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Canadian Olympic Committee amplifies analytics in deal with data company Jan 18th
The Canadian Olympic Committee is teaming with a big data company to ramp up analytics for athletes.
The COC has announced an eight-year, cash-and-services sponsorship deal with SAS, an analytics software company whose clients include banks, hotels, universities and casinos.
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Do BoC rates impact you? 10 questions answered + MORE Mar 9th
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Eight times a year, the Bank of Canada sets its key interest rate. This is a fancy way of saying it establishes an overnight target interest which is then used by banks to set the prime rate. This prime rate establishes how much it will cost to borrow, whether it’s a mor.... More »
TD Bank says anti-money laundering steps coming along as it reports $4.25B Q2 profit - Yahoo! Finance Canada + MORE May 28th
TD Bank says anti-money laundering steps coming along as it reports $4.25B Q2 profit Yahoo! Finance CanadaTD Bank posts profit jump on strong interest income The Globe and MailTD Bank Lifts Dividend After Strong Quarter for Operations WSJTD’s Earnings Beat Caps Off.... More »
Business Highlights + MORE Oct 24th
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Markets back in positive territory after summer swoon
NEW YORK (AP) — Maybe you shouldn’t have put your money under a mattress after all.
The stock market is back in the black for the year after a bruising late-August tumble that had investors worrying about their money in a way they had.... More »
Another Big Bank Handshake
– online.wsj.com
Regulators and giant banks agree to ignore contractual rights.Global regulators on Monday proposed new rules to ensure that bank creditors rather than taxpayers pick up the bill when a big lender collapses.
Carney’s FSB plan threatens future of too-big-to-fail banks
– theglobeandmail.com
FSB chairman Mark Carney outlines plans to compel big global banks to hold higher capital cushions
FSB proposes new bank rules to end ‘too big to fail’
– theglobeandmail.com
Banks may have to scrap dividends and rein in bonuses if they breach new rules
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The holiday spending season is coming up quick – and if you’re overwhelmed by Christmas costs this year, you’re not alone. A study from Field Agent Canada finds each Canadian can expect to shell out $885 each for gifts, travel and the great roast beast. No wonder shoppers don’t feel festive about their finances this time of year!
Get Ready for the Holiday Rush
Are you prepared for the impending spend free-for-all? While it’s sweet to pay for the holidays in cash, the reality is many turn to credit to make their budgets possible.
Here’s a hot tip for those planning to use their plastic during the holiday rush: make sure your card earns some serious points.
No, we’re not talking brownie points with Santa; the credit card you’re using at this time of year should earn real value, whether in cash back or gas dollars, travel miles, or specialty rewards.
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