Kensington Capital Partners Ltd. today announced two commitments by the Kensington Global Private Equity Fund.The fund has committed US$3 million to Trivest Fund IV, L.P. Trivest, based in Coral Gables, Florida, is a leading middle market private equity firm that focuses on acquiring well-run founder/family owned businesses located in the United States and Canada.Separately, the […]
Barclays Global Investors Canada Ltd. today announced that seven iShares Funds have begun trading on a “split-adjusted” basis on the Toronto Stock Exchange.The splits will become effective on August 8, following which additional units will be distributed to unitholders’ accounts. Unitholders of record of the iShares Funds on August 8, will automatically participate in the […]
Two-thirds of young families say they should have a better handle on personal finances
Freddie Mac posts larger-than-expected loss
RBC today announced it has completed the acquisition of Richardson Barr & Co., a leading Houston-based energy advisory firm specializing in acquisitions and divestitures in the exploration and production sector.The new entity will be renamed RBC Richardson Barr. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.The merger gives RBC Richardson Barr the ability to provide its […]
U.S. markets rally on Fed, oil
Howson and Tattersall to continue with combined organization
Young companies across Canada are invited to apply to present their case to a roomful of investors. Organizers of the the ISCM Money Chase 2008: Investment Forum are calling for applications from pre-revenue or early-revenue businesses with high-growth potential to outline their companies’ plans for growth.Companies being targeted are those in the areas of information […]
TSX Datalinx today unveiled a new daily summary of insider buying and selling activities on Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX Venture Exchange.The information in the Insider Trade Marker Report is based on a trade “marker” provided by brokers at the time a company insider either buys or sells a security.“We are the first North American […]
Precious metals fund index tumbles 12.5%