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Industry
While tax-advantaged vehicles such as RRSPs and tax-free savings accounts are a sure bet for most investors, they are limited by the investor’s contribution room. Once that has been exhausted, investing in taxable accounts is the next step. However, at that point, the tax impact of making such a move must be investigated.
By André Fok Kam |February 9, 2011
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TMX Group, operator of the Toronto Stock Exchange, has announced that it will merge with the London Stock Exchange. The result would be a trans-Atlantic market with a dominant role in capital financing for the mining industry. The spin off for Canadian investors is that the investing population of Britain — more than double that […]
By Steven Lamb and Dean DiSpalatro |February 9, 2011
2 min read
The relentless lobbying for social media has finally extracted a grudging nod from the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC).
By Vikram Barhat |February 8, 2011
When it comes to planning retirement, it pays to go beyond covering all the usual bases. The optimal retirement planning process must adapt to individual goals, according to a report from Laurentian Bank.
Economic Indicators
The January 2011 RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook (RBC CCO) Index reveals Canadians are less optimistic than they were last year about the national economy and their personal financial situation.
By Staff |February 8, 2011
The divide used to be fairly clear: Equities for the young ’uns, income solutions for retired folks. The mere mention of the word “dividend” to a pre-retiree sitting across your desk might have drawn stares.
By Michelle Patey |February 8, 2011
10 min read
Survey data released by RBC Dexia and Accenture shows a majority of fund managers expect their company’s return on equity to remain below pre-crisis levels, and many are placing more emphasis on cost reduction and product innovation initiatives.
By Staff |February 7, 2011
The Certified General Accountants’ Association of Alberta (CGA Alberta) today launched ‘My Money $ My Future,’ a campaign designed to help high school students make informed and effective decisions in managing their finances. “Canadians need a better understanding of the financial choices available to them and the consequences of those choices,” says John Carpenter, MBA […]
By Staff |February 4, 2011
This year’s Lipper Fund Awards saw Dynamic Funds coming out on top, winning the most individual fund trophies, with 16 across 14 categories. In the Canadian Dividend and Equity category, The Hartford Canadian Dividend Growth (Series B) took top honours for the 1-year period, while Bissett Canadian Dividend (Series A) took the 3-year period prize, […]
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Investors Group has announced plans to improve efficiencies in its fixed income line-up, in light of the low interest rate environment. “If interest rates begin to rise, fixed income investors will need more diversification options to help ensure they achieve the investment growth and income they are looking for,” said John Wiltshire, senior vice-president, product […]
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