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Fundamentals: Economics

New Basel III Rules and What They Mean for the Banks’ Capital Structure

Governments and taxpayers in several countries – excluding Canada - ended up having to bail out many banks in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. However, if such an event happens again, new regulations known as Basel III guidelines will put more of the onus on the bank’s own stakeholders.

Fundamentals: Funds

What is a Balanced Fund?

Balanced Funds are ideal for investors looking for a higher level of safety, along with income and modest capital appreciation. But expense ratios for these vary widely. Mutual Funds come…

September 13, 2016
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Fundamentals: Economics

What Are The Types of Capital Securities Issued by Banks?

The types of capital securities issued by banks can be confusing even to sophisticated market players, but it’s important to understand how these differ from one another and how they…

Investing: Markets

What’s Fintech?

Financial technology, or fintech, is changing the way people deal with their finances, leading to more efficient transactions and more informed consumers. Financial technology, or fintech, is most often associated…

September 6, 2016
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Fundamentals: Stocks

The Price Earnings Ratio, a Useful Measure for Stock Valuation

The Price Earnings ratio is one of the top tools for stock valuation because it makes a direct connection between share price and earnings. But context is everything and it’s…