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Interest deductibility vital: Conference Board

Nearly everyone in the financial world remembers Jim Flaherty’s 2006 Halloween announcement that income trusts were to be taxed, but that wasn’t the only plan the federal finance minister has had that’s caused outrage in the business community. In March 2007, Flaherty discussed eliminating interest deductibility on foreign investments, which was one part of a […]

By Bryan Borzykowski |August 11, 2008

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The case for bond funds

Bond fund managers face an uphill battle, trying to add value in an era when persistently low yields are often eaten up by management fees. But actively managed bond funds may still provide value, particularly in corporate debt space where corrections in credit markets have created opportunity. The problem with fees on conservative bonds funds, […]

By Mark Noble |August 11, 2008

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(August 8, 2008) The Investment Funds Institute of Canada is calling for entries for its 2008 IFIC Investor Education Award. The award recognizes Canadian investment fund managers and dealers who actively promote investor education through educational campaigns. “The industry considers education critical for investors so they can make well-informed decisions,” says Joanne De Laurentiis, IFIC’s […]

By Staff |August 8, 2008

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Prepare portfolio for inflation now: CIBC

Investors should start building themselves a buffer against inflation, increasing their exposure to precious metals and building a cash reserve before interest rates rise, according to a report out of CIBC World Markets. “Investors are likely underestimating just how much (interest) rates will rise over the next 18 months,” write Peter Buchanan and Meny Grauman, […]

By Steven Lamb |August 8, 2008

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