Industry

Emerging market debt feeds on risk appetite

When looking for higher yield or to diversify investments far afield, Canadians investors should look at emerging market (EM) debt.

By Vikram Barhat |February 7, 2013

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2013 to be banner year for ETFs

The growth of the Canadian exchange traded fund (ETF) industry over the next year will be driven by, among other factors, increased awareness among investors of the fundamental benefits of ETFs and their more strategic long-term use within portfolios, finds the annual BMO Canadian ETF Outlook Report. The study shows ETFs enjoyed tremendous growth in […]

By Staff |February 7, 2013

2 min read

Educate clients about TFSA stipulations

TFSAs are effective saving tools, but clients don’t always understand them.

By Suzanne Sharma |February 7, 2013

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Acquisition pricing poses challenge for Canadian firms

Canadian power and utilities companies are showing an appetite for merger and acquisitions to grow and diversify, but are facing increased uncertainty when it comes to pricing the deals due to changing regulatory structures, says a new Ernst & Young report. “Regulatory models are changing in many power and utilities jurisdictions,” says Gerard McInnis, partner […]

By Staff |February 6, 2013

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