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Global Market Information
Feature Articles
360 magazine
Italian poll results
The value of liquidity. Can it be measured?
Adapting to market change: Alternatives poll results
Trends in Fund Distribution
Securities lending market update
Asian investment trends poll
Liability benchmarking for pension plans
Canadian pension quick poll results
Securities lending survey results
Preparing for the new UCITS IV implementation measures
UCITS IV: Which business model for tomorrow?
Moving from UCITS III to UCITS IV
Perspectives
Demystifying Securities Lending
Practical Guide to Outsourcing Partnerships
Global Fund Distribution Survey
Pooled Fund Survey
Distribution Support Survey
RBC Dexia Special Reports
Investment Counsellor Services Resources
Learning Exchange
Market Insights

At RBC Dexia Investor Services, we understand that knowledge is a powerful tool, which is why we have a variety of information resources available to our clients, accessible at any time.

Global Market Information
RBC Dexia Investor Services Global Market Information (GMI) provides you with online access to timely information on issues that can affect client portfolios. Information is updated instantly as changes occur.
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Feature Articles
RBC Dexia Investor Services is a regular contributor to key industry publications. We are pleased to provide you with access to select feature articles. The ICFA Luxembourg Funds Industry Round Table 2009 – April/May 2009
ICFA Magazine
Contribution by: Jean-Michel Loehr
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360 magazine
RBC Dexia’s dynamic online magazine provides insightful commentary on market issues and trends relevant to you. Explore the feature articles in 360—then add your comments and share the articles with your colleagues. 360 magazine
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Italian poll results
As financial institutions look to capitalise on new business opportunities in Italy RBC Dexia has launched a major new poll survey report assessing the evolution of the domestic market, the likely long term impacts of the financial crisis and the introduction of domestic and European rules and regulations. Italian poll results
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The value of liquidity. Can it be measured?
The notion of liquidity has never been more relevant, or as frequently referenced as it is today. In this report, released in partnership with RiskMetrics, a new framework for valuing and measuring liquidity is introduced along with key areas of consideration for portfolio managers. The value of liquidity. Can it be measured?
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Adapting to market change:
Alternatives poll results
RBC Dexia’s survey of alternative asset managers from around the world highlights the resilience of this sector and the growing importance of governance, transparency and domicile selection in a post-financial crisis period. Adapting to market change: Alternatives poll results
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Trends in Fund Distribution: Fund
distribution poll summary results
Evolution of the fund distribution poses key challenges to market players. This special poll report surveys a range of fund promoters and distributors to assess the resilience of the cross-border fund market and ways promoters and distributors are adapting to change following the global financial crisis. Trends in Fund Distribution: Fund distribution poll summary results
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Securities lending market update
How did global markets perform over the quarter? Are there any hot issues or sectors to be aware of? Review our quarterly update, featuring market commentary from our securities lending trading desk heads located in London, Sydney and Toronto. Market update, Q1 2010
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Raising the bar
Asian investment trends poll
RBC Dexia recently surveyed a range of investing institutions in Asia Pacific to explore the latest key trends and opportunities and challenges facing their businesses. Raising the bar: Asian investment trends poll
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Liability benchmarking for pension plans
The ultimate goal of pension investments is to ensure that a plan’s assets are invested to meet future benefit payments. In this feature report, we explore the value of adopting a liability benchmark—to measure the relative performance of a liability-driven investment approach. Liability benchmarking for pension plans
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Pension quick poll results
The three R’s: reform, risk, returns
RBC Dexia’s second pension quick poll reveals that defined benefit plans sponsors view pension reform efforts as average or poor. And risk issues, predominantly liquidity risk, continue to pose significant challenges. Pension quick poll results
The three R’s: reform, risk, returns
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Prudent approach prevails:
Securities lending survey results
Market dynamics have changed and risk sensitivities are heightened. In response, have market intermediaries and beneficial owners adjusted their securities lending programs, or not? Review our survey results. Prudent approach prevails: Securities
lending survey results
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Target 2011: Preparing for the new
UCITS IV implementation measures
With the countdown to UCITS IV implementation now well underway, funds industry professionals must assess the changes and consider the business options ahead. Target 2011: Preparing for the new
UCITS IV implementation measures
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UCITS IV: Which business model for tomorrow?
   
RBC Dexia and KPMG have combined to launch a major new study report assessing the likely impact of forthcoming UCITS IV implementation in 2011 and the opportunities and challenges it presents. UCITS IV: Which business model for
tomorrow?
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Moving from UCITS III to UCITS IV
Introducing “Towards the next generation: moving from UCITS III to UCITS IV”, a guide designed to outline and explain key regulatory amendments due to be introduced with the launch of UCITS IV. Towards the next generation: moving from UCITS III to UCITS IV
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Perspectives
In the July 2010 edition of Perspectives, RBC Dexia’s proprietary newsletter, eleven industry experts share their insights on the health of pension systems around the world. They also offer their opinions on what can be done to improve the situation to ensure that workers are adequately supported in their retirement. Pension prognosis: Assessing the health of pension systems worldwide
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Demystifying Securities Lending
In this proprietary guide, RBC Dexia provides clear insight surrounding recent events in the securities lending market and explores a number of key product features. Demystifying Securities Lending
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Practical Guide to Outsourcing Partnerships
Outsourcing is a growing trend and this feature publication, developed with Kingston Smith Consulting LLP, provides an end-to-end view of the 11 key steps to consider – helping you make an informed decision. A practical guide to outsourcing partnerships
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Global Fund Distribution Survey
RBC Dexia, in conjunction with CREATE-Research, recently released the results of a survey that assessed the impact of UCITS on global fund distribution. Global fund distribution: Bridging new frontiers
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Pooled Fund Survey
RBC Dexia’s Pooled Fund Survey, produced on a quarterly basis by our Risk and Investment Analytics group, represents contributions from over 80 asset managers with Canadian pooled funds, covering nearly 700 funds and 19 mandates, including three new mandates – Diversified Canadian Equity, North American Equity and Short-Term Bonds. The survey provides plan sponsors and investment managers with the opportunity to evaluate the performance of individual pooled funds according to mandates, peers and benchmarks. Pooled Fund Survey – First Quarter 2010
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Distribution Support Survey
RBC Dexia’s proprietary survey explores the issues and trends impacting fund distributors. The Future of the Fund Distribution Market

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RBC Dexia Special Reports
Insight and commentary on how recent industry challenges and developments can affect your business.
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Investment Counsellor Services Resources  
This site provides you with access to resources for our Investment Counsellor Services (ICS), including the ICS reference guide, with frequently used forms and agreements, and regional contacts.
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Learning Exchange  
The Learning Exchange program is designed to help enhance your market and industry knowledge. Programs are currently available to RBC Dexia Investor Services Trust clients.
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