Can mutual fund sales keep growing?
The industry had a healthy RRSP season, but billions of dollars are still looking for a home
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
- 09:50
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Fear of fraud is obstacle to online banking
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Penalties for crime unpaid
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National Bank gears up for growth
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- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2006 May 2, 2006
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Crocus investors offered cash, shares
Proposal would merge Crocus into GrowthWorks
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
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Industry posts solid fourth quarter
But continued struggles at some mutual fund companies could see more consolidation in the industry
- By: Catherine Harris
- April 3, 2006 April 3, 2006
- 14:53
Advisors must answer to two authorities
Nova Scotia court rules securities commission can investigate allegations in case arising from Portus
- By: donalee Moulton
- April 3, 2006 April 3, 2006
- 14:53
Four Saskatchewan credit unions merge
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Industrial Alliance heads west
Quebec City-based brokerage wants to scoop up talent and market share in Western Canada
- By: Lara Hertel
- April 3, 2006 April 3, 2006
- 14:53
No. 1 in Quebec, Desjardins takes on Canada
Firm acquires Standard Life’s Performa fund dealership in a step to expand outside Quebec
- By: Lara Hertel
- April 3, 2006 April 3, 2006
- 14:47
How RBC Asset Management got to the top of the industry
Almost one-quarter of net mutual fund sales in Canada last year were generated by RBCAM, and it is far from resting on its laurels
- By: James Langton
- April 3, 2006 April 3, 2006
- 14:47
Portus case reveals supervisory gaps
Regulators grapple with the murky — but critical — distinction between a referral and advice
- By: James Langton
- April 3, 2006 April 3, 2006
- 14:22
AIM takes net-redemption streak in stride
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- By: Jade Hemeon
- April 3, 2006 April 3, 2006
- 14:22
AMF gets tough on Quebec scandals
Cold comfort for investors, who will recover little money from Norbourg, Mount Real or Norshield
- By: Don Macdonald
- April 3, 2006 April 3, 2006
- 14:22
Canadian markets court algorithmic traders
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- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- April 3, 2006 April 3, 2006
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Integration key to software solutions
Technology solutions should be as “holistic” as the business’s wealth-management style
- By: Jim Middlemiss
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- 14:12
CSA move pleases Street
But will it give retail investors confidence in the markets?
- By: James Langton
- April 3, 2006 April 3, 2006
- 13:59
Advisors embrace new tools
Progress is slow, however, on some fronts
- By: Grant McIntyre
- April 3, 2006 April 3, 2006
- 13:59
Three fund families win 54% of net sales
Mutual fund companies with extensive distribution networks and good fund performance dominated sales during the RRSP season just ended. For the four month period of…
- By: Catherine Harris
- April 3, 2006 April 3, 2006
- 13:59