IIAC releases Securities Industry Performance Q4 report
But the allure of a less bureaucratic, more entrepreneurial environment is still appealing
Operating profits for financial industries climbed 15.8% to an all-time high of $81.3 billion
Although progress has been slow, brokerage firms are becoming more aware of women’s needs
Three major Canadian broker-dealers a part of the action
Any regulatory system that promotes growth necessarily accepts a risk of a meltdown
Tight credit conditions will persist well into 2008
Brokerages price to book value is still 28% above its long-term average
Banks have sufficient earnings strength and diversification to be able to absorb the necessary mark-downs on the loan pipeline
Big five remain strong despite credit crisis