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Emerging markets headed for soft landing

Economic growth across emerging markets slipped to its lowest rate in two years, according to the HSBC Emerging Markets Index (EMI) for the second quarter. Decelerating growth, in the face of global economic fragility, the Japanese tsunami and amid the recent impact of strong inflation, suggests that world trade growth may have peaked in the […]

By Vikram Barhat |July 7, 2011

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No Olympic rally seen for South Korean stocks

Wednesday’s announcement from the International Olympic Committee that the 2018 Winter Games would be held in Pyeongchang, South Korea, is being heralded as a boost to the nation—at least in the Korean media. In terms of investment potential, however, the games will barely register. While large international gatherings can spur infrastructure investment in underdeveloped locales, […]

By Staff |July 7, 2011

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RBC enters ETF market

Things are about to get very interesting in the Canadian exchange traded funds industry. RBC Global Asset Management has filed preliminary long form prospectuses with the OSC to launch its inaugural offerings in the ETF space. The bank-owned asset manager’s entrance to the market will consist of eight corporate bond ETFs. The funds start with […]

By Staff |July 7, 2011

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IPO market defies odds

Braving a string of economic uncertainties from Europe, the U.S. and Japan, the Canadian market for initial public offerings continues to flourish, according to the quarterly PwC survey of activity on Canadian equity exchanges. IPO activity in Canada picked up speed in the second quarter of 2011, but could have returned a better figure were […]

By Vikram Barhat |July 6, 2011

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The Weekly Pulse: Case for a can kicking

By all conventional measures Greece as a sovereign nation is insolvent and all efforts to prolong an inevitable default is in essence just kicking the can down the road. Equity and commodity investors breathed a huge sigh of relief this week as the Greek parliament voted on and passed contentious austerity legislation. The new rules cut wages, raise taxes, and privatize Greek institutions there by enabling the indebted nation to receive its next tranche of a EU and IMF orchestrated bailout.

By David Andrews |July 5, 2011

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Equity funds beaten down in June

June was a difficult month for Canadian investment funds, despite a late rally that repaired some of the damage done in the first two weeks. Only one of 24 Morningstar Canada equity fund indices managed to post a positive return, as the Japan Equity Fund Index gained 1.2%. Outside of the equity mandates, only one […]

By Staff |July 5, 2011

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Jovian considering sale of ETF business

Jovian Capital has confirmed that it is in talks that may lead to the sale of its ETF business. The company was asked by Market Surveillance to comment on reports in the Korean media. “Jovian confirms that it has had discussions with several parties over the past several months, including ongoing discussions with Mirae Asset […]

By Staff |July 4, 2011

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Europe attractive despite Greece

The hugely unpopular and controversial €28-billion Parliament-approved austerity plan aimed to bring Greece back from the brink of economic disaster has caused much chaos in the country. But for a nation plagued by dire budget problems, the austerity package of spending cuts and tax hikes is only the tip of the iceberg, experts point out. […]

By Vikram Barhat |July 4, 2011

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Alternatives becoming the new core

Alternative investments will increasingly become part of institutional and high net worth (HNW) portfolios. In fact, they are likely to blend right in to the traditional portfolio, supplanting long-held notions of what the portfolio core should look like. “Alternatives, at least for the next few years, are increasingly going to be part of our portfolios—certainly […]

By Staff |July 4, 2011

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U.S. stocks back in vogue: Russell survey

The U.S. economy should sustain its recovery, despite the expiry of the Federal Reserve’s second round of quantitative easing, according to a survey of Canadian investment managers. In fact, the latest Russell Investments Investment Manager Outlook found that the American stock market is seen as holding the most promise. Sixty-two percent of respondents were bullish […]

By Staff |July 4, 2011

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