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Three Things to Expect from Rising Interest Rates in 2019 + MORE Dec 19th
Are they going to increase? By how much? And how will that affect me?
As we reflect on the past year, one of the big money stories everyone is talking about is the rise of the key interest rate. In 2018, the Bank of Canada (BoC) raised the overnight lending rate three times from 1.00 per cent to 1.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for August 2023 Aug 29th
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The best GIC rates in Canada for August 2023
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New investment disclosures lack detail + MORE Feb 9th
New disclosure rules promised to provide investors more clarity on performance, charges and fees, but some financial institutions have decided to provide only the minimum information required.
The new regulatory requirements are laid out in CRM2, the second phase of the Client Relationship Model ado.... More »
Best Student Bank Accounts in Canada: 9 Bank Accounts for Post-Secondary Students Apr 8th
Whether you’re a student currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution or you’re beginning post-secondary studies in the near future, you want a bank account that works with your life. Thankfully, Canada’s banks offer chequing accounts designed specifically for students. IR.... More »
European stocks, banks gain after Brexit deal defeat while U.K. shares lag Jan 16th
British shares lagged Europe slightly on Wednesday after Prime Minister Theresa May's resounding defeat in a parliamentary vote on her Brexit deal, but in the face of continuing political uncertainty investors focused on results and M&A news..... More »
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO – Five things to watch this week in Canadian business:
Unifor gathers: Canada’s largest private-sector union holds its national convention in Ottawa from Monday through Friday. It’s only the second Unifor convention since the Canadian Auto Workers and the Communications Energy and Paperworkers united. The union kicked off its latest round of contract talks with the Detroit 3 earlier this month.
Wholesale data: Statistics Canada releases its report on June wholesale sales on Monday, the only major Canadian economic data set for release this week. Analysts suggest wholesale trade may have grown again, albeit at a slower pace than in May.
Banks check in: Four of Canada’s biggest banks report third-quarter results this week, starting with the Bank of Montreal on Tuesday. BMO will be followed by Royal Bank on Wednesday while CIBC and Toronto-Dominion report Thursday. Scotiabank reports Aug. 30.
Cabinet retreat: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wraps up a cabinet retreat in Sudbury on Monday…
Unifor gathers: Canada’s largest private-sector union holds its national convention in Ottawa from Monday through Friday. It’s only the second Unifor convention since the Canadian Auto Workers and the Communications Energy and Paperworkers united. The union kicked off its latest round of contract talks with the Detroit 3 earlier this month.
Wholesale data: Statistics Canada releases its report on June wholesale sales on Monday, the only major Canadian economic data set for release this week. Analysts suggest wholesale trade may have grown again, albeit at a slower pace than in May.
Banks check in: Four of Canada’s biggest banks report third-quarter results this week, starting with the Bank of Montreal on Tuesday. BMO will be followed by Royal Bank on Wednesday while CIBC and Toronto-Dominion report Thursday. Scotiabank reports Aug. 30.
Cabinet retreat: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wraps up a cabinet retreat in Sudbury on Monday…
Canada's Big Six banks could get stingy with third-quarter dividend payouts
– theglobeandmail.com
Tougher economic conditions have analysts expecting few dividend hikes