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Water fund focuses on delivery, not control

(March 2007) Since it’s a basic requirement of life, the notion of commoditizing water can make people uncomfortable. As a commodity, it has no replacement, nor can consumers simply strike it from their daily lives. But with climate change, natural disasters and sheer global population growth, there is no question that clean, fresh water is […]

By Steven Lamb |March 1, 2007

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Products

Demand-driven structured products attract regulators

Structured products may well be the new mutual funds. But financial innovation inevitably attracts regulatory scrutiny, suggests McCarthy Tétrault securities lawyer Ronald Schwass, especially when it comes to features and techniques that are not typically permitted in a mutual fund structure. Hence, it’s incumbent on advisors to attend to the details in new structured products. […]

By Scot Blythe |February 5, 2007

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In the green

(January 2007) Everyone talks about the weather, and now people say they want to do something about it. In Canada, environmental issues top health care as our number-one worry. CEOs are getting into the scene by saying it’s time to do more to protect against climate change. Even U.S. President George W. Bush is pushing […]

By Mark Brown |January 25, 2007

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CSA seeks hedge fund transparency

(January 2007) As the Canadian hedge fund industry continues to grow, regulation is on a lot of people’s minds. The Canadian Securities Administrators has addressed investor concerns with the release of a six-page report that says the securities framework that’s in place for hedge funds is “appropriate.” However, a few issues related to fees, marketing […]

By Bryan Borzykowski |January 17, 2007

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