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Swiss bank Julius Baer reaches deal in principle to settle US tax dispute, sets aside $547M + MORE Dec 30th
BERLIN – Swiss bank Julius Baer says it has reached an agreement in principle to settle a dispute over dealings with U.S. clients, and is setting aside $547.25 million to cover the costs.
Julius Baer was one of several Swiss banks that came under pressure in recent years over allegations they .... More »
Tech Giant Apple dipping its toe into the world of credit cards + MORE Mar 28th
This week tech giant Apple announced they are getting into the business of credit cards. Powered by MasterCard and Goldman Sachs, ‘Apple Card,’ is touted as “the most significant change in the credit card experience in 50 years” by Apple CEO Tim Cook. The tag line in the media release is .... More »
Cut unnecessary costs with one simple change to your banking Dec 10th
If you’re like many Canadians, you view bank fees as a necessary expense, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Paying a small fee each month isn’t usually much trouble, but over a whole year, it can really add up. The good news is that affordable banking has never been more in .... More »
Attawapiskat: Re-examining a community through photos Mar 31st
Home to the Swampy Cree First Nations people, the rural Canadian community of Attawapiskat in Ontario reached a tragic tipping point in 2016. Nestled on the winding banks of the Attawapiskat river, the town of approximately 2,000 residents declared a formal state of emergency in response to an overw.... More »
Is Credit Card Debt Good for Canada’s Big Banks? + MORE Apr 22nd
The dangers of taking on too much debt are a constant narrative in Canada, especially as the economy takes a turn for the worst. Today’s environment of high unemployment, low oil prices and tepid growth forecasts prompt a stern warning for consumers to resist borrowing too much, as exposure t.... More »
St. Lawrence Seaway banks on El Nino, economy after traffic falls 10 per cent
– theglobeandmail.com
CEO Terence Bowles had anticipated growing global demand for this shipping season, but ultimately the key transportation corridor couldn’t sustain the big upswing since the 2008 financial crash
