Global investing

U.S. IPO market shows signs of hope

American investors are eager for new, innovative public offerings, despite the fallout created by Facebook’s failed IPO launch in May.

July 25, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Canadian foreign deals up 191%

Canadian companies closed $15.1 billion in deals in Europe in Q2, a post-crisis quarterly high.

By Staff |July 19, 2012

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Industry

Investors wary of scandal

Financial institutions like Barlcays and JP Morgan have been hogging the limelight lately, pushing officials and investors alike to question the integrity of the industry. Help your clients cut through the noise and focus on rational planning.

July 12, 2012

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Industry

Canadians predict recession for U.S.: survey

Canadians are optimistic about our country’s financial outlook, but are anxious about the poor performance and weak recovery of our Southern neighbours, says a BMO Harris Private Banking study. Read: Canadian equities make a comeback Almost three-quarters (72%) are worried global economic troubles will impact Canada’s relative prosperity and their portfolios, with 41% predicting the […]

By Staff |July 12, 2012

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Brandes launches global fund

The Brandes Global Opportunities Fund has opened for business. Brandes Investment Partners launched the fund to provide investors with access to worldwide equity market valuations. It aims to help your clients buy undervalued businesses from around the world, regardless of market capitalization or location, and promises access to both emerging and mature markets. “The new […]

By Staff |July 4, 2012

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Investors tired of the Eurozone: Desjardins

Investors’ patience is wearing thin as the unstable global economy continues to threaten their assets and investments, says a Desjardins Group Economic Studies team. And uncertainty about the ability of political and financial authorities to resolve the crisis has continued to escalate. “It would be overly optimistic to think that the global problems of public […]

By Staff |June 21, 2012

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Global economies shifting

The developed world’s current woes—anaemic economic recovery, deleveraging of private sectors and shrinking balance sheets of the financial sector—will likely continue for another decade. At the same time, the dynamic emerging world will create a desirable background story.

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