David Levi has given up his dream of buying Crocus Investment Fund. But he’s not going to abandon the Manitoba market.The CEO of Vancouver-based GrowthWorks…
John Hanrahan craves a challenge. A driving force behind Acadian Securities Inc.’s growth into the largest independent investment dealer in Atlantic Canada, he is now…
When clarence bick goes to conferences these days, something interesting happens. “Suddenly, I’m like a pretty girl at a party,” he says. “Everyone is hitting…
Consolidation of self-regulation is taking place on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border. And, while the reasons may be similar, the execution provides a telling…
The global economy’s long-term prospects look rosy. But beneath the glow, there is plenty of turmoil. As growth trends shift, intensifying inequality and unrelenting environmental…
Regulation is a necessary evil. Without it, people would be reluctant to trade, markets would fail and economic efficiency would be severely crimped. But necessary…
If it seems as if high net-worth investors are tough to find, it’s not your imagination. It appears that the rich are getting richer and…
The firm hopes its money-management business for high net-worth investors and some institutions will boost its stock
Company spins off last parts of advisory business for professional athletes and actors
The Canada Revenue Agency has added pages to its Web site to help advisors and clients fully understand each registered charity
George Frazer receives Career Achievement Award for his proven theories and solid fund management
Toronto-based independent financial services company Rockwater Capital Corp. has sold Rockwater Asset Management Inc. and certain RAMI private-client assets under management to Barometer Capital Management…
Regulator says it’s intent on getting many more of the province’s investors and entrepreneurs actively involved in the markets
Surveys show most investors are quite aware of what they should be doing with their money, but actually doing it is another matter
Exchange chief Luc Bertrand says a market must be created so companies can make long-term capital spending decisions
No changes planned at firm known for its quantitative investment approach
With net redemptions in check, the company is increasing business by wooing advisors and launching new products
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act has plenty of critics who say it’s shifting business overseas, but their salvos may be misdirected
Some firms say the Canadian Securities Administrators's proposal could drive some asset-management firms out of Canada
Tax experts decry the newest version of offshore trust rules as hopelessly complex and difficult to administer
U.S. research paper shows optimal rebalancing period is almost four years
Recommendations expected to ensure province’s pension system is up to date and sustainable
Amendments to Securities Act will also increase fines, implement passport system of regulation
These structures, which were scheduled to end this month, will remain until the end of 2008, but brokers still can’t use them
The in-branch experience is the key to overall customer satisfaction, despite the fact that most transactions are done online