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5 reasons trusts work for incapacity planning

A trust is a legal relationship in which a person (the settlor) transfers property to another person (the trustee)

May 24, 2012

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Morning roundup: U.S. housing bounces back; HP cuts 27,000 workers, Buffett’s Goldman deal

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: U.S. housing bounces back First glimmers of recovery in U.S. housing markets emerged this week. Yesterday, existing home sales were reported increasing in the previous month; and major homebuilder […]

By Staff |May 24, 2012

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Rep to pay $40,000 for improper trading

On May 1, 2012, a hearing panel of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) accepted a settlement agreement between IIROC staff and Daniel Lindsay Cuthbertson.

By Staff |May 24, 2012

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Which clients will complain?

If you ever wanted to know what kind of client is most likely to file a complaint, a new report from the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) helps clarify the picture.

By Staff |May 24, 2012

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