(January 9, 2003) A majority of Canadians see the economic good times continuing through 2003. That’s a marked difference from gloomy attitudes last year, according to a poll by Pollara. The survey, conducted for the Economic Club of Toronto, shows that 56% of Canadians think the economy will get better over the next 12 months. […]
(January 2, 2003) With RRSP season now nipping at the heels of investors and advisors alike, mutual fund companies may be wondering whether investors plunking down lump-sum $5,000 and $10,000 contributions will be enough to push fund sales ahead after a year of redemptions. Those companies may be overlooking a source of steady investments — […]
(December 3, 2002) The Investment Funds Institute of Canada is estimating another decline in mutual fund sales for November. Preliminary figures suggest a drop in net sales of between $500 million and $900 million. Still, that’s an improvement from October, says IFIC president and CEO Tom Hockin, when mutual funds saw $1.1 billion walk out […]