Industry

CSA plays nice with business in new regulatory sandbox

The CSA has launched an initiative that supports businesses seeking to offer innovative products, services and applications.

By Staff |February 23, 2017

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Most firms ready for transition from T+3 to T+2

Virtually all firms (98%) say they’re “very comfortable” or “somewhat comfortable” they’ll smoothly transition to T+2 on September, 5, 2017, reveals a survey by the Canadian Capital Markets Association (CCMA). T+2 settlement is one of IIROC’s current priorities, with the SRO planning industry-wide testing for April and May 2017. IIROC’s 2017 report says, “In 2017, […]

By Staff |February 23, 2017

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A new reason to pay more than the minimum on credit balances

Many Canadians say they don’t have the funds to make RRSP or TFSA contributions. However, most Canadians have the funds for something else important to their financial well-being: paying more than the minimum amount on credit card balances. And, while that kind of commitment helps pay off debt faster, it may also boost a client’s […]

By Staff |February 23, 2017

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Cash-strapped Canadians drop TFSA contributions

And next year might be worse.

By Staff |February 23, 2017

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