Risk

It’s risk-on again for emerging markets

After taking a 21% tumble last year, emerging markets have rebounded so far in 2012 on the back of a resurgent investor appetite and a risk-on mood for emerging markets.

By Vikram Barhat |February 17, 2012

3 min read

Market Insights

Emerging market inflows soar

Risk appears to be back in vogue. While most investors are wary of the European and U.S. stock markets, money has already been pouring into emerging markets so far this year, with funds dedicated to the asset class enjoying their best start to a year since 2006.

February 8, 2012

2 min read

Market Insights

Help clients worry less, invest more

Anchoring is a psychological condition that stems from a person’s upbringing and experiences

By Victor Ricciardi |February 3, 2012

3 min read

Market Insights

The perils of chasing yield

Government fiscal stimulus and central bank programs are trying to motivate businesses and consumers to spend more by keeping the interest costs low, but at the detriment of long-term savers.

By Murray Belzberg |February 3, 2012

3 min read

Advisors ignore clients’ true risk capacity

Relying solely on risk-tolerance questionnaires to assess clients is wrong, Tom Idzorek of Morningstar told the New York Consultants Conference, hosted by the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) earlier this week.

By Melissa Shin |February 1, 2012

2 min read

“Rogue” trading exposes poor management

The importance of developing a risk management culture and infrastructure in today’s complex markets cannot be overstated. UBS Bank found it the hard way, on the back of a $2 billion-plus loss, but put the spotlight on the importance of managing a complex trading operation, and the need for developing a robust risk management system.

By Vikram Barhat |October 5, 2011

3 min read

Almost There: A Special Report on Retirement

The first Canadian baby boomers have hit official retirement age; soon their ranks will swell. Many advisors built their practices around accumulating wealth for these clients. Now comes the tricky part: planning for the actual retirement phase.

By Staff |September 8, 2011

4 min read

Risk

It’s risk-on again for emerging markets

Emerging market inflows soar

Help clients worry less, invest more

The perils of chasing yield

Help clients realize they can’t control success

Advisors ignore clients’ true risk capacity

Abandoned briefcase at the airport

Alpha’s residual nature

“Rogue” trading exposes poor management

Almost There: A Special Report on Retirement