Industry

Volcano fallout could impact commodities

Eyjafjallajökull is not just a word people can’t pronounce. It is the picture of a global crisis smeared with plumes of ash and dire financial repercussions. First the airline industry, then tourism, and now cargo – industry after industry is falling prey to the knock-on effects of the current volcanic eruptions in Iceland. These eruptions […]

By Vikram Barhat |April 21, 2010

3 min read

High-net-worth mystery shoppers

Is your prospective client a gruff millionaire who makes stiff demands and is given to secretly scribbling copious notes? Watch out, he or she could be a mystery shopper trained to test your mettle—and merit—as an advisor. But wait, there’s no way you can call the bluff. UBS, the global financial services firm, has perfected […]

By Kanupriya Vashisht |April 21, 2010

7 min read

Investor advocates respond to POS controversy

From coast-to-coast, advocates of investor education have sharply reacted to the discontent shown by the mutual funds sector over the proposed POS disclosure obligations. “Investors want to be able to make informed decisions and require information before they buy, like every other product,” says Ken Kivenko, president of Kenmar Associates in Toronto. “These investments are […]

By Vikram Barhat |April 21, 2010

2 min read

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With Earth Day tomorrow, BMO Financial Group is reminding Canadians that, when done right, adopting an environmentally friendly investment strategy can have a positive effect on both the planet and on investment portfolios. “Increasingly, Canadians are becoming aware of the critical environmental issues facing our world such as global warming,” said Serge Pepin, director of […]

By Staff |April 21, 2010

2 min read