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DB pensions gain strength

Pension assets rose for a third successive quarter as global financial markets have continued to climb in 2014, shows a survey from RBC Investor & Treasury Services.

By Staff |April 23, 2014

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Choose emerging over developed markets

Undervalued emerging markets are pricing in risks.

By Jessica Bruno |April 22, 2014

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Homeowners locking in fixed rates

Despite the latest Bank of Canada call, almost half of Canadians surveyed expect higher rates next year, shows a CIBC survey.

By Staff |April 21, 2014

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This is what a credit-card skimmer looks like

New York City’s transit authority has released photos of a device fraudsters used to skim credit card information from commuters buying metrocards from a vending machine.

By Staff |April 21, 2014

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Be smart about startups

Warn clients keen to invest in a startup that their money could end up subsidizing some guy’s lunch.

By Staff |April 17, 2014

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Buffett’s son fights poachers

The foundation of Warren Buffett’s son, Howard Buffett, is supporting the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania, reports Treehugger.

By Staff |April 17, 2014

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U.S. and Eurozone equity values overblown

Equities in the U.S. and Europe are too expensive compared to their value, says Russell Investments in its second quarter economic update.

By Staff |April 17, 2014

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Canadian economic growth to accelerate

The Canadian economy, like its housing market, continues to surprise doubters, and is expected to grow between 2% and 2.3% this year, says Russell Investments in its second quarter economic update.

By Staff |April 17, 2014

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Buffett steers investors to Airbnb

More than 30,000 Berkshire Hathaway investors are expected to descend upon Omaha, Nebraska May 3 for the company’s annual shareholder’s meeting, reports the Wall Street Journal.

By Staff |April 17, 2014

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Housing in Toronto, Calgary still hot

Despite record-setting low temperatures and snow storms, housing market activity in Canada during Q1 2014 showed year-over-year resilience in most regions.

By Staff |April 15, 2014

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