Cutting Through the Noise
August 5, 2015
Central bankers' views on near-zero interest rates are changing, and hopefully more balance is coming into the conversation.
Read MoreJune 18, 2015
Are central bankers getting in the way of the natural path of an economic cycle?
Read MoreJune 8, 2015
A quote from Charlie Munger captures the essence of the economic experiment that we’re all taking part in.
Read MoreMay 19, 2015
Letterman's last show this week marks a changing of the guard in late night TV. Is investment management next?
Read MoreMay 8, 2015
The Canadian and U.S. central banks are good at finding a reason why they shouldn’t increase interest rates. It's time to put a little hay in the loft.
Read MoreApril 30, 2015
Retail banking in Canada is hugely profitable, which is why RBC's fee hike announcement is causing a stir.
Read MoreApril 24, 2015
A look at what the increase to the annual TFSA contribution limit means for you.
Read MoreApril 23, 2015
The federal government proposed a budget this week with some big implications for investors.
Read MoreApril 7, 2015
Is the Canadian housing market heading towards a soft landing? Hardly.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2015
Uh-oh ... Canadian banks are starting to offer teaser rates on mortgages.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2015
The media frenzy around when the Federal Reserve is going to start raising interest rates is taking Fed follies to a whole new level.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2015
The fund industry isn't playing ball with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), which raises the question, "Is this the final nail in the coffin for trailers?"
Read MoreMarch 3, 2015
Why Bomber's management team should be more attentive to the hand that feeds it.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2015
A look at why we're intently watching to see what happens with the Alberta housing market.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2015
The volatility we've seen in the markets so far this year has been remarkable. Valuation driven managers are eating it up.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2015
A look at the relationship between tech companies and advertising revenues.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2015
The strong U.S. dollar is going to be a prominent feature of this quarter’s reporting season. We look at the impact through a Canadian lens.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2015
Is a fund that was up 28% in a year really a low volatility fund?
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2015
Clearly, Monday's letter should have been couriered to Bank Governor Poloz.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2015
January 7, 2015
Be leery of forecasters. Economists have predicted 9 of the last 5 recessions.
Read MoreDecember 30, 2014
Oil is the topic of the day. Tom provides some perspective on this slippery matter.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2014
New regulations will force investment dealers to provide better disclosure on performance and fees. We're doing our part to help get advisors ready.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2014
The real estate industry and banks are saying there are some signs of strain in the market, but the risks are benign. Tom thinks otherwise.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2014
A look at how index-linked notes blatantly overstate their benefits.
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