Global Central Banking in 2014, a Third Quarter Update for 25 Economies + MORE Oct 2nd

The “Big Five” Canadian banks include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Are there other viable options?

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Credit Card Review – SimplyCash Card from American Express

– ratesupermarket.ca

There’s a new player among the ever-popular cash back category, as American Express makes a competitive foray into the market with a daily spending-focused option. The SimplyCash comes with an intro bonus and rewards structure that rivals market leaders, but a few key differences (think greater flexibility and plusher perks) make it a unique option. Available in both a no-fee and Preferred version, consumers can choose between pure cash earnings, or pay a fee for additional features

Read on for our breakdown of both.
Card Details

NOTE: Only the Preferred version of the SimplyCash has an annual fee.
What’s Included With Both Cards?

Both cards offer a 5% cash back-earning Welcome Rate for the first six months

No cap on cash back earnings once Welcome Rate period expires

Includes Travel Accident and Car Rental insurance

Shopping Coverage with Buyer’s Assurance Protection Plan and Purchase Protection

Access to American Express Front Of the Line entertainment perks

American Express 24/7 helpline and Emergency Card Replacement

Fraud Protection Guarantee

Earning Rate: Good
During the Welcome Rate period, both iterations of the SimplyCash offer one of the highest reward earning rates on the market, and include insurance and customer service features not usually offered in the cash back category…

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Global Central Banking in 2014, a Third Quarter Update for 25 Economies

– blogs.wsj.com

The cross-currents of the global economy leave the world’s central banks confronting varied policy choices in the months ahead.

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