The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer investment funds and 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). Let’s explore the best place for you to invest.
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120 days – 1.70%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2013-10-17. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
60 days – 1.55%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2013-02-04. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
IMF praises Myanmar reforms, sees economic growth at 7.5 per cent this fiscal year
– canadianbusiness.com
YANGON, Myanmar – Myanmar’s economy is on pace to grow 7.5 per cent this fiscal year, the International Monetary Fund said, praising the government for working to liberalize the foreign exchange market and boost central bank reserves.
It warned, however, that inflation is expected to surpass 6 per cent by March, when the current fiscal year ends, and could continue to rise.
Myanmar had one of the region’s strongest economies in the 1950s, but plunged into decline after a coup in 1962 instituted military rule with a socialist bent.
The country, also known as Burma, has undertaken political and economic reforms in the past three years and is trying to lure foreign investment, create jobs and improve infrastructure.
The IMF’s team leader for Myanmar, Matt Davies, said the country is undergoing an “exciting transition.”
“Risks to the outlook arise largely from limited macroeconomic management capacity and narrow cushions,” he said Tuesday in a statement after visiting the country…
It warned, however, that inflation is expected to surpass 6 per cent by March, when the current fiscal year ends, and could continue to rise.
Myanmar had one of the region’s strongest economies in the 1950s, but plunged into decline after a coup in 1962 instituted military rule with a socialist bent.
The country, also known as Burma, has undertaken political and economic reforms in the past three years and is trying to lure foreign investment, create jobs and improve infrastructure.
The IMF’s team leader for Myanmar, Matt Davies, said the country is undergoing an “exciting transition.”
“Risks to the outlook arise largely from limited macroeconomic management capacity and narrow cushions,” he said Tuesday in a statement after visiting the country…
BlackBerry says it intends to sell the majority of its commercial real estate holdings in Canada, but is committed to keeping its headquarters in Waterloo, Ont.
5.5 year – 2.50%
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This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2013-12-17. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
