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Podcast 21: Larry Swedroe on Investing in Retirement Dec 20th
In my final podcast episode of 2018, I’m joined by Larry Swedroe, who has long been one of my favourite authors on investing and financial planning. Larry and I discuss his latest book, Your Complete Guide to a Successful & Secure Retirement, and we focus on the challenges investors face as th.... More »
Feds seek input on shifting some mortgage default risk from taxpayers to banks - CanadianBusiness.com + MORE Oct 21st
The Globe and MailFeds seek input on shifting some mortgage default risk from taxpayers to banksCanadianBusiness.comOTTAWA – The federal government formally launched consultations Friday to explore potential changes that would shift some of the financial risk tied to insured mortgages from the sho.... More »
Eyes on the Prize: 5 Questions to Ask When Designing Your Perfect CRM Strategy Mar 19th
Understanding the customer is key to meeting their needs and boosting your business’ revenue. More and more businesses are coming to realize this. That’s why the customer relationship management software market is expected to reach $48.4 billion by 2020. It is already regarded the world’s bigg.... More »
25 personal finance highlights from the last 25 years + MORE Oct 15th
Over the last 25 years, personal finance in Canada has transformed enormously. Major economic shifts, new technology and evolving consumer behaviour have led to new policies and events. Here are some of the most interesting personal finance developments in the last two and a half decades:
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Alamos Gold to acquire Richmont Mines in friendly offer worth US$770 million + MORE Sep 11th
TORONTO _ Alamos Gold Inc. (TSX:AGI) has signed a friendly deal to acquire Richmont Mines Inc. (TSX:RIC) in an all-stock offer valued at about US$770 million.
Under the agreement, Richmont shareholders will receive 1.385 Alamos shares for each Richmont share they hold.
The offer implies a value of C.... More »
Valeant installs former Zoetis CFO as new finance chief, reassigns incumbent CFO
– canadianbusiness.com
LAVAL, Que. – Valeant Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX:VRX) has appointed Paul Herendeen as its new chief financial officer, effective immediately, and reassigned the man who has been its CFO through a tumultuous period.
Robert Rosiello, who was appointed Valeant’s CFO on July 1 of last year will remain at Valeant as executive vice-president for corporate development and strategy, reporting to CEO Joseph Papa, who joined the company in late April.
The Quebec-based company is working to recover from a series of problems that emerged last September and continued into this year, driving down the company’s market value by about 90 per cent since last August.
Last week, Valeant’s major lenders agreed to give the company more flexibility to sell assets and make additional short-term borrowing as its seeks to reduce its debt load and defends itself from multiple allegations of improper accounting practices.
Herendeen comes to the Laval-based company from Zoetis, a Pfizer spinoff that specializes in animal health, where he was executive vice-president and CFO for two years…
Robert Rosiello, who was appointed Valeant’s CFO on July 1 of last year will remain at Valeant as executive vice-president for corporate development and strategy, reporting to CEO Joseph Papa, who joined the company in late April.
The Quebec-based company is working to recover from a series of problems that emerged last September and continued into this year, driving down the company’s market value by about 90 per cent since last August.
Last week, Valeant’s major lenders agreed to give the company more flexibility to sell assets and make additional short-term borrowing as its seeks to reduce its debt load and defends itself from multiple allegations of improper accounting practices.
Herendeen comes to the Laval-based company from Zoetis, a Pfizer spinoff that specializes in animal health, where he was executive vice-president and CFO for two years…
U.S. clearance for ChemChina deal sends Syngenta stock soaring
– theglobeandmail.com
A U.S. national security panel has cleared ChemChina’s $43-billion takeover of Swiss pesticides and seeds group
6 questions to ask before and during your home inspection
– moneysense.ca
(iStock)Your first line of defence in avoiding a bad property investment is the home inspection report. To get the most out of this report you need to do two things: Be present and ask questions.
While a recent announcement by the Ontario Minister of Government and Consumer Services will see the introduction of laws to establish minimum standards for home inspections, this doesn’t mean a homebuyer can neglect their own due diligence. This new legislation proposes to set minimum licensing standards for the roughly 1,500 home inspectors that work in Ontario, and will include a regulations on what information needs to be disclosed to home buyers, as well as regulate the language inspectors can use in their contracts.
But even homebuyers in provinces without inspector regulation can be proactive about avoiding the money-pit nightmare.
Be present during the home inspection
The most important rule is to be present during the home inspection. This means scheduling time off from work and family responsibilities, and shutting off the phone, during the couple of hours the inspector is present at the home you hope to buy…
Valeant shakeup continues, hires Zoetis's Paul Herendeen as CFO – The Globe and Mail
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The Globe and MailValeant shakeup continues, hires Zoetis's Paul Herendeen as CFOThe Globe and MailThe shakeup in the executive ranks at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. continues with the appointment of a new chief financial officer. The Laval, Que.-based drug giant said on Monday it has hired Paul Herendeen as executive vice-president, …Valeant names former Zoetis CFO as new finance chiefCTV NewsValeant, attempting to normalize operations, names new CFOTheChronicleHerald.caValeant (VRX) Stock Climbs, Hires Zoetis' Herendeen as CFOTheStreet.comBloomberg -Wall Street Journal (blog) -MarketWatch -Reutersall 28 news articles »
Loblaw makes $170-million cash bid for B.C. medical records company QHR Corp.
– canadianbusiness.com
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Loblaw Companies Ltd. (TSX:L) is planning another acquisition in the health-care industry — offering $170 million to buy a B.C.-based company that provides secure medical records technology.
The Canadian grocery and pharmacy giant is offering $3.10 cash per share of QHR Corp. of Kelowna, B.C. (TSXV:QHR) — 22 per cent above the stock’s closing price Friday on the TSX Venture Exchange.
Loblaw says QHR is a “natural complement” to its Shoppers Drug Mart business — which operates Canada’s largest retail network of pharmacies.
QHR currently supports 7,700 health-care providers with a suite of secure medical records technology.
Its board of directors is supporting the Loblaw takeover bid but the deal requires approval from at least two-thirds of the votes cast by QHR shareholders at a special meeting to be held in October.
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The Canadian grocery and pharmacy giant is offering $3.10 cash per share of QHR Corp. of Kelowna, B.C. (TSXV:QHR) — 22 per cent above the stock’s closing price Friday on the TSX Venture Exchange.
Loblaw says QHR is a “natural complement” to its Shoppers Drug Mart business — which operates Canada’s largest retail network of pharmacies.
QHR currently supports 7,700 health-care providers with a suite of secure medical records technology.
Its board of directors is supporting the Loblaw takeover bid but the deal requires approval from at least two-thirds of the votes cast by QHR shareholders at a special meeting to be held in October.
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