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Government policy levers shift investor mood

It seems the pair of economic defibrillators – both generous bond buying and an extension of the near-zero interest rate horizon – applied by governments and central banks are working.

By Vikram Barhat |September 19, 2012

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Do your clients make these mistakes?

Even when markets are good, investor emotions can overtake the best-laid investment plans, says Franklin Templeton. So, keep tabs on your clients' behavioural ticks to protect their wealth.

By Staff |September 19, 2012

2 min read

Lessons learned from Lehman Brothers: Scotiabank

Despite the global financial crisis and taking a loss on Lehman Brothers, Scotiabank remained profitable in 2008. Hear about the lessons they learned from the recession about risk management.

By Regan Reid |September 19, 2012

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Cdn housing headed for a soft landing: Scotiabank

The Canadian housing market is not destined to crash, says Bank of Nova Scotia chief executive officer Rick Waugh.

By Staff |September 19, 2012

2 min read