Managing the managers: SEI attracts assets
With access to 5,000 managers worldwide, firm wants advisors to focus on client relationships
- By: Clare O’Hara
- October 14, 2008 October 14, 2008
- 11:36
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Shift to product allocation coming
Shifting your mindset to product allocation from asset allocation can be a complex undertaking, but it is precisely the reason why Toronto-based Manulife Financial Corp.…
- By: Megan Harman
- October 14, 2008 October 14, 2008
- 11:36
Early planning key for accounting transition
Progress reports on preparations for the change are required by April 2009
- By: Kevin Marron
- October 14, 2008 October 14, 2008
- 11:36
Unintended consequence of ban on short-selling
It was meant to restore confidence and shore up the markets. But its imposition has done everything but
- By: James Langton
- October 14, 2008 October 14, 2008
- 11:36
Use of mark-to-market rule uncertain
Some say suspension of the accounting rule tying value to current markets is crucial
- By: Paul Webster
- October 14, 2008 October 14, 2008
- 11:36
Bank of Nova Scotia builds wealth-management business
Scotiabank’s purchase of Sun Life’s slice of CI Financial Income Fund gives insurer “firepower” to pursue growth
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- October 14, 2008 October 14, 2008
- 11:36
Assessing what needs to be fixed
CSA focuses on rating agencies, exempt markets
- By: James Langton
- October 14, 2008 October 14, 2008
- 11:36
Canada will feel the effects of global discord
Some economic reports draw parallels between Canada and the U.S. housing market; others are more upbeat
- By: James Langton
- October 14, 2008 October 14, 2008
- 11:36
Wall Street woes spread to Europe
Emergency measures to shore up financial services institutions are underway in Britain and on the Continent
- By: James Langton
- October 14, 2008 October 14, 2008
- 11:36
NatCan looks to technology, discipline to fuel growth
National Bank’s investment management subsidiary is focused on Quebec but aims to expand its market
- By: Kate Betts-Wilmott
- October 14, 2008 October 14, 2008
- 11:35
Corporate help for company pension plans
While many employers are refining investment options, employee awareness is still lacking
- By: Monica Townson
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:43
Most companies profitable, but earnings have declined
Loan-loss provisions escalate and companies expect more of the same in the next two quarters
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:43
Reinsurers cast about for additional profit centres
With insurance companies mostly keeping losses under control, the market for reinsurance is changing
- By: Gavin Adamson
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:43
Ridgewood rises from Mulvihill
Former Mulvihill employees John Simpson and Paul Meyer buy half the firm, set up own shop
- By: Jade Hemeon
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:43
Canada’s deceptively simple slowdown
Canada’s beleaguered export sector is putting the brakes on Canada’s economy. Domestic demand — spending by consumers, businesses and governments — remains strong, so only…
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:43
Plan sponsor held liable for miscommunication
Judge finds that company misinformed managers about converting their defined-benefit plans to defined-contribution plans
- By: donalee Moulton
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:43
Fiera introduces alternative strategies for retail clients
Its five-year anniversary gives the Montreal-based money manager an opportunity to look ahead
- By: Kate Betts-Wilmott
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:43
Bissett’s new management team are old hands
Michele Horne and Garey Aitken understand the money manager’s philosophy and intend to be consistent
- By: Rachel Betts-Wilmott
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:43
The financial system hits the mother of all potholes
And there are some doubts about the U.S.’s rescue plan, partly because the conditions that caused the crisis remain
- By: James Langton
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:43
Looking out for the interests of small investors
The new Canadian Foundation for the Advancement of Investor Rights will fight shabby treatment of retail investors
- By: James Langton
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:43
Pinning down the parties
What Canada’s major political parties say about important business issues
- By: Clare O’Hara
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:43
Shuffling the deck at National Bank
Firm buys stake in Wellington West in midst of major internal realignment
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:43
Commodities bull says it’s time for bargain-hunting
Don Coxe says long-term investors should have exposure to commodities companies that produce the things the world needs
- By: Jade Hemeon
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:43
Guay ready for his tough task
New head of the Caisse de dépôt has been groomed by outgoing CEO Henri-Paul Rousseau
- By: Don Macdonald
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:43
Rice Financial speeds up national expansion
With a new CEO at the helm, Winnipeg-based firm plans to implement new business model while building its presence
- By: Clare O’Hara
- October 1, 2008 October 1, 2008
- 09:43