360 online magazine

Welcome to the latest edition of 360, RBC Dexia’s online magazine which features extensive coverage of the latest issues and trends impacting asset managers and the financial sector.

While the world has been focused on the debt crisis in Europe, we are reminded that growth and prosperity may lie east. Having survived the crash of its commercial real estate sector, Dubai is showing strong signs of recovery and is once again positioning itself as an important economic power in the Middle East.

The Euro crisis hit equities markets worldwide in the second half of last year. As a result, Canadian pension funds have turned their attentions towards alternative asset classes to arrest declining funding levels. We explore this trend and what it might mean for other institutional investors if sovereign debt volatility continues.

The impact of regulatory change continues to dominate the thoughts of asset managers. We analyse how the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) will change the investment landscape and whether the deluge of consultations published by regulators threatens to overwhelm financial sector participants.

We also take an in-depth look at the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). There is still uncertainty around this wide-ranging legislation emanating from the United States, so we have deconstructed its key components to provide a snapshot of how it might affect you.

We hope you enjoy this edition of 360 and look forward to your feedback and comment.

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