Industry

Divorce planning a modern “must”

The breakdown of a marriage is hard on clients in many ways: emotionally, physically and financially. The only easy thing about it is getting the court to sanction the dissolution.

By Vikram Barhat |October 6, 2011

4 min read

Canadians envision debt-free retirement

The average Canadian expects to retire debt-free at age 63, according to a new Harris/Decima poll commissioned by CIBC. However, the poll also shows that older Canadians are less optimistic about reaching their savings goals and expect to carry at least some debt into retirement.

By Staff |October 6, 2011

1 min read

Global economy drives Canadian pension losses

Amid concerns of a global economic slowdown, Canadian pension plans experienced significant losses on both sides of the balance sheet in the third quarter of 2011, according to the Mercer Pension Health Index.

By Staff |October 6, 2011

2 min read

Stick to dividends, look to the U.S.: McIntyre

As financial professionals, you already know that recent market volatility has provided ample opportunity to deploy capital—if only your clients have the nerve to swim against the current.

By Staff |October 6, 2011

3 min read