Economy

Canada’s houses too expensive: RBC

Canada’s housing affordability has deteriorated in the early months of 2012, after two consecutive quarters of encouraging improvements, says the latest Housing Trends and Affordability Report by RBC Economics Research. Vigorous homebuyer demand pushed home prices higher during Q1 2012, driving up the costs of owning a home in Canada. “It became a little tougher […]

May 30, 2012

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Canaccord moves to LSE main market

Canaccord Financial has cancelled common shares admission to the AIM, and plans to step up to the main market of the London Stock Exchange. Since Canaccord acquired Collins Stewart Hawkpoint, the Board of Canaccord concluded that the expanded size of its business operations warranted a move from the AIM to a larger exchange, which will […]

By Staff |May 30, 2012

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Europe needs to take a stand

Europe’s key challenge isn’t its common currency, says Jens Larsen, chief European economist and managing director for RBC Capital Markets.

By Jacqueline Louie |May 30, 2012

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Clients come first: CFA Institute

The CFA program requires all charterholders practice the highest level of professional and ethical standards when dealing with clients, says Margaret Franklin, CFA. Investors and clients are in distress, and need to trust their advisors.

May 29, 2012

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