Industry

Briefly:

The energy sector may be one of the country’s key economic drivers, but a survey commissioned by Edward Jones finds that just 23% of Canadians would invest in oil stocks if they had spare money to invest. The survey did not ask respondents to explain their opinion, but did find that Quebec residents were the […]

By Staff |August 11, 2010

3 min read

Retiring abroad has financial implications

Irresistible is the pull of retiring to a destination blessed with balmier climes. The proof is for all to see in the recent European survey by Aon Consulting that revealed Spain and France as the retirement destinations of choice among an increasing number of Europeans. Escaping the harsh climate of their home country was noted […]

By Vikram Barhat |August 11, 2010

4 min read

Selling business shares

There are opportunities clients should certainly take advantage of to shelter or defer the tax on those gains

By Gena Katz |August 10, 2010

3 min read

Trailer commissions under siege (Part 2)

With trailer commissions under siege around the world, Canadian advisors might one day expect this mode of compensation to disappear from our shores as well. When that day comes, there will be two kinds of advisors: Those who scramble to adjust; and those whose practices have already evolved. Make no mistake, the price of advice […]

By Mark Noble |August 10, 2010

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