Market Insights

Global economies need money

Coffers around the world are running dry, so governments must dramatically scale back social programs – unless they increase their tax bases.

By Melissa Shin |July 13, 2012

1 min read

Industry

BCSC and ASC approve Maple TMX deal

The British Columbia Securities Commission and Alberta Securities Commission have approved final recognition orders with respect to Maple’s proposed acquisition of TMX Group and TSX Venture Exchange. The BCSC has also approved a final recognition order with respect to Maple’s proposed acquisition of The Canadian Depository for Securities Limited, while the ASC has approved a […]

By Staff |July 12, 2012

2 min read

Market Insights

European volatility masks opportunity

Volatility today means a recovery tomorrow. While the impact of Europe’s woes is substantial now, investors may want to keep an eye on this market for signs of recovery and opportunity.

By Rayann Huang |July 11, 2012

6 min read

Market Insights

Consider U.S. large caps

Among American equities, large caps currently provide the most potential growth and least risk, says James Awad, managing director of New York-based Zephyr Management L.P., which has US$2 billion in assets under management.

By Al Emid |July 11, 2012

3 min read