Industry News

ATB Financial earnings up 12.8%

ATB Financial, the largest Alberta-based financial institution, reported a 12.8% increase in its net income, up to $195 million for the year ending March 31, 2012.

By Staff |June 1, 2012

1 min read

Morning roundup: Facebook investors naive, Euro jobless rate hits record

We’re committed to keeping you and your clients up-to-date with global industry news. Every morning, we offer articles from around the web. Here are some selections: Euro jobless rate hits record; China slows Europe’s unemployment rate reached a record 11% in March and April, the highest statistic seen for the 17-member zone since 1995. As […]

By Staff |June 1, 2012

2 min read

How sales charges impact registered accounts

What’s the tax impact of DSC fees? The charges may apply to both registered and non-registered investments, but if clients want to withdraw from RRSPs, RRIFs and TFSAs, they should know the tax implications of DSCs.

By Wilmot George |June 1, 2012

4 min read

How to improve your business

Predictions of a new recession are becoming louder and more frequent. It might be time to tighten up your own business to ensure you can make it through tough times.

By Staff |June 1, 2012

4 min read