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Fixed-income opportunities for clients

With some Canadian government bonds currently yielding less than inflation, investors are facing negative real returns. But, there are some areas of fixed income worth exploring.

By Alexander Schwiersch |September 21, 2012

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Baby boomers don’t want modest retirements

Over half of baby boomers (57%) would rather work longer so they can maintain their current lifestyles as they enter retirement, finds a CIBC poll. Further, 24% plan to carry debt into retirement. Of those, 80% will carry debt throughout their entire retirement. This suggests they have no immediate plans to pay it off, and […]

By Staff |September 21, 2012

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Friday Funnies: Inspiration from nature

In 2009, we asked advisors to share their funniest tales in hopes of bringing some levity to the dark days of the financial crisis. Now, you've provided us with fresh laughs. Read on for this week's installment.

By Staff |September 21, 2012

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Pensions turn to alternatives to boost returns

Almost half (48%) of defined benefit plan sponsors plan to increase their allocation to alternative investments as they seek long-term returns less correlated to public equity markets, finds RBC Investor Services. Further, this figure jumps to 88% for plan sponsors that have over $1 billion in assets. Read: Will PRPPs create opportunities for advisors? “Canadian […]

By Staff |September 20, 2012

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