Industry

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How well do you know your staff? Are they happy in their current positions, or are they secretly planning their exodus? A recent survey of the financial services sector, conducted by Deloitte, found that 49% of respondents globally are considering leaving their jobs. That will likely increase as the recession ends. Recessions have a tendency […]

By Staff |November 23, 2009

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The near collapse of the financial system has sparked a global debate on reform; a debate that should be focused on the international monetary structure, according to Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney. The world needs to promote an open monetary system, which would promote economic growth and prosperity, he said today in New York. […]

By Staff |November 20, 2009

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Don’t forget the NAV when chasing yield

Bond fund investing is huge right now. Flows from cash and money market funds into investment grade bond funds are particularly strong. With higher rates on the horizon next year, investors have to decide if they want yield or gains. Patricia Croft, the chief economist at RBC Global Asset Management raised this point in an […]

By Mark Noble |November 20, 2009

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Never mind the recession, 2009 has seen a record set for total financings on the Toronto Stock Exchange. By the end of October $49.7 billion had been raised, eclipsing the previous record of $47.6 billion was set in 2007. “Achieving record yearly financing, with two months yet to go in 2009, demonstrates both positive investor […]

By Staff |November 19, 2009

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