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Don’t rely on home equity in retirement

A recent report from Statistics Canada says home equity makes an important contribution to retirement income. However, retirement planners say it is not necessarily a sign of financial wellbeing.

By Vikram Barhat |July 30, 2010

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Dynamic Funds has launched the Dynamic Emerging Markets Class, which will combine growth and value investing in one emerging markets mutual fund. As part of the Dynamic corporate class structure, it also offers tax efficient switching. The fund is managed by two of Dynamic’s stars: growth manager Rohit Sehgal and value-focused Chuk Wong, who will […]

By Steven Lamb |July 29, 2010

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Annuities swept up in SEC fund fee proposal

The SEC thinks mutual fund 12b-1 fees have gotten out of hand, and is proposing new rules to limit them and provide greater disclosure for investors. The SEC’s 278-page 12b-1 proposal could also impact the use of distribution fees in the mutual funds in variable annuity subaccounts. “When it comes to 12b-1 fees, there is […]

By Alan Prochoroff |July 29, 2010

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Retirement taking a backseat to present: BMO

Why are Canadians dragging their feet when it comes to retirement planning? BMO says the answer can be found inside their minds. Using behavioural finance research, the bank believes it has uncovered clues as to why Canadians are procrastinating the way they are. A report from BMO Retirement — entitled Retirement Planning: Can I Get […]

By John Powell |July 29, 2010

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