Industry

Canada missing the boat on emerging markets

There is a growing sense of urgency in the air about Canada’s need to broaden its economic participation by adopting a more aggressive approach to doing business in emerging markets. Industry experts are becoming increasingly nervous about Canada as an ‘underachiever’ in emerging markets deal-making, according to PwC’s new Capital Markets Flash report. Canada has […]

By Vikram Barhat |June 24, 2011

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Canadians more confident on debt than savings

Canadians are doing a good job of debt management but are not quite making the grade when it comes to savings, according to CIBC’s Financial Report Card Poll. The poll asked Canadians to grade themselves on various financial habits, and revealed they are placing debt reduction much higher on their priority list than building their […]

By Staff |June 23, 2011

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New policy blends CI, DI, life

Manulife today announced its new Synergy insurance product, which combines life insurance, critical illness insurance and disability insurance in one package—with one application, one payment and one plan to manage. “For many of us, the combined risk of disability, illness or death before age 65 is significant and the financial impact can be devastating,” said […]

By Staff |June 23, 2011

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Sandwiched boomers must work longer

Caught in the financial crunch of caring for children and parents, many baby boomers could be struggling to find a balance between dreams and duty when they retire.

By Staff |June 23, 2011

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