Trade Talk, March 2008

Table of Contents

In this issue...

The fate of equity markets largely involves how the global financial system weathers the credit storms in the U.S. housing market, and its ability to underpin growth over the medium term.

From 2004 to 2007, the foreign exchange market grew at an unprecedented rate.

The corporate actions department introduces its notification scrubbing module.

CIBC Mellon is committed to giving you the information and tools you need to navigate whatever challenges the markets present.

Under current market conditions, institutional investors are seeking to use all sources of alpha generation at their disposal, and more securities lenders are accepting cash as collateral now than ever before.

In April 2008, CIBC Mellon will introduce an enhanced level of security for e-mails sent to clients, pensioners and other external parties.

This issue by:

Avery Shenfeld
Sharon Grewal

Vivian Petiza 

Thomas C. MacMillan

Jeffrey Alexander

Simon Baker 

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