Market Insights

Japan becomes largest solar market

After Japan was rocked by an earthquake, tsunami and an ensuing nuclear meltdown, then-prime-minister Naoto Kan transformed Japan’s energy policy, reports Canadian Business.

By Staff |July 24, 2013

1 min read

Market Insights

Take a chance on casinos?

Online gaming platforms and casinos have seen lower revenues this year, says a Scotiabank Industry Trends report.

By Staff |July 23, 2013

1 min read

Industry

3 ways to choose a fund manager

Sadiq S. Adatia won’t hire Jacks or Jills of all trades to run his portfolios. To find the right fund managers, he follows this process.

By Melissa Shin |July 23, 2013

2 min read

Industry

U.S. supply of crude oil drops

The U.S. supply of crude oil dropped last week.

July 18, 2013

2 min read

Market Insights

Calm client fears with low-volatility funds

Manufacturers and PMs explain what makes these investments tick

By Dean DiSpalatro |July 17, 2013

5 min read

Market Insights

Get clients to invest outside Canada

Some advisors structure portfolios to benefit from global diversification. Yet diversification neither assures a profit nor eliminates the risk of market loss.

By Brad Steiman |July 16, 2013

2 min read

Market Insights

13 accounting red flags

Search client portfolios for these unlucky signs.

July 15, 2013

6 min read

Economic Indicators

Although the loonie bounced back this week, it still trades at a low level relative to where it’s been for the past three years. Is the most recent decline a sign that the Canadian dollar is at the beginning of a longer-term drop against its U.S. counterpart?

By Gareth Watson |July 15, 2013

3 min read

Market Insights

Lifelong planning is your goal

Make sure their clients don’t run out of money.

By Mark Yamada |July 12, 2013

4 min read

Industry

Global swaps deal reached

U.S. and Europe have reached a global swaps deal.

July 11, 2013

1 min read

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