ETFs), effective…
Toronto-based CI Investments Inc. has expanded its fund lineup with the addition of two new funds: Red Sky Canadian Equity Corporate Class and Signature Global…
Toronto-based Dynamic Funds has appointed Don Simpson as portfolio manager and co-manager of both Dynamic Canadian Dividend Fund and Dynamic Global Dividend Fund. Simpson will…
Calgary-based Canoe Financial LP has launched two new income-oriented mutual funds: Canoe North American Monthly Income Fund and Canoe Strategic High Yield Fund. These funds…
Trailing commissions have become more important to advisors
Sale of U.S. annuity business reflects firm's strategy to shift away from non-core businesses
