Industry News

It’s time to invest in U.S. commercial property

America’s commercial real estate market is headed for several promising years, predicts Ian Goltra, portfolio manager, Forward Management. Here's why.

By Suzanne Sharma |February 7, 2013

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Manulife reports 2012 net income of $1.7 billion

Manulife Financial Corporation announced today net income attributed to shareholders of $1,057 million for Q4, accompanied by strong growth in insurance and wealth sales.

By Staff |February 7, 2013

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Commodities pounded by investor stampede

Having underperformed and failed in their role as an effective hedge against inflation, commodities have been suffering enormous funds retractions from investors. Last year, commodities hedge funds had the worst performance in a decade and lost 20% of their assets after investors withdrew large sums, reports FT.com. The negative investor sentiment for the asset class […]

By Staff |February 7, 2013

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Canadians tightened belts during holidays

Canadians gave themselves the gift of debt management over the holidays and started 2013 with confidence, according to the RBC Post-Holiday Spending Poll.

By Staff |February 7, 2013

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