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(October 29, 2008) The U.S. Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by 50 basis points, lowering the trend-setting federal funds rate to 1%. The discount rate now stands at 1.25%. “The pace of economic activity appears to have slowed markedly, owing importantly to a decline in consumer expenditures,” the Federal Open Market Committee said in […]
By Staff |October 29, 2008
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While many clients are worried that their RRSPs will be affected by the market downturn, a new survey shows that most investors aren’t panicked enough to stop contributing to their registered savings account. A poll commissioned by Edward Jones revealed that 66% of Canadians won’t make any changes to their RRSP this year. “We thought […]
By Bryan Borzykowski |October 29, 2008
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The board of directors is the highest governing authority within the management structure at any publicly traded company. The primary responsibility of the board is to protect the shareholders’ assets and to ensure a decent return on their investment. Yet, most investors do not take into account the importance of the board. This lack of […]
By Romana King |October 28, 2008
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(October 28, 2008) If anyone was in denial that Canada’s economic fortunes were heading south, a new Scotiabank Commodity Price Index report proves that things north of the 49th aren’t so rosy. The report reveals that the index, which measures price trends in 32 of Canada’s major exports, dropped for the second consecutive month. It […]
By Staff |October 28, 2008
On the heels of a 20% cut to AIC Limited’s workforce comes speculation of Fidelity Investments’ slashing its global staffing. According to Ignites, a New York-based mutual fund newsletter, Fidelity is preparing to cut as many as 4,000 jobs in two rounds starting this quarter. But according to Chris Pepper, director of media relations for […]
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( October 27, 2008) Fear of a housing market correction is driving Canadians to hold a larger than usual portion of their wealth in cash and fixed income, as they seek stability in their investments, according to a survey by Manulife Financial. The principal residence remains the most popular investment, but support for that investment […]
By Staff |October 27, 2008
Fiscal restraint due to the current financial crisis is forcing companies to lower planned wage increases, according to the Conference Board of Canada. “Compensation planners are going to be very cautious next year,” said Prem Benimadhu, the board’s vice-president, governance and human resources management, at the 2008 Compensation Outlook Conference in Toronto on Monday. “They […]
By Jody White |October 27, 2008
Younger advisors are fighting for survival right now, and, unlike bear market veterans, they can’t draw on their personal experience to convince clients to stay invested in what is arguably the worst market downturn this generation has ever seen. There are some strategies younger advisors are employing, the most important of which is being consistent […]
By Mark Noble |October 27, 2008
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(October 24, 2008) AIC Limited is reportedly cutting 20% of its work force, according to media reports. The vast majority of the job cuts are apparently in the marketing and information technology departments of the company. There have been no announced cuts to any of the portfolio management teams. No reason has been given for […]
By Staff |October 24, 2008
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has announced the federal government will insure the inter-bank borrowing for federally regulated deposit-takers, making it easier for Canadian banks to access the global credit market. The temporary Canadian Lenders Assurance Facility comes on the heels of similar guarantees extended by foreign governments. “The Government of Canada is acting today to […]
By Steven Lamb |October 23, 2008
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