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As Xi Jinping consolidates power in CPC, China's parliament prepares to ward off financial risks - Firstpost + MORE Mar 2nd
FirstpostAs Xi Jinping consolidates power in CPC, China's parliament prepares to ward off financial risksFirstpostBeijing: China's annual parliament gathering kicks off on Monday as an ever-stronger President Xi Jinping presses ahead with efforts to ward off financial risks without undermi.... More »
More documents from Panama Papers law firm leak out, exposing its panic + MORE Jun 20th
More private documents from the Panamanian law firm at the centre of one of the biggest-ever leaks of financial records have been exposed, showing how enraged its clients were, global media outlets are revealing today..... More »
The Ford government touted Therme as a 'world-class' partner for Ontario Place. In Europe, 'significant' concerns have emerged over finances Aug 16th
The warning is included in previously unreported audits. Therme says it doesn't reflect the strong financial footing of the global business..... More »
A guide to free tuition with OSAP and CSG + MORE Sep 13th
Alisha Gordon, an Indigenous undergraduate at the University of Calgary, will have less than $1,000 in student debt at the end of her four-year degree. Like many students in Canada, she’s benefitted from the federal and provincial governments’ efforts to reduce the cost.... More »
Sears Canada board members have earned more than $600K since retailer's demise — and are still being paid Aug 2nd
The law firm representing former employees will appear in court this month to aruge that Sears' Canada's board of directors is a financial drain and should be disbanded..... More »
RBC completes ‘milestone’ U.S. bank deal
– theglobeandmail.com
Royal Bank’s purchase of L.A.-based City National is biggest Canadian banking deal since financial crisis
Valeant stock climbs as short seller says ‘our work here is done’
– theglobeandmail.com
New Citron report raises no new allegations against Canadian pharmaceutical giant; stands by previous claims
Debt consolidators you can trust
– moneysense.ca
(ivanastar/Getty Images)If you’re struggling with bill payments, don’t just go with the first debt consolidator you hear advertised on the radio. A better choice is to seek out the increasingly available services of a government-sponsored, not-for-profit agency—such as Alberta’s Money Mentors, which recently began offering free assistance to those trying to get a better handle on their finances. Nationally, there’s also Credit Counselling Canada, which has member offices or toll-free assistance available to all regions of the country, where certified professionals are on hand for one-on-one assessments and budgeting help at rates of $0 to $20 (depending on your financial circumstances).
Both of these agencies can also negotiate debt repayment plans with creditors on your behalf for up to but no more than 10% of your monthly balance. But keep in mind you’ll still have to make monthly payments, including interest and fees, until your debt is fully paid off—typically, within 60 months…
In a new report on Quebec’s Valeant Pharmaceuticals, short-seller Citron Research says the stock is “toxic” and predicts the drug company will soon have difficulty paying its debt as it undergoes investigation.
Before the Bell: Futures flat, expect a year-end rally
– theglobeandmail.com
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