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Fundamentals: Economics

From Truman to Trump: A history of political interference with the Fed

The U.S. Federal Reserve was created to pursue its objectives free from political interference, but there have been times when politicians just couldn’t help themselves from offering advice or applying…

Investing: Markets

From chalk boy to legendary advisor: Al Pearlstein’s long game

At 92, Al Pearlstein has a bit of a longer view of investing than most people. But for the legendary Bay Street wealth manager and pension advisor, who’s seen clients…

June 21, 2019
4 mins Read

Fundamentals: Economics

The U.S. Federal Reserve: A stabilizing force

The U.S. Federal Reserve was initially established as a chaperone of sorts – one who could help the banking system get out of trouble after a series of financial…

June 19, 2019
3 mins Read

Financial Careers: Qualifications

What’s in your CFA lunch?

Move over, breakfast. In the middle of the CFA exam, the most important meal of the day may just be lunch. But what do you eat when you have less…

May 9, 2019
3 mins Read

Financial Careers: Qualifications

What CFA exam location is best for you?

When Derek Dedman wrote his Level III CFA exam in Ottawa, he was in an overflow room along with hundreds of people – a much different experience from when he…

May 9, 2019
4 mins Read

Financial Careers: Qualifications

What to expect on CFA exam day

If you’re a nervous CFA candidate wondering what to expect on exam day, you may find some comfort in astronaut Chris Hadfield’s approach to space missions. Hadfield is often asked…