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Canadian Lenders Fret About Apple Pay + MORE Apr 17th
As talks heat up between Canada’s six biggest banks and Apple Inc. about launching Apple Pay north of the border, lenders here fret the mobile-payments service could deliver a blow to their credit-card revenues,.... More »
Mortgage Rates to Rise by 2016: RBC + MORE Aug 26th
The Bank of Canada has chopped central rates twice this year to accommodate a slowing economy. Could we be in for another rate decrease in September’s announcement? A recent stock sell-off, global market upheaval and the sliding price of oil all point to the possibility. In the meantime, howe.... More »
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 »
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Bank executives defend oversight of sales practices in testimony to MPs + MORE Jun 13th
Executives from Canada's big banks defended the way they do business Monday, saying they take steps to make sure that employees don't engage in questionable sales practices..... More »
Changes to Canada’s Financial Landscape
– ratesupermarket.ca
From credit cards to your mortgage rate, there may be impending changes for your financial products this year – and the price of oil may be largely to blame. While the effects may be positive for some (cheaper gas and lower home prices are certainly reason to smile), the Bank of Canada warns the long-term consequences of low oil won’t be so cheery.
Meanwhile, credit card holders could see a cut to their reward earning potential, as new fee caps are slated to take hold this spring.
Interchange Fee Cut: A New Reality For Your Credit Card Rewards?
Visa and MasterCard will be capping interchange fees, which merchants pay on every card transaction, this coming April. It’s great news for retailers – but could slimmer profits for banks mean you’ll earn fewer rewards with your favourite credit card?
Read on to get the full story.
Read Penelope’s Blog | A New Reality For Your Credit Card Rewards?
Is Online Credit Card Use Still Safe?
With several retailer data breaches making headlines, it’s no wonder consumers are feeling wary about using their credit cards online…
Changes to Canada’s Financial Landscape
– ratesupermarket.ca
From credit cards to your mortgage rate, there may be impending changes for your financial products this year – and the price of oil may be largely to blame. While the effects may be positive for some (cheaper gas and lower home prices are certainly reason to smile), the Bank of Canada warns the long-term consequences of low oil won’t be so cheery.
Meanwhile, credit card holders could see a cut to their reward earning potential, as new fee caps are slated to take hold this spring.
Interchange Fee Cut: A New Reality For Your Credit Card Rewards?
Visa and MasterCard will be capping interchange fees, which merchants pay on every card transaction, this coming April. It’s great news for retailers – but could slimmer profits for banks mean you’ll earn fewer rewards with your favourite credit card?
Read on to get the full story.
Read Penelope’s Blog | A New Reality For Your Credit Card Rewards?
Is Online Credit Card Use Still Safe?
With several retailer data breaches making headlines, it’s no wonder consumers are feeling wary about using their credit cards online…
