Monthly Archives: May 2012

More on the downside to IPO investors

Private equity firm Carlyle Group LP went public today raising $671 million in its initial public offering and making its three founding partners billionaires. The issue was priced below the marketed range however, after struggling to win investors wary of … Continue reading

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‘Liar’s Poker’ Author on Culture of Wall Street

Michael Lewis, who authored “Moneyball,” “Liar’s Poker” and “The Blind Side” spoke to CNBC this morning about the two key themes that degraded our financial system over the past 30 years. I agree with Lewis that the solutions are quite … Continue reading

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Saskatchewan Investment Conference May 4-5

I will be speaking at the Saskatchewan Investment Conference this Friday and Saturday at the Radisson Hotel Saskatoon.  You can view the agenda here.  I will be doing a presentation on Friday at 3:30pm and a Keynote Sat at 9:00am.  … Continue reading

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