Archive for 09


“The PPP works best only when you have an income stream”


“The PPP works best only when you have an income stream”

September 2011

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto, on – funding large infrastructure projects through debt, not Public-Private Partnerships – raising taxes to tap a booming property market.


“The PPP works best only when you have an income stream”


“The PPP works best only when you have an income stream”

September 2011

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto, on, – ending a political system of patronage – growing jobs and balancing budgets during a recession – how the city has fared under his successor.


“The PPP works best only when you have an income stream”


“The PPP works best only when you have an income stream”

September 2011

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto, on – what the US could learn from Toronto’s approach to debt – the virtues of a consumption tax – the impact of Asia’s growth on Canada.


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”

September 2011

(Part 1 of 3) Conversation with Gordon Nixon, CEO, RBC - how the bank is staying healthy while others are faltering - their different approach to wealth management - expansion in Asia.


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”

September 2011

(Part 2 of 3) Conversation with Gordon Nixon, CEO, RBC - RBC’s desire to dominate in Canada - growth strategies through organic and merger opportunities - the thankless task of compliance with Basel III.


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”


“Canada’s still a better bet than the US.”

September 2011

(Part 3 of 3) Conversation with Gordon Nixon, CEO, RBC - branding and positioning vis-a-vis competitors - developing a culture around risk-reward - the impact of the US economy on Canada.


The Japanese loan was the best option for Jakarta’s transportation infrastructure project


The Japanese loan was the best option for Jakarta’s transportation infrastructure project

September 2011

(Part 1 of 2) Conversation with Fauzi Bowo, first elected governor of Jakarta, Indonesia, on - bold decisions in public transport - the secrets to keeping clean government - managing vested interests in infrastructure development


The Japanese loan was the best option for Jakarta’s transportation infrastructure project


The Japanese loan was the best option for Jakarta’s transportation infrastructure project

September 2011

(Part 2 of 2) Conversation with Fauzi Bowo, first elected governor of Jakarta, Indonesia, on - voters’ expectations - managing the pressures of migration to Jakarta - first municipal bonds to be issued next year