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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Forgot to File Your Taxes Last Year? What You Need to Know Apr 28th
If filing your taxes before the deadline went over your head this year, procrastinating can make things worse.
Unlike sales tax, which you pay on the spot, Canada’s income tax system is based on self-assessment. Make your money, plan your affairs as best you can and then, pay up.
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The best travel credit cards in Canada for 2024 Aug 8th
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Compare your travel card options with our interactive tool and filter credit cards based on rewards value, annual fees, income requirements and more.
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At midday: TSX falls as banks, consumer names weigh Jul 28th
Wall Street dragged lower by Amazon, tobacco stocks
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Lew: G-7 finance leaders seek to reassure on global economy May 20th
AKIU, Japan – U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew says finance leaders of major industrial countries meeting in Japan need to find ways to use all the “policy levers” they have to help counter anxiety over global economic prospects.
Finance ministers and heads of central banks of the.... More »
Review: Scotiabank SCENE VISA® Card Aug 15th
Are Hollywood blockbusters your passion? Spend more time at your local Cineplex than you do at home? Scotiabank definitely gets you – the SCENE VISA® card was designed with the movie lover in mind. This credit card has great reward value when used for purchases at Cineplex Theatres – either in.... More »
Canada’s Small Investment Banks Struggle, Spurring Consolidation
– blogs.wsj.com
Edgecrest Capital’s deal to acquire Stonecap Securities is the latest sign small dealers may look to bulk up in a bid to manage a challenging environment and take advantage of a possible rebound in business.
TD Bank CEO Sees Continued Loonie Weakness
– blogs.wsj.com
As head of one of Canada’s biggest banks, Ed Clark worries the country didn’t take advantage of the boom times to sufficiently expand its export capacity.


