Industry News

Sun Life completes reinsurance sale

Sun Life is no longer in the life reinsurance business. That part of its business has now been sold to Berkshire Hathaway Life.

By John Powell |January 4, 2011

1 min read

Tackling tax-efficient investing

While tax-advantaged vehicles such as RRSPs and tax-free savings accounts are a sure bet for most investors, they are limited by the investor’s contribution room. Once that has been exhausted, investing in taxable accounts is the next step. However, at that point, the tax impact of making such a move must be investigated.

By André Fok Kam |January 1, 2011

7 min read

Beware of the new e-rules

Recent federal government regulations will allow banks and other financial institutions to do more business with customers online and electronically transmit documents currently mailed at hefty postage, printing, disposal and environmental costs.

By Richard E. Austin |January 1, 2011

3 min read

Income trusts beyond 2011

Canada is in the midst of a bull market in yield securities. Retail and institutional investors alike are clamouring for securities generating and paying a steady cash flow. The demographics of this country provide strong evidence of why the demand for yield has seemingly accelerated in recent years.

By Dennis Mitchell |January 1, 2011

9 min read