Investments

Pension plans gain in 2013

Canadian pension plans posted solid gains in 2013 as global equity markets continued to surge during the fourth quarter, says RBC Investor & Treasury Services.

By Staff |January 22, 2014

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5 things that would boost markets this year

2014 should be a good year, even if Canada’s expected to underperform compared to the U.S. That’s what a panel told approximately 1,000 people at CFA Society Calgary’s 37th annual Forecast Dinner, moderated by CBC news anchor Peter Mansbridge. “We are seeing the developed world start to escape from the deepest recession in decades. 2014 […]

By Jacqueline Louie |January 20, 2014

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Bank insurance business still strong despite 2013 setbacks

Why these institutions will be able to persevere

By Al and Mark Rosen |January 17, 2014

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Roadside assistance for distressed portfolios

Collectible motorbikes, symbols of rebellion and liberty, can also preserve capital. Owning a classic motorcycle is both a lifestyle choice and investment, says Daniel Wade of U.K.-based Paul Fraser Collectibles. “Typically, collectors are united by passion for motorcycle design, engineering and history,” he says. “While it is possible to make money, my advice is not to buy with that expectation.”

By Vikram Barhat |January 17, 2014

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