Investment fund companies are scrambling to find qualified, capable and willing candidates for their independent review committees in the wake of a recent regulatory decision that the IRCs must be in place by May 1.“It’s extremely difficult to find anyone who understands the complexities of examining transactions or to find qualified people who have the […]
It is up to advisors to understand those costs and inform clients what the trade-offs are
Equity prices are expected to benefit from growth in revenue and profitability — in addition to lowering of risk premiums
Exports move up the value chain, from low-end goods such as textiles to higher-end products such as electronic components
Small stable of dependable, low-risk funds wins support from some 5,000 advisors across Canada, says president Michael Butler
[January 2007]With income trusts losing some steam since the Canadian government announced impending tax changes, staid and steady bonds have inched up on the scale of relative attractiveness for income-hungry investors. The return offered by bonds is still relatively skimpy in today’s low-interest environment, but bonds offer a predictability of income superior to the dividends […]
New tax coming on income trusts has many investors looking for ways to generate steady income from their portfolios
Former pharmacist finds similarities in advising on physical, financial health
No changes planned at firm known for its quantitative investment approach
With net redemptions in check, the company is increasing business by wooing advisors and launching new products