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Investors should choose Cdn bonds: Moody’s

When choosing between U.S. and Canadian bond issuers, it’s best to look north of the border, says Moody's.

By Wire services |September 11, 2012

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Should LIBOR be scrapped?

Britain’s financial regulator on Friday launched a quick review of the London interbank offered rate, which has been the subject of a global scandal. Martin Wheatley, managing director of the Financial Services Authority, said Friday he was calling for industry responses by Sept. 7. The proposals submitted will be included in legislation now pending in […]

By Wire services |August 10, 2012

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How to function under low interest rates

Interest rates haven’t been this low since the 1930s. Here’s how one insurer is adapting

By Melissa Shin |July 23, 2012

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How insurers can handle interest rate risk

Long-term interest rates remain historically low, and the U.S. Federal Reserve has no plans to raise rates until 2014.

By Suzanne Sharma |July 23, 2012

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