“Prime bank” scams take $40 million from investors
B.C. victims are launching a class-action suit in an effort to recover funds lost in these scams, which are plaguing investors
- By: David Baines
- March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
- 09:44
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Pension income-splitting new on tax return
There are also lots of other changes that could help curb the Tax Department’s appetite
- By: Alison MacAlpine
- March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
- 09:44
TFSAs offer new tax-free choice
The challenge for advisors is to educate investors on how to use the tax-free savings accounts
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
- 09:44
Are the Fed’s moves enough?
Some say the crisis will require U.S. government intervention
- By: James Langton
- March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
- 09:44
Retail investors hold the key to restructuring ABCP
Securing protection from creditors gives the Crawford committee more time to develop a rescue plan
- By: Paul Brent
- March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
- 09:44
RBC fund family on top
Money market and long-term funds sell
- By: Catherine Harris
- March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
- 09:44
DS sues two brokers over offshore dealings
But the former Montreal advisors intend to file a counterclaim for wrongful dismissal and damage to their reputations
- By: Don Macdonald
- March 31, 2008 March 31, 2008
- 09:44
Bringing a ‘new perspective’ on federal taxes
Lawyer Paul Dubé, the just-appointed Taxpayers’ Ombudsman, intends to shine a light on taxpayer complaints
- By: Laura Bobak
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
Independent Citadel keeps its eye on the prize
Atlantic-based securities dealer hopes to build a national firm
- By: donalee Moulton
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
Leader of the pack
David Goodman of DundeeWealth is aiming for more of the same: strong growth
- By: Jade Hemeon
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
Atlantic Canada LSIF aims to make a splash
GrowthWorks Atlantic Venture Fund is aiming to get a piece of Atlantic Canadians’ annual $1.5 billion in RRSP contributions
- By: Gavin Will
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
AMF’s Triglobal investigation takes another step
Provisional liquidator in charge of affair will also oversee Cayman Islands-based hedge fund involved in the scandal
- By: Kate Betts-Wilmott
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
B.C. budget turns focus to taxes
Introduction of North America’s first carbon tax and cuts to income taxes are the key highlights
- By: Brian Lewis
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
Big three Alberta credit unions consider a merger
The combined entity would provide cost-effective services, and possibly fend off competition from B.C.-based CUs
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
P.E.I. urged to balance its budget
Interest payments on the province’s loan are the third-largest expenditure on its balance sheet
- By: Laverne Burtt
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
Some Canadian plastic useless in Cuba
MasterCards issued by credit unions are barred by U.S. embargo laws
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
New firm has backing of an experienced pro
Robert Krembil, co-founder of Trimark Financial Corp., invests in Tye Bousada’s new investment management firm
- By: Jade Hemeon
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
Public firms struggle to estimate value of ABCP holdings
Regulators require companies to provide a fair valuation of the distressed paper in their yearend financial statements
- By: Laura Bobak
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
Ruling could hike insurance premiums
Insurers and lawyers disagree about the potential fallout from Alberta court decision
- By: Ann MacAulay
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
Firms warm to offering Shariah-compliant funds
frontierAlt is aiming to increase its fund offerings, while other firms explore the option of entering the market
- By: Beth Marlin
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
Will AMF approve TSX-MX merger?
The Quebec regulator could ask for the merger agreement to be reopened for changes, which could spell trouble
- By: Don Macdonald
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
Recruitment a big challenge for small dealers
But the allure of a less bureaucratic, more entrepreneurial environment is still appealing
- By: IE Staff
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
Assay results harken back to dark days of Bre-X
Despite the CSA’s introduction of a national disclosure regime after Bre-X, investors find it provides little protection
- By: David Baines
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
Families struggling despite income gains
High employment rates are keeping households afloat, but debt is rising
- By: Monica Townson
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49
Manulife sees success from diversified investments
Unlike other insurers that focus on fixed-income vehicles, Manulife has invested in a variety of asset classes
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 3, 2008 March 3, 2008
- 15:49