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For real estate, think global Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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For real estate, think global

Everyone knows the old adage about the three most important things in real estate, but when it comes to real estate securities, “location, location, location” is not so much repetition but a call to diversification. “A global approach, in my opinion, is recommended as it provides the widest range of return opportunities, and it also […]

By Staff |March 21, 2011

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Macquarie completes IPO Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Macquarie completes IPO

Macquarie Emerging Markets Infrastructure Income Fund has completed its initial public offering.

By Vikram Barhat |February 18, 2011

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Corporate class coming to Meritage portfolios Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Corporate class coming to Meritage portfolios

Subject to regulatory approval, National Bank Securities will shortly add four new corporate class portfolios to its Meritage Portfolios lineup. The new portfolios will allow investors to benefit from tax-deferred switching and compound growth in their non-registered accounts. The Meritage Portfolios invest in third-party funds selected using a quantitative approach known as the Select Rating […]

By Staff |February 16, 2011

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U.S. to lead recovery: Laurentian Bank Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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U.S. to lead recovery: Laurentian Bank

Looking for a contrarian conversation starter to put in front of your clients? Try the sunny outlook for the U.S. economy, which may be positioned to outperform in 2011, according to Laurentian Bank. The U.S. economy has already recovered “all economic activity lost during the recession,” and is building upon that base, says Sébastien Lavoie, […]

By Steven Lamb |February 16, 2011

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