Trade Talk, Summer 2009
Table of Contents
In this issue...
A message from our CEO
We are very aware that we must make every effort to deliver the highest service level possible to meet your unique and evolving needs. I am proud that our commitment to our clients was recently recognized in the 2009 Global Finance magazine survey.
The long and short of it
Looked at through a close-up lens, equity markets came a long way over the spring relative to what we knew about the state of the economy.
The inflation debate
The inflation pessimists expect a major acceleration of inflation in future years in response to the rapid acceleration of money supply growth that has occurred over the last year. But we believe that the story is more complex than that.
Taking care - CIBC Mellon's inaugural corporate social responsibility review
CIBC Mellon introduced its inaugural corporate social responsibility (CSR) review. Aptly titled Taking Care, the review provides details of CIBC Mellon's progress on the CSR commitments it made last year and its objectives for 2009.
An interview with Harry Culham: Opportunities for institutional investors
Harry Culham, managing director, head of fixed income, currencies and distribution at CIBC's wholesale banking arm discusses current and upcoming challenges and opportunities for institutional investors in the Canadian marketplace.
Investment funds: Transition of Canadian GAAP to IFRS
CIBC Mellon is dedicated to facilitating the transition to IFRS for its investment fund clients. To support our commitment, we have developed a comprehensive IFRS changeover plan.
This issue by:
Thomas C. MacMillan
Avery Shenfeld
Richard B. Hoey
James Dennison
Harry Culham
Cely So Yao
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