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GIPS – is a standard for firms calculates and presenting investment results to clients. Core Principles Of GIPS : 1. Fundamentals of compliance – The definition of firm and the firm’s definition of discretion . This is critical to ensure comparison across different firms . 2. Input Data – consistency is key . Very specific rules around valuation etc . 3. Calculations Methodology – Certain calculation methodology has to be used for comparability. 4. Composite Construction – Aggregation Of similar…

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If you own funds managed by other is it is a good idea to have a basic understanding of how to evaluate portfolios. Evaluating a portfolio consists of three parts : 1. Performance Measurement 2. Performance Attribution 3. Performance Appraisal Performance Measurement Performance Measurement is an evaluation of how well a portfolio is doing and the primary measurement indicator is the rate of return . The rate of return is defined as the investment related growth of an asset during…

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The outdoor mini food market is back at union station! I am a sucker for food trucks and any sort of pop up markets . While I was waiting for my husband to finish work I decided to drop by the food market . I am very glad I did ! Union Chicken I finally had a chance to try the OG Fried Chicken Sandwich From Union Chicken. This was delicious ! The portion is huge , the chicken is…

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We decided to try Patois . One of the restaurants from Blog TO’s 100 Restaurants In Toronto To Try Before You Die . If was an excellent decision. The restaurant describes itself as Caribbean Meets Asian Soul Food . I got a more Caribbean vibe than Asian. Which I was happy with since I love my Caribbean dishes . Reservation I recommend you make reservations ahead of time . We were able to get a table for two at the…

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Earlier this year I had a chance to stay at the Delta In Downtown Toronto for a week . It was a bit of a staycation for us . I normally love the views and the lounge service available in this hotel . This time around we were upgraded to a really fancy suite . It was more of an apartment with a huge bedroom, kitchen , hall and dining room area . The best part were the floor to…

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One of my first friends in Canada dragged me out to Borrel in Toronto. Borrel is a Dutch Restaurant in Danforth serving Dutch Snacks and comfort food . We were specifically here to try the Dutch Pancakes. On her recent trip to London, England she had tried Dutch pancakes and was on a mission to find it again in Canada ! I am always for helping recreate memories! We tried both savoy and sweet Dutch Pancakes and they were delicious….

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Had high expectations for this place based on feedback from friends and online reviews. Was super disappointed. Had the chicken and waffles . The chicken wasn’t done like a traditional fried chicken. The cocktails were good. The serving plates were nice . Wasn’t a big fan of the inside decor either . I just wasn’t feeling this place . Overall this place wasn’t for me !

Carisma is an Italian place that is very near to my workplace and often shows up whenever I look for a place for dinner . It has three dollar signs as such my husband usually rejects it for dinner! Last month I decided to try it for dinner with my friend! I have a foodie friend who I usually try these places with . The food was delicious! Italian food well done . I normally don’t mind paying more for…

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I have tried high tea at two places in Toronto. Omni King Edwards Hotel Recently I met my friends for high tea at King Edwards Hotel . I was not impressed by the experience. The tea I had was nothing special. The sandwiches not impressive and most desserts blah . Only a few of their desserts were good . I would recommend against doing high tea at King Edward Hotel ! The Park Hyatt Toronto More than two years ago…

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Market Microstructure Market microstructure refers to the trading protocols that determines how a trader’s demand is translated into execution . Markets Three different type of markets exist: Order Driven – prices established by public limit orders . ECN and automated auction markets . Quote Driven – prices are established by a market maker or dealer . Hybrid markets has a bit of both – NYSE Difference between a broker and a dealer ? Dealers provide liquidity. When a trader doesn’t…

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