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Getting back into the saddle after a big loss + MORE Nov 18th
There comes a day in every trader’s career when it all seems to go wrong. A big financial loss can happen in many ways and for many different reasons. It can be sudden or sustained – one bad moment or a run of bad days. Maybe you took your eye off the ball or got overconfident, resulting in a lo.... More »
Horgan gives $600 million in tax rebates to help curb inflationary pressures - Vancouver Sun Sep 7th
Horgan gives $600 million in tax rebates to help curb inflationary pressures Vancouver SunB.C. government announces 2 tax credit boosts, rent increase cap for 2023 Global NewsB.C. caps rent increases at 2%, boosts climate tax credit and family benefit as cost of living soars&nb.... More »
Aggressive investing and saving for a home don’t mix + MORE Jan 14th
Me and My TFSA: Cordell VanGenderen
AGE: 21 PLACE: Calgary AB
TFSA TOTAL: $31,834
STRATEGY: Mix of growth and dividend-paying blue chips
Like father like son. A recent Me and My TFSA profile generated a lot of interest and here’s another part to the story, the son. Cordell is a 21-year-old u.... More »
12 top personal finance books to read this summer Jun 11th
For obvious reasons, a lot of personal finance and retirement books come my way and, from time to time, we’ve dedicated a particular edition of this column to a single book. This one looks at a dozen noteworthy books I’ve read lately, or plan to—most of them published in the last few years.
If.... More »
China's economic growth slowest since 1990 amid trade war with US - The Guardian Jan 21st
China's economic growth slowest since 1990 amid trade war with US The GuardianChina economy: Fourth quarter growth slips to 6.4% BBC NewsChina says its economy grew 6.6 percent in 2018. That's the lowest official pace in 28 years CNBCChina's Stimulus Isn't Boosting C.... More »
Three Trump-resistant investment ideas to consider
– theglobeandmail.com
With reasonable valuations and attractive yields, these stocks should do well regardless of what the President tweets
CBC.caRussia warns Canada over 'blatantly unfriendly' Magnitsky ActCBC.caThe Kremlin fired a diplomatic shot across Ottawa's bow Thursday, warning that the adoption of a Canadian version of a U.S. law that imposes financial sanctions and travel bans on high-ranking Russian officials will cause serious damage in relations …Liberals to support Magnitsky-style bill targeting Russia for human rights abuseThe Globe and MailCanada backs recommendation for Magnitsky Act targeting human rights violatorsToronto StarNine stories in the news today, May 18Cape Breton Postall 32 news articles »
Montreal’s financial sector tested by the black-hole pull of Toronto
– theglobeandmail.com
Ottawa’s decision to put Canada Infrastructure Bank on Bay Street only adds to the rising sense of concern
The Lessons of Amazon
– online.wsj.com
A case of disruption creating wealth, but government aided its e-book dominance.Vancouver developer fined, banned from trading after investor loses $1M
– canadianbusiness.com
The B.C. Securities Commission has ordered a real estate developer to pay a fine of $125,000 after a hearing concluded he defrauded a client for part of a $1-million investment in a project that failed.
The commission says that after Vancouver resident Brendan Schouw deposited the investor’s money into Hornby Residences Ltd., his company account, he put some of the funds into his own account.
A news release from the commission says Schouw spent about $75,000 of the redirected money on his personal mortgage payments and on his separate property management business.
Schouw and Hornby Residences are listed as respondents in the case.
The panel says Schouw knew his actions would put the investor’s money at risk and disagrees with a submission from the respondents that characterized the misconduct as “technical in nature” or a fault that can be attributed to poor record keeping.
Besides the fine, Schouw and his company have been permanently banned from trading in and buying any securities and ordered to pay the commission nearly $75,000 for repayment to the investor…
The commission says that after Vancouver resident Brendan Schouw deposited the investor’s money into Hornby Residences Ltd., his company account, he put some of the funds into his own account.
A news release from the commission says Schouw spent about $75,000 of the redirected money on his personal mortgage payments and on his separate property management business.
Schouw and Hornby Residences are listed as respondents in the case.
The panel says Schouw knew his actions would put the investor’s money at risk and disagrees with a submission from the respondents that characterized the misconduct as “technical in nature” or a fault that can be attributed to poor record keeping.
Besides the fine, Schouw and his company have been permanently banned from trading in and buying any securities and ordered to pay the commission nearly $75,000 for repayment to the investor…
