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Tech trends you need to follow

There are three main tech trends advisors need to pay attention to.

By Staff |April 19, 2013

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Canadians will sacrifice cellphones for savings, not sex

Saving takes commitment and an ING DIRECT study finds while more than half of Canadians (52%) don’t save regularly each month, the majority (81%) would be willing to give up some things in exchange for a richer savings account. The survey found that when push comes to shove, many Canadians would relinquish what most consider […]

By Staff |April 17, 2013

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Do pay-for-play apps take advantage of kids?

More children are playing and downloading apps, but they're not all free games.

April 15, 2013

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How to evaluate technology companies: AUDIO

Helping clients select stocks is challenging, especially when looking at risky sectors.

April 12, 2013

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When a client’s identity is stolen

George and Ann pay bills in full and on time, so when a collections department called, they assumed it was an error. But George kept receiving calls from credit-card companies he’s never done business with.

By Lisa MacColl |April 11, 2013

4 min read

New technology generates privacy fears

A significant number of Canadians do not feel they understand the privacy risks posed by new technologies and are not confident in their ability to protect their personal information, a new poll commissioned by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada suggests. Further, such concerns are affecting consumer choices.

By Staff |April 5, 2013

3 min read

Apple caves to Chinese censorship

On the heels of a groveling apology to China for supposedly poor warranty and customer service—an odd complaint for a nation notorious for exporting toxic toys and other dubious wares—Apple has scrubbed an app that provided access to politically sensitive literature banned by the Community Party.

By Staff |April 4, 2013

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SEC approves company use of social media

The SEC says it’s okay for U.S. companies to use social media to announce key information, so long as investors have been alerted about which form of social media will be used. Read: Former SEC head joins consulting group “Most social media are perfectly suitable methods for communicating with investors, but not if the access […]

By Staff |April 3, 2013

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Technology

Tech trends you need to follow

Canadians will sacrifice cellphones for savings, not sex

Do pay-for-play apps take advantage of kids?

How to evaluate technology companies: AUDIO

When a client’s identity is stolen

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New technology generates privacy fears

Delve into the tech sector: AUDIO

Apple caves to Chinese censorship

SEC approves company use of social media