Monthly Archives: February 2016

The insidious scourge of HFT

Just 15 years ago, security trading took place on a handful of not-for-profit exchanges deemed necessary utilities in support of free and transparent markets all over the world.  For their best efforts, the exchanges were immune from liability and regulated … Continue reading

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Jingle mail rising in Alberta as losses mount for lenders

Alberta is the only Canadian province to offer non-recourse residential mortgages where owners can hand keys back to their lender and walk away without further liability. Because these are traditional mortgages with a 20%+ down payment, they are not insured … Continue reading

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Change needed far beyond race or sex

“I’ve got to just jump in here because, honestly, Senator Sanders is the only person who would characterize me a woman running to be the first woman president as exemplifying the establishment.” –Hillary Clinton, February 4, 2016 Reality:  As America … Continue reading

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