News and resources for Canada's top financial advisors
Economic Indicators
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
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
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
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
High-grade corporate bonds are better investments than government securities, argues John Braive, vice chairman of CIBC Asset Management.
By Melissa Shin |July 11, 2012
Canadian consumer spending has increased steadily since the beginning of 2012, says Moneris Solutions.
By Staff |July 11, 2012
High-net-worth investors have changed priorities after the financial meltdown
By Sheila Avari |July 9, 2012
On Tuesday, Thorsten Heins will make his first appearance as chief executive of RIM at the company’s annual meeting. But his reception will be far from warm, the New York Times reports.
By Staff |July 9, 2012
The Bassetts, Bronfmans, Rolands, and Crosbies—all gone as significant business clusters. Is the golden age of powerhouse commercial family institutions over?
By Peter C. Newman |July 6, 2012
Low-volatility strategies might defy logic, but they work
By Mark Yamada |July 5, 2012
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