Merrill Lynch seeks to accelerate investment income
Return on notes is based on the performance of global equity markets; then Merrill puts pedal to metal to goose the gains
- By: Michael Ryval
- August 4, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 14:23
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Two approaches to stability
Comparison of CI Signature Dividend and PH&N Dividend Income funds
- By: Gordon Powers
- August 4, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 14:23
Clarington and IA integrate fund operations
ClaringtonFunds Inc. and Industrial-Alliance Fund Management Inc. are integrating their business operations, pending regulatory approval. As a result, both companies’ funds will be merged under…
- By: Lara Hertel
- July 11, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 08:55
Altamira increases high-interest account rate
Toronto-based Altamira Investment Services Inc. has raised the rates on its High-Interest CashPerformer to 3.75% and its US$ High-Interest CashPerformer to 4.5%. “There is increasing…
- By: Lara Hertel
- July 11, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 08:55
Caldwell proposes changes to America fund
Caldwell Investment Management Ltd., manager of Caldwell Mutual Funds, is asking unitholders to approve changes to Caldwell America Fund’s name and investment objectives. “The America…
- By: Lara Hertel
- July 11, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 08:55
Changes to RBC Mutual Funds approved
Unitholders of nine Royal Bank of Canada mutual funds approved a broadening of their funds’ investment objectives and corresponding changes in names to reflect the…
- By: Lara Hertel
- July 11, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 08:55
Empire Life tweaks Solution Series
Kingston, Ont.-based Empire Life Insurance Co. is changing its Solution Series term life insurance products, including a new pricing band and a “no fluids” approach…
- By: Lara Hertel
- July 11, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 08:55
Unitholders approve changes to IG fund
Investors Mortgage Fund has undergone changes that will see a reduction in its mortgage content and an increase in its investments in fixed-term and liquid…
- By: Lara Hertel
- July 11, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 08:55
Rate pause prediction challenged
Study shows stock prices often fall – rather than jump – when rates level off
- By: Gordon Powers
- July 11, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 08:28
New charitable funds make philanthropy rewarding
Advisors can offer to help clients with charitable giving, and make it part of the holistic planning process
- By: Jade Hemeon
- July 11, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 08:28
More gains seen for natural resources stocks
Recent profit-taking after a booming first quarter wasn’t a surprise, managers say, and further gains in the sector are to be expected
- By: Michael Ryval
- July 11, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 08:28
Health care a tonic in tough times
Health-care stocks, particularly those of the big pharmaceutical companies, have long been considered defensive plays when interest rates are rising. Normally, when the U.S. Federal…
- By: Gordon Powers
- July 11, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 08:28
Creststreet riding the energy wave
Toronto-based company focuses on investment opportunities in oil and gas — and in wind
- By: Jade Hemeon
- July 11, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 08:28
New split-share investments winning converts
These products are based on the income streams from baskets of income trusts, and provide two distinct types of securities
- By: Jim Middlemiss
- July 11, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 08:28
Many crave instant gratification
But consumers would be better off to save now, spend later
- By: Joanne De Laurentiis
- July 11, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 08:28
Profit from shifting demographics
The aging of the baby boomers could create investment opportunities
- By: Gordon Powers
- June 2, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 13:19
Pickings get slimmer among small-cap funds
Investors seeking exposure to small-caps have to hunt a bit harder as several popular funds close their doors to new money
- By: Jade Hemeon
- June 2, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 13:19
Attractive opportunities south of the border
Fund managers see beyond currency movements to find solid investment in the U.S.
- By: Gordon Powers
- June 2, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 13:19
Managers find room to grow in the U.S.
Health of corporate America continues to grow despite rising rates and higher energy prices
- By: Michael Ryval
- June 2, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 13:19
Investors come last with regulators?
The OSC seems to have lost sight of its investor-protection mandate
- By: Glorianne Stromberg
- June 2, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 11:27
New appointment at Hartford Investments
Toronto-based Hartford Investments Canada Corp. has announced that Matthew Hudson will assume joint responsibility for the day-to-day investment decisions of Hartford Global Leaders Fund. Hudson…
- By: Lara Hertel
- June 1, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 09:15
New manager for Ethical fund
Ethical Funds Co., a Vancouver-based socially responsible mutual fund company, has announced that Highstreet Asset Management Inc., based in London, Ont., will be the new…
- By: Lara Hertel
- June 1, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 09:15
HSBC Canada opens high-interest account
HSBC Bank Canada has launched its High Rate Savings Account with a 3.1% interest rate for balances up to $1 million. There is no minimum…
- By: Lara Hertel
- June 1, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 09:15
Mackenzie proposes fund changes
Mackenzie Financial Corp. is calling a shareholder meeting June 22 to discuss a change in the investment objectives of Conservative Folio Fund, Moderate Folio Fund,…
- By: Lara Hertel
- June 1, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 09:15
Real Asset takes new name, adds new funds
Real Asset Investment Management Inc. has changed its name to Inhance Investment Management Inc. The Vancouver-based socially responsible investment company says its new name “better…
- By: Lara Hertel
- June 1, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 09:15