Why Canada’s economy is underperforming

The Canadian economy will continue to underperform over the next year, relative to the U.S. and on a global scale. That’s due to our high level of consumer debt, and to weak oil prices and exports, says Luc de la Durantaye, managing director of asset allocation and currency management at CIBC Asset Management. He manages […]

September Fed rate hike unlikely; Canada’s rate fate uncertain

The New York Fed’s president has cast doubt over whether the U.S. will raise rates in September.

  • By: Staff
  • August 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:14
Experts split on rate cut’s impact

On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada lowered its target for the overnight rate to 0.5%. In the past few weeks, economists were split on whether the BoC would make this move despite the obvious weakness in both the domestic and global economy, says Darcy Briggs, portfolio manager with Franklin Bissett Investment Management.

  • By: Katie Keir
  • July 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:42
Fixed income opportunities in a low-yield environment

Investors have turned to bonds to provide income, liquidity, stability and diversification.

People Watch: On the move in March

Here's a review of people on the move in March 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • April 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:00

Fixed income is ready to play a new part in Canadian pension portfolios

  • March 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:40
People Watch: On the move in January

Here's a review of the people on the move in January 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • February 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 14:00
Winners of the Morningstar Awards are…

Morningstar Research has announced the winners of the 2014 Morningstar Awards.

  • By: Staff
  • November 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:05
People Watch: On the move in October

Here's a review of people on the move in October.

  • By: Staff
  • November 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 13:05
2014 Top 40 Money Managers Report: Fear factor

To preserve recent gains, pension funds are diversifying their assets—and facing the risk issue head-on