Martha Porado

Industry

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan returns 6.3% in H1

Most asset classes grew, with real estate the one exception

By Martha Porado | August 21, 2019

2 min read

Market Insights

A refresher on currency hedging

Expert recommends “clear, long-term framework for currency management”

By Martha Porado | March 11, 2019

3 min read

Market Insights

‘Negative feedback loops’ of climate change a significant risk

Investors shouldn't ignore the impacts of a changing climate on migration and other social issues

By Martha Porado | February 1, 2019

5 min read

Industry

MPPs agree on national regulator

Ontario’s electoral candidates stressed the need to simplify securities regulation at a debate last week, but fumbled a simple question about OBSI’s powers.

By Martha Porado | June 9, 2014

3 min read

Planning and Advice

How to captivate clients

Make sure you communicate effectively with every client.

By Martha Porado | August 21, 2013

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Where to look in emerging markets

CIBC economist Benjamin Tal points out EM investment opportunities.

By Martha Porado | August 14, 2013

3 min read

Industry

McDonald’s employee budget ignores food, heat, reality

McDonald’s has teamed up with Visa to create a website illustrating how its workers should budget for a healthy lifestyle.

By Martha Porado | August 6, 2013

2 min read

Market Insights

U.S. economy in the lead

America is outpacing the rest of the world.

By Martha Porado | July 24, 2013

2 min read

Industry

Signs of life in U.S. real estate

Housing is still recovering, but prices and starts are rising.

By Martha Porado | July 17, 2013

2 min read

Market Insights

Don’t sell corporate bonds

Investors shouldn’t scramble to make major portfolio adjustments.

By Martha Porado | July 10, 2013

2 min read

Economic Indicators

U.S. can’t depend on QE

Why the Fed’s QE was started, and why it needs to slow it down.

By Martha Porado | July 3, 2013

2 min read

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