News and resources for Canada's top financial advisors
Economic Indicators
Market volatility, while intimidating, can be a signal that it’s time to look for investment opportunities. But, which companies and investments should you consider?
By Martha Porado |May 29, 2012
2 min read
Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney has pushed the country to take a serious look at both personal and national finances, says David Graham, vice president portfolio manager at CIBC Asset Management. As a result, we’re in a better position than most developed countries.
May 24, 2012
Market Insights
We’re committed to making your practice better, so all this month, we’re delivering you a daily takeaway.
By Staff |May 23, 2012
1 min read
All advisors have heard the adage, “Sell in May and go away.” While it may have rung true in the past—and while current macro economic issues are causing investors to pull back—there are still opportunities.
May 22, 2012
The biggest news last week was the much-hyped IPO of Facebook; throughout the week, both the IPO price and the number of shares offered crept higher, suggesting the investment bankers may have positioned the deal too aggressively.
By David Andrews |May 22, 2012
5 min read
Industry
In this month's Faceoff, Dan Hallett is Director of Asset Management at HighView Financial Group and Avery Shenfeld, the managing director and chief economist at CIBC World Markets, square off on the issue of bond funds.
By Kanupriya Vashisht |May 18, 2012
Positive dividend growth will continue over the long term, and benefit your clients.
May 17, 2012
Facebook’s IPO is making history—quickly becoming the technology offering of the decade.
Moody’s downgraded the debt of 30 Spanish banks today but has so far left the country’s three largest untouched. Higher pressure on Spanish sovereign debt and the number of weak banks in the country prompted the downgrade. The role of smaller and regional banks is declining as the sector consolidates. Moody’s has been planning the […]
Jitney preferencing, comparable to circular trading, impedes fair marketplace access and should not be facilitated, says the Ontario Securities Commission. A jitney order refers to the execution and clearing of orders by one member of a stock exchange for the account of another member. For example, a small investment dealer that can’t support a trader […]
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