Banking in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
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Canadian banks hacked and the insurance claim you can't make: CBC's Marketplace consumer cheat sheet Jun 3rd
CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week, including customer data hacked at two Canadian banks, taking car insurance companies to court and the provinces with the best cell phone plans..... More »
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CitiBank Cuts Travel Insurance On Credit Cards Jul 4th
Canadians with Citibank cards may enjoy the benefits that come with it, including travel and insurance perks. But as of September 22, 2019, Citibank has announced it is slashing those benefits – particularly the ones associated with travel.
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Video: How the Bank of Canada’s interest rate affects you Apr 13th
Think of the Bank of Canada (BoC) as the “influencer of all influencers” when it comes to interest rates. Banks and other financial institutions follow its lead. Learn more about how the BoC’s overnight interest rate impacts you in this short video, featuring MoneySense executive editor Lisa H.... More »
In the era of Donald Trump, it seems inevitable that the entrepreneurial urge to make hay while the sun shines is headed for a collision with the restraining forces of central banking.
How to Fix the Volcker Rule
– online.wsj.com
Regulating banks’ proprietary trading is wise. But a simpler rule is needed.
