Market Insights

IIROC proposes electronic trading rules

To address risks stemming from electronic trading, IIROC today issued a package of proposed rule changes to align market trading rules with the implementation of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) N1 23-103 Electronic Trading.

By Staff |June 28, 2012

2 min read

Find returns in unexpected places

Value investing is growing in popularity, and David Taylor knows the ropes. The Toronto-based portfolio manager spent the last 24 years working in the industry and in March launched his own firm, Taylor Asset Management.

June 27, 2012

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Should China float the Yuan?

China’s decision to double the trading band of its currency has revived talk of it becoming a potential alternative to the U.S. dollar as reserve currency. However, the move will have little meaning for investors in the near term.

By Vikram Barhat |June 26, 2012

3 min read

Oil isn’t going anywhere: Tal

Global leaders brought green energy to the table in a big way last week. But Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief, Economy Services, doubts the leaders’ conversations will have any real-world impact.

By Martha Porado |June 26, 2012

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