The year 2011 wasn’t very kind for global equity markets. US stocks were flat; Canadian, European, and Japanese stocks were down double digits; and emerging markets suffered even greater losses. Contrary to what many believed at the start of the year, the bond market was the place to be in 2011. » Continue Reading
As we enter the fourth quarter of what has proved to be an eventful year, there are plenty of downside risks to contemplate. The robust growth in industrial production we saw in OECD countries at the beginning of the year has waned significantly, and in some cases even contracted. Growth is still evident in the developing » Continue Reading
The Pooled fund survey is produced by RBC Dexia's Risk and Investment Analytics group and represents contributions from over 80 asset managers, covering nearly 700 unique funds. » Continue Reading