Canada’s pension plans put big money into private equity
Collectively, they have raised slightly less than 30% of new private equity raised in Canada in the past two years
- By: Kimberly Noble
- December 5, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 11:54
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Credit crunch takes a bite out of private-equity buyouts
Although the private-equity market has screeched to a halt, it should be able to sustain long-term growth
- By: James Langton
- December 5, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 11:54
Labour-sponsored funds doing more harm than good
A report from the Fraser Institute contends that tax savings are driving investments, not returns
- By: donalee Moulton
- December 5, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 11:54
Private-equity firm takes SRI to the next level
Investeco Capital Corp. has invested millions in companies that fall within four specific sectors
- By: Kate Betts-Wilmott
- December 5, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 11:54
Proxy battles heating up
Shareholders becoming more organized and aggressive in efforts to influence or oust corporate boards
- By: Paul Webster
- December 5, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 11:54
U.S. tax talk gets frosty reception in Canada
Canadian private equity players say changing the rules would reflect a misunderstanding of the business
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- December 5, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 11:54
U.S. Web site exposes venture capital funds to reviews
The reviews and comments on www.TheFunded.com aim to make the venture-capital process more symmetrical
- By: Michael Ryval
- December 5, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 11:54
Hedge fund regulation still a work in progress
Once the domain of “sophisticated investors,” hedge funds are becoming available to ordinary retail clients through PPNs
- By: James Langton
- November 12, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 11:05
Scant impact on mutual funds
Few mutual funds adopt short-selling strategies; fewer poaching managers
- By: Michael Ryval
- November 12, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 11:05
Activist hedge funds are on the side of the shareholder
OECD report finds hedge funds are no longer corporate bullies; their involvement can kick-start faltering companies
- By: Clare O’Hara
- November 12, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 11:05
Hedge funds are not the new mutual funds
There are many added factors to consider when looking to include hedge funds in a client’s portfolio
- By: Kate Betts-Wilmott
- November 12, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 11:05
Hedge funds reach out to advisors to improve reputation
Techniques range from trips and financial incentives to sharing information
- By: Rosemary McCracken
- November 12, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 11:05
Canadian funds weather U.S. credit crisis
Few were leveraged or concentrated enough in speculative stocks to be affected
- By: Laura Bobak
- November 12, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 11:05
Hedge funds will play a key role in success of ATSes
Funds searching for liquidity, anonymity, speed and arbitrage opportunities
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- November 12, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 11:05
Executive compensation continues upward trajectory: Includes Charts
Over the past 10 years, only the salaries of professional baseball players have kept up in terms of growth
- By: James Langton
- October 29, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 13:03
Steering a path free of conflict of interest
Corporations and their advisors continue to build new models for setting top pay rates
- By: Kate Betts-Wilmott
- October 29, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 12:32
Fat option packages are being replaced with alternatives
Large companies are looking for better ways to link performance and rewards
- By: Kate Betts-Wilmott
- October 29, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 12:32
Companies grapple with the SEC’s disclosure model
The CSA is taking more time to harmonize its executive compensation policy with the U.S. policy
- By: Kate Betts-Wilmott
- October 29, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 12:02
All sectors promoting full-service concept: Includes Chart
Bankers well positioned to rival planners as one-stop financial services providers
- By: Maureen Halushak
- August 28, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 14:34
Fees are an important source of advisors’ revenue: Includes Charts
All channels — except the insurance channel — indicate less transaction-based revenue and more from fees
- By: James Langton
- August 28, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 14:34
Advisors knock poor tech support: Includes Chart
Behind-the-scenes administration and support are crippled by outdated technology at many firms
- By: Gavin Adamson
- August 28, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 14:34
More in common than not
Advisors from all channels share many of the same characteristics
- By: Lara Hertel
- August 28, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 14:34
The battle for professionalism in financial services: Includes Chart
Banks may be pushing designations, but other channels are not making them obligatory
- By: Kate Betts-Wilmott
- August 28, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 14:34
No lack of rookies eager to replace aging advisors: Includes Charts
Many professionals show no signs of slowing down as they get older, but firms are making sure they’re hiring the next generation
- By: Marshall Bellamy
- August 28, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 14:34
Advisors slow to document succession plans: Includes Chart
Firms have varying levels of formal plans for their retiring advisors, but often advisors are happy to do it on their own
- By: Marshall Bellamy
- August 28, 2007 October 28, 2019
- 14:34