Smaller machinery companies offer opportunities
The continued industrialization of emerging markets and demand for resources equipment will be growth drivers
The continued industrialization of emerging markets and demand for resources equipment will be growth drivers
The choice of whether to use active managers or passive indexed models in a portfolio depends on the client’s profile
Careful review of variables and options will lead to better returns for clients
With AUM approaching $10 billion, this home-grown asset manager is targeting private-client markets
Looking at these sectors over decades, not years, can yield surprising results
Asia’s appetite for steel’s main ingredient is turning investors’ attention to junior miners
Following years of struggle, profits and dividend payouts are rising
India, South Korea, Singapore and others have seen a surge in economic activity
Strange times in the markets are creating opportunities for astute buyers
Clouds on the horizon include a slowdown in the U.S. economy and the global credit crunch
Companies are realizing the benefits of restructuring, such as outsourcing to emerging economies
China is adjusting to U.S. slowdown by increasing its exports to Europe and other Asian countries
Although the global credit crisis hammered bonds last year, things could turn around in 2008
Factors such as consumer spending, value of US$ will continue to determine economy’s direction
But the future is brightened by strong demand fuelled by industrialization in emerging markets
No consensus on loonie, but most analysts see greenback falling against Asian currencies
With the U.S. on the edge of recession, not all economists are pessimistic
With more companies doing business globally, head office location plays smaller role
With the exception of some companies caught up in the commodities boom, small-cap stock prices have dropped from a year ago, when they were looking…
With a U.S. recession a major risk, finding Canadian stocks that will retain value
Life insurers may be better positioned than the banks, with little or no exposure to credit problems. Plus they are well managed
Expecting a record surplus, the province is quickly shedding its “have-not” status
The coming royalty rate increase in Alberta is proving to be a godsend for Manitoba’s oil sector
One of the key questions in the case of Berkshire Investment Group Inc.’s supervision of rogue broker Ian Thow is: how did Berkshire reconcile Thow’s…
Investors need more genuine transparency, not just more disclosure.Recently, the importance of corporate candour has become particularly critical. With the effects of the subprime crisis…
The federal government, opposition parties and the press gallery need to step up this year
Management team at McLean Budden isn’t splashy, but it gets top-drawer results
This year should also see regulatory changes, and growth in funds of funds
Managers of labour-sponsored investment funds pleased with extension, but unhappy with shortage of VC funding
As the ABCP disaster shows, advisors have a crucial role to play
While Synergy Focus Canadian Fund has posted great numbers, Trimark Canadian Fund’s longer-term record can’t be ignored
Research shows that fund managers from top universities produce higher returns
Criterion launches U.S. Buyback FundToronto-based Criterion Investments Ltd. has launched Criterion U.S. Buyback Currency Hedge Fund. The fund will invest in equity securities of 30…
But be aware that returns are either capped at a maximum level or subject to a pre-set participation rate
The credit market crunch is one thing that has persuaded some managers to be defensive, but others are bullish on equities
Canadians plan to narrowly beat RRSP deadlines and aren’t worried about market volatility, say latest polls
TSX head Richard Nesbitt moves to CIBC World Markets; McCaughey remains as bank CEO
Vancouver-based credit union selects Worldsource as its mutual fund dealer and MGA
More banks are saving expansion costs by hooking up with payment processors
After bids submitted by Scotiabank and CI, stock price has increased
B.C. decision will make it harder for shareholders to dispute company valuations during takeovers
Canada’s largest bank is moving aggressively into the growing market for life and wealth products
Lower fees and greater access to sister funds should benefit investors
The demutualization — sponsored by Foresters — would be the first of its kind in Canada
Once purely regional, credit unions are looking to take on the big banks
New version proposes to narrow rule’s scope to trades that portfolio managers make on behalf of discretionary accounts
The Montreal-based firm was allegedly involved in selling illegal investments to its clients
Action alleges that assets were improperly diverted and that new investor money was used entirely to fund redemptions
The Montreal-based dealer and its president and CEO, Robert Frances, are coming off a strong year
Funds to be sold by advisors of affiliated company Independent Planning Group, who may also be IPG shareholders
Environmental survey shows Canadian banks are well behind global leaders
Bank-owned life in-surance companies are leading a charge to sell their products directly to consumers via phone, e-mail and “snail” mail.At first blush, it’s a…
Chubb’s $4-million payout still leaves other defendants facing angry shareholders
A new CSA report states regulators managed to win only 13 convictions from April through September 2007
Even though bill has passed, Senate hearings to be held under little-noticed deal with feds
GST rebates and Homebuyers’ Plan don’t reflect dramatic rise in housing prices, says mortgage brokers’ association
Burgeonvest Bick Corp. will offer clients specialized products and services from its IDA, MFDA and insurance platforms
Amendments to the province’s Securities Act bring it in line with Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and British Columbia
Provincial government moved quickly to make departing TrentonWorks fully fund plan for laid-off workers
Can we learn from the credit crunch?
Infrastructure projects and microfinance: two approaches to fixing the world may benefit investors
Group that trains and grants diplomas to financial planners in Quebec says planners’ regulator would better protect the public
A new Competition Bureau report says SROs need to review their regulations
Rather than declining business, analysts predict fundamental product shifts
The Canadian coali-tion on Good Governance announced earlier this month that it will not support regulatory changes or universal backing for resolutions making advisory shareholder…
