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Banks are never too-big-to-fail: IIF

Institutions can never be too-big-to-fail; one of the dangers of adopting this mentality is the loss of consumer confidence in the resiliency of their banks during times of crisis.

June 7, 2012

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Who’s Canada’s top 1%? It may not be you

Over the last three decades, the rich have gotten richer in Canada, with individual income inequality growing by 16%. Families have been affected, but the greatest divide is between individuals, with the top 1 % scoring incomes fourteen times larger than the average Canadian.

June 7, 2012

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When markets give you volatility, invest

Long held back by scary headlines, Canadian investors are now starting to realize that volatility and opportunity are two sides of the same coin.

By Vikram Barhat |June 7, 2012

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Morning roundup: China lowers lending rate; Goldman names fewer partners

We’re committed to keeping you and your clients up-to-date with global industry news. Every morning, we offer articles from around the web. Here are some selections: China lowers benchmark lending rate China has cut its benchmark lending rate for the first time in nearly four years, in an effort to prevent further economic slowdown. The […]

By Staff |June 7, 2012

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