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Claims of global currency war are unfounded

There are fears that the issue of currency wars may get undue attention at this week’s Group of 20 leading nations meeting in Moscow. Philipp Hildebrand, former chairman of the Swiss National Bank, urges participants in an opinion piece in FT.com to refrain from fanning the currency debate. He argues there is no such thing […]

By Staff |February 12, 2013

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Help clients fund their retirement dreams

If 65 is the new 55, today’s generation needs to plan for a longer and more active retirement. And 40% of Canadians say retirement was the first time they had to spend on the hobbies they love, finds TD. Read: Secure retirement “Traditionally, we used to consider life’s firsts as getting married, buying a house, […]

By Staff |February 12, 2013

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Research paper on insider trading wins award

CFA Society Toronto and Hillsdale Investment Management report William J. McNally, Andriy Shkilko and Brian F. Smith of Wilfrid Laurier University have won the 2012 Canadian Investment Research Award for their paper, “Do Brokers of Insiders Tip Other Clients?” Read: SEC charges advisor for tipping inside info “One would like to believe there is no […]

By Staff |February 12, 2013

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Germany tests new covered bond

There’s a new covered bond in town. Germany’s Commerzbank is set to launch a covered bond backed by loans from small and mid-size businesses, rather than mortgages or public sector loans, reports ft.com. If successful, other banks may follow suit. Read more. Also read: CMHC announces covered bond framework RBC debuts SEC-approved covered bonds Why […]

By Wire services |February 12, 2013

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