Investments

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

2 min read

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

1 min read

Trade execution under scrutiny

Regulators are looking at rules for best execution, say presenters at the Canadian Equity Market conference, presented by Ontario Securities Commission and IIROC in Toronto today.

By Philip Porado |June 26, 2012

1 min read