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In the News
February 24, 2010

Bernanke Says Rates to Stay Low For a Long Time

In the News | Wealth Management

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says a weak job market and low inflation will likely let the central bank keep interest rates low for a long time.

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In the News
February 23, 2010

Learning From the Inspiring Attitude of Olympians

In the News | Wealth Management

What kind of commitment does it take to make it to the top of your game, achieving lofty goals that others might only dream of? Is there something special about elite-level athletes that gives them an edge?

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In the News
February 10, 2010

Canada Stocks Rise as Insurers Gain; Oil Companies Decline

In the News | Institutional Equity

Canadian stocks rose as financial companies gained before quarterly earnings reports from the country’s three largest insurers and after U.S. President Barack Obama said he doesn’t “begrudge” some bank bonuses.

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Video
January 22, 2010

Power of Zero Interest Rates

Video | Institutional Balanced

For the first time in 70 years, Treasury bills are paying either zero or near-zero interest. With the economic recovery still in its early stages and inflation well-contained, central bankers are not likely to retreat from their current low interest rate policy anytime soon.

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In the News
January 14, 2010

Trading Day - InveStyle

In the News | Institutional Balanced

BNN discusses investment strategy with Marcus Xu, Manager of Equity Operations, Genus Capital Management.

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In the News
January 8, 2010

Market Close with Wayne Wachell

In the News | Institutional Balanced

Disappointing U.S. employment data hasn't deflated everyone's expectations of a recovery. BNN speaks with Wayne Wachell, CEO and Chief Investment Officer, Genus Capital Management.

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Commentary
December 31, 2009

The Power of Zero Interest Rates

Commentary | Wealth Management

For the first time in 70 years, Treasury bills are paying either zero or near-zero interest. With the economic recovery still in its early stages and inflation well-contained, central bankers are not likely to retreat from their current low interest rate policy anytime soon.

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In the News
December 15, 2009

Government to Change GST Legislation

In the News | Institutional Balanced

The Canadian Federal Government has announced its intention to introduce legislation at its earliest opportunity to support the continued taxation (GST) of discretionary management fees.

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In the News
December 7, 2009

Market Wrap with Marcus Xu

In the News | Institutional Balanced

The U.S. lost fewer jobs than expected and the Canadian economy added nearly 80,000 jobs, sending the North American markets and commodities into a tizzy. With employment ticking up, why would the markets go down? BNN speaks to Marcus Xu, Manager of Equity Operations at Genus.

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In the News
December 2, 2009

Video Commentary

In the News | Institutional Balanced

Our video commentary features CEO and Chief Investment Officer, Wayne Wachell, and Director of Wealth Management, Leslie G. Cliff, discussing the economy, the markets and opportunities to add value in our clients' portfolios.

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