Industry

New RRIF rules don’t go far enough: C.D. Howe

The 2015 federal budget’s reduction of the mandatory minimum withdrawals from RRIFs and similar tax-deferred accounts will reduce the risk that many Canadians will outlive their savings.

By Staff |July 2, 2015

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Ontario gov’t takes next step towards new advisor regs

The Ontario government is reviewing the regulation of financial advisors and as part of this process, has released an Initial Consultation Document.

By Staff |July 2, 2015

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Wealthy to spend more than $12k this year on vacations

Affluent Canadians (those with investible assets of $1 million or more) expect to spend an annual average of $12,393 on leisure travel (including airfare, accommodation, food, etc.), according to a BMO Private Banking report.

By Staff |July 2, 2015

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CSA proposes electronic filing on SEDAR

CSA has published proposed amendments would require certain exempt market filings to be filed in electronic format on SEDAR.

By Staff |June 30, 2015

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