AIC Ltd. is moving ahead with a new “turnaround” strategy that it hopes will quell the rising tide of redemptions and market failings that have cost the company $6.5 billion — or about 58% in assets — in the last six years. The company is promoting its new partnerships with three American-based deep-value firms — Third Avenue, Ariel Capital and Loomis Sayles — and one Canadian-based infrastructure... 

Despite higher land transfer costs, property tax hikes and a shortage of homes, last year, across the nation, first-time homebuyers and real estate investors persevered. Now, halfway into 2008, the patience of would-be buyers is paying off. Riding the six-year tumultuous real estate ride (particularly in the last 36 months) — with record-setting sales prices amidst the fallout of the U.S. subprime... 

Economic disparities and unreliable quotes sparked debates across the country on insurance-to-value and the technology behind the tool. A solution to inaccurate data may be at hand, which is good news for brokers. There is no denying that insurance to value (ITV) is a widespread problem in Canada. Still. Even as the media focuses on industry awareness and open dialogue–which has, without a doubt,...