The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer investment funds and 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). Let’s explore the best place for you to invest.
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Former JP Morgan analyst in San Francisco pleads not guilty to insider trading scheme + MORE Aug 26th
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – A former J.P. Morgan securities analyst in California pleaded not guilty Tuesday to taking part in insider trading that prosecutors say netted more than $600,000.
Ashish Aggarwal, 27, of San Francisco, and two Los Angeles friends entered not guilty pleas in federal court..... More »
Canada seen kicking tires on China’s new infrastructure investment bank + MORE Aug 31st
BEIJING, China – Canada is keen to get involved with a new international infrastructure bank in China, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau indicated Tuesday — a move that would help the east Asian country’s economic credibility around the world.
China founded the Asian Infrastructure Investm.... More »
What happens to an RESP when a family moves to the U.S.? + MORE May 8th
It’s a familiar story: a family builds their life in Vancouver, does all the right things, opens a registered education savings plan (RESP), contributes diligently, and collects the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG). Then, an opportunity arises south of the border—a job offer, a lifestyl.... More »
…And here is what I actually got right…2016 Predictions – Final Update Jan 8th
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Well, here we are…another year gone and new one begins. Happy New Year again friends.
For the last couple of years, just for kicks, I made some financial predictions by looking into my cloudy crystal ball. Here is a recap of what I thought would happen .... More »
Financial Times says parent company Pearson in talks to sell its stake in Economist Group + MORE Jul 25th
LONDON – The Financial Times reports that its parent company, Pearson PLC, is in talks to sell its 50 per cent stake in the Economist magazine.
The report says the talks involve other shareholders in the Economist Group.
The FT said Saturday its report is based on people familiar with the nego.... More »
40 days – 2.75%
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This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 0000-00-00. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
90 days – 2.00%
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This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2014-10-06. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
U.S. stock transfer agent to open a brokerage firm in Canada
– theglobeandmail.com
American Stock Transfer & Trust Co.’s expansion targets small players priced out of modern market demands
3.5 year – 2.30%
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This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2014-11-28. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
4.5 year – 2.50%
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This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2014-06-13. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.


