Fitch Ratings foresees an increase in negative ratings actions in the year ahead.Given the likelihood of a slowdown in economic growth, continuing elevated levels of market risk, and a move away from the very low levels of credit defaults seen since 2004, the rating agency predicts these factors will all likely contribute to a continuing […]
Total issuance down 61%
First Coverage Inc., a Web-based software company serving the investment community, today announced that it has significantly expanded the depth of information available to participants through the inclusion of quote feeds from almost every major and secondary global exchange.The expanded coverage provides portfolio managers the ability to gather a complete set of diversified information from […]
Median price of a new home drops by 10%
20 funds let investors choose from a variety of asset classes that generate cash flow
Resulting income gains will help shield consumers from U.S. slowdown
AGF Funds Inc. reports that AGF Management Ltd. Vice Chairman Robert Farquharson, one of Canada’s leading investment managers, will assume full portfolio management responsibilities for AGF Canadian Growth Equity Fund, AGF Canadian Resources Fund, AGF Global Resources Class and AGF Precious Metals Fund, effective immediately.Today’s announcement follows the January 25 resignation of Charles Oliver and […]
New option increases flexibility and tax-efficiency of program
Fed decision on rates coming Wednesday