Banking in Canada can be a murky subject – one that we hope to shed some light on with a series of highly informational articles.
Latest News
Are low interest rates doing more harm than good? Jul 16th
Mark Carney was oddly framed by TV cameras when he made his hasty post-Brexit address the morning after the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. Standing behind a lectern, but in front of an open doorway, the governor of the Bank of England appeared as though trapped inside a box. It wa.... More »
Making sense of the markets this week: November 3, 2024 Nov 1st
Kyle Prevost, creator of 4 Steps to a Worry-Free Retirement, Canada’s DIY retirement planning course, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
Apple, Nvidia growth—no cap
Depending on the day you ask, it’s either Apple or Nvidia as the answer to the classic q.... More »
Why Do I Get Different Credit Scores from Different Websites in Canada? + MORE Dec 4th
Have you received a different credit score from a credit monitoring website than you did when applying for a car loan or mortgage? This isn’t just surprising for you: it’s a likely result. Canadians can use several free credit report sites to monitor their credit; they can also pay for .... More »
New investment disclosures lack detail + MORE Feb 9th
New disclosure rules promised to provide investors more clarity on performance, charges and fees, but some financial institutions have decided to provide only the minimum information required.
The new regulatory requirements are laid out in CRM2, the second phase of the Client Relationship Model ado.... More »
Deep-value stocks on the verge of a turnaround? + MORE Oct 1st
Many investors are getting reacquainted with that panicky feeling they felt back in 2008. One type of investor, though, may be welcoming the correction. Deep-value buyers—people who look for stocks that are trading at a large discount to what they appear to be really worth—have had a rough go ov.... More »
Loonie Keeps Traders Interested Despite Volume Slump
– blogs.wsj.com
Data from central banks around the world released on Monday indicated that currency trading in April was down considerably from a year earlier. However, the Canadian dollar to some degree bucked that trend.


