Canada has several major banks and many schedule II banks – but with rates and plans all over the map, it’s difficult to know where to bring your business. Our aim is to help you navigate Canada’s banking options to discover which one suits your needs best.
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Bank of Montreal CEO Bill Downe to retire in October; successor is Darryl White + MORE Apr 8th
After more than a decade at the helm, the Bank of Montreal’s Bill Downe has announced plans to retire as CEO on Oct. 31.
He will be succeeded by Darryl White, who is currently the bank’s (TSX:BMO) chief operating officer.
In a statement issued Friday, BMO chairman Robert Prichard highlig.... More »
Banks expected to highlight cost containment as they report earnings + MORE Nov 29th
TORONTO – Grappling with a perfect storm of economic and operating challenges, Canada’s biggest banks are expected to emphasize their efforts to rein in costs as they report their fourth-quarter earnings this week.
“They need a catalyst to grow earnings, and increasingly I think th.... More »
Is your chequing account working hard enough? Jan 10th
Your chequing account could be the behind-the-scenes hero of your everyday banking activities, if you have the right one. The features can vary from bank to bank and financial institution to financial institution, so it makes sense to shop around if you’re opening a new chequing account or you wan.... More »
Canadian banks earnings reports Aug 28th
Big Bank earnings reports highlights
The third-quarter results are in.
National Bank of Canada (NA/TSX): Earnings per share of $2.68, and revenues of $3 billion.
Royal Bank of Canada (RY/TSX): Earnings per share of $3.09, and revenues of $14.63 billion.
Bank of Montreal (BMO/TSX): Earnings.... More »
Business Highlights
– canadianbusiness.com
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Citigroup to pay $7B in subprime mortgages probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Citigroup agreed Monday to pay $7 billion to settle a federal investigation into its handling of risky subprime mortgages, admitting to a pattern of deception that Attorney General Eric Holder said “shattered lives” and contributed to the worst financial crisis in decades.
The settlement represents a moment of reckoning for one of the country’s biggest and most significant banks, which will now be responsible for providing financial support to Americans whose lives were dismantled by the largest economic meltdown since the Great Depression.
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US companies look overseas for tax bill relief
A growing number of U.S. companies are looking to trim their tax bills by combining operations with foreign businesses in a trend that may eventually cost the federal government billions of dollars in revenue.
Generic drugmaker Mylan Inc. said Monday it will become part of a new company organized in the Netherlands in a $5…
Citigroup to pay $7B in subprime mortgages probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Citigroup agreed Monday to pay $7 billion to settle a federal investigation into its handling of risky subprime mortgages, admitting to a pattern of deception that Attorney General Eric Holder said “shattered lives” and contributed to the worst financial crisis in decades.
The settlement represents a moment of reckoning for one of the country’s biggest and most significant banks, which will now be responsible for providing financial support to Americans whose lives were dismantled by the largest economic meltdown since the Great Depression.
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US companies look overseas for tax bill relief
A growing number of U.S. companies are looking to trim their tax bills by combining operations with foreign businesses in a trend that may eventually cost the federal government billions of dollars in revenue.
Generic drugmaker Mylan Inc. said Monday it will become part of a new company organized in the Netherlands in a $5…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sues debt collection firm for mass-produced law suits
– canadianbusiness.com
WASHINGTON – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued a major debt collection law firm on Monday, alleging it is a “mill” that produces shoddy, mass-produced credit-card collection lawsuits.
The bureau’s claim, filed in federal court in Atlanta, states that Frederick J. Hanna & Associates has filed hundreds of thousands of lawsuits on behalf of banks including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Capital One and Discover without doing even basic checks to determine whether the people they sued actually owed debts.
“The Hanna firm relies on deception and faulty evidence to drag consumers to court and collect millions,” the bureau’s director, Richard Cordray, said in a statement. “We believe they are taking advantage of consumers’ lack of legal expertise to intimidate them into paying debts they may not even owe.”
Though Hanna & Associates’ lawsuits have all the trappings of formal litigation, the bureau alleges, the firm is really a bulk debt-collection agency masquerading as a law firm…
The bureau’s claim, filed in federal court in Atlanta, states that Frederick J. Hanna & Associates has filed hundreds of thousands of lawsuits on behalf of banks including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Capital One and Discover without doing even basic checks to determine whether the people they sued actually owed debts.
“The Hanna firm relies on deception and faulty evidence to drag consumers to court and collect millions,” the bureau’s director, Richard Cordray, said in a statement. “We believe they are taking advantage of consumers’ lack of legal expertise to intimidate them into paying debts they may not even owe.”
Though Hanna & Associates’ lawsuits have all the trappings of formal litigation, the bureau alleges, the firm is really a bulk debt-collection agency masquerading as a law firm…
Are Canadians having a Summer Banking Fling?
– ratesupermarket.ca
RateSupermarket.ca launches new tool that will help assess credit card needs
In the fickle world of personal finance, loyalty doesn’t always pay off. Today, RateSupermarket.ca launches a new calculator tool that will help Canadians assess their current credit card needs and provide recommendations on whether they should break-up or cheat on their bank.
“We’re often sold on the idea that keeping all of our products with one bank will pay off in terms of lower fees and better rates,” says Kelvin Mangaroo, president, RateSupermarket.ca. “But with credit card providers making unique and compelling offers, you might be able to get a better deal with another lender whose card is more aligned with your shopping needs.”
With so many products available in the marketplace, consumers should be actively seeking a card that fits within their lifestyle and spending profile. In fact, RateSupermarket.ca estimates that holding the wrong credit card could cost the average Canadian up to $1000 per year…
In the fickle world of personal finance, loyalty doesn’t always pay off. Today, RateSupermarket.ca launches a new calculator tool that will help Canadians assess their current credit card needs and provide recommendations on whether they should break-up or cheat on their bank.
“We’re often sold on the idea that keeping all of our products with one bank will pay off in terms of lower fees and better rates,” says Kelvin Mangaroo, president, RateSupermarket.ca. “But with credit card providers making unique and compelling offers, you might be able to get a better deal with another lender whose card is more aligned with your shopping needs.”
With so many products available in the marketplace, consumers should be actively seeking a card that fits within their lifestyle and spending profile. In fact, RateSupermarket.ca estimates that holding the wrong credit card could cost the average Canadian up to $1000 per year…
