The “Big Five” Canadian banks include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Are there other viable options?
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Toronto stock index climbs on banks, industrials + MORE May 23rd
Canada's main stock index chalked up a moderate gain today as financial stocks got a boost ahead of Canadian bank earnings this week..... More »
RateSupermarket.ca Will Become RATESDOTCA Sep 30th
We are excited to announce that RateSupermarket.ca will become RATESDOTCA. Don’t worry, besides a name change, how you compare the best credit cards and mortgage rates will remain the same.
What does this mean for you?
Our name is changing, but rest assured, everything else will remain the same.
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How to use your credit card responsibly + MORE May 30th
Credit cards are a part of everyday life. They’re a convenient and safe way to pay for your purchases, and they often come with perks and benefits. Plus, when you use a credit card responsibly, you can build up your credit score, which can help you access loans, mortgages or other types of credit.... More »
Uber Releases an Amazing Credit Card… But Only to Americans Nov 8th
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It’s being called the “ultimate millennial credit card.”
But if you’re Canadian… you can’t have it. At least not yet.
Ride-sharing company Uber recently opened applications for its own rewards credit card. The Uber Visa promises competitive cash back rates and.... More »
Canada’s banks should share some mortgage risk. It’s only fair + MORE Aug 16th
Risk-sharing would force the banks to stash away some funds to safeguard against more mortgages in bad times
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Publish the Secret Rules for Banks' Living Wills
– online.wsj.com
Regulators aren’t satisfied with the wills of five big firms—but they refuse to say what the criteria are.Central banks cautious ahead of Brexit vote
– theglobeandmail.com
Four of the world’s top central banks are expected to make no change to their stimulus programs
