Market Insights

Shaky Ground: Global shocks rattle markets

The worst of the Great Recession is well behind us, but so far 2011 has seen global markets lurch from one crisis to another. America appears content to inflate its way out of debt, which left unchecked could erode the savings of bondholders. In Europe, the sovereign debt crisis of a handful of countries has […]

By Staff |April 18, 2011

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NEI to streamline shelf

NEI Investments has proposed a handful of fund mergers which would result in the termination of three funds. The plan would see the end of the Credential EnRich Canadian Equity Pool, Credential EnRich US Equity Pool and Credential EnRich International Equity Pool, with assets merged into the Ethical Canadian Dividend Fund, Ethical American Multi-Strategy Fund […]

By Staff |April 18, 2011

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High yield market holds promise

The death of the Canadian income trust phenomenon has given the Canadian high yield market a new lease on life. Despite being around for decades, the market for high-yield bonds—formerly known as junk bonds—has stayed relatively small in Canada, especially in comparison to the market south of the border. But if experts at the recent […]

By Vikram Barhat |April 18, 2011

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CSA updates regulatory framework

The Canadian Securities Administrators have updated the regulatory framework for firms and individuals who deal in securities, provide investment advice or manage investment funds. The revised rules codify current exemption orders and frequently asked questions, provide new filing timelines, refine certain exemptions, and provide extended transition periods in respect of certain requirements. New guidance and […]

By Staff |April 15, 2011

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