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TD launches 2 funds, expands class offering

TD Asset Management, the manager of TD Mutual Funds, has launched two balanced funds: the TD Tactical Monthly Income Fund and TD Strategic Yield Fund.

By Staff |September 12, 2012

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Russell launches fixed-income pool

Russell Investments Canada is launching a short-term income pool and class, designed for investors looking for low-volatility, fixed-income securities.

By Staff |August 30, 2012

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National Bank names new fund manager

National Bank has named Westwood International Advisors as the portfolio manager to its Omega Emerging Markets Fund. The fund has been changed to the Westwood Emerging Markets Fund, effective today. “The growth opportunities of the developing world are currently attractive to investors,” says Brian O. Casey, CEO of Westwood. National Bank is also launching two […]

By Staff |August 28, 2012

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Mackenzie Financial announces fund changes

Mackenzie Financial is merging two of its offerings into its U.S. Blue Chip Class.

By Staff |August 27, 2012

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Changes to Dynamic Funds and Marquis Portfolios approved

The various operating expenses of a suite of Dynamic mutual funds and Marquis Investment Portfolios are being replaced with a single, fixed admin fee. Securityholders approved the plan recently. The funds and portfolios are managed by GCIC, a subsidiary of Dundee Wealth. The change to fixed administration fees will be effective September 1, 2012. Information […]

By Staff |August 22, 2012

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BlackRock Canada launches U.S. equity fund

BlackRock Asset Management Canada has launched an iShares U.S. high dividend equity index fund (XHD) in the Canadian marketplace. The fund will provide access to dividend-paying U.S. companies, and begins trading on the TSX today. “Higher-yield equities are top of mind for many investors,” says Mary Anne Wiley, managing director and head of iShares. “[Recent […]

By Staff |August 20, 2012

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Manulife Asset Management expands into Korea

Manulife Asset Management has obtained a cross border investment advisory license in Korea. Michael Dommermuth, president of Manulife Asset Management Asia, says: “Korea is the second largest institutional asset management market in Asia, growing at 14% and forecast to reach KRW320 trillion by 2015. We’re are seeing considerable interest from institutional investors to step up […]

By Staff |August 16, 2012

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Manulife expands mutual fund offering

Manulife Mutual Funds has added Series T and Series IT to more funds within its mutual fund line-up, to provide investors with tax-efficient monthly cash flow. The company also added Series FT to all funds that already provide these options. Series FT was designed primarily for investors who have fee-based or wrap accounts. Overall, more […]

By Staff |August 13, 2012

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Standard Life launches PRPP and retirement hub

Standard Life has launched a new Pooled Registered Pension Plan website, given that retirees and aging clients are starting to seriously consider their wealth accumulation options. Read: An advisors guide to PRPPs The Canadian industry is waiting for a number of details to be determined by governments, including criteria that’ll determine the administrative costs of […]

By Staff |August 3, 2012

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Sprott launches Flatiron Yield Trust

Sprott Asset Management LP has launched the Sprott Flatiron Yield Trust—a specialty income product. It will focus primarily on Canadian convertible arbitrage, and is expected to generate positive monthly performance with a low correlation to both traditional equities and fixed-income investments. The trust will be co-managed by Steve Duenkler and Parm Kalirai, co-founders of Flatiron […]

By Staff |July 16, 2012

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