An undercover shopper investigation of Ontario financial advisers has found that only a third of them gathered thorough, know-your-client information, and less than a quarter discussed how the adviser was compensated. The so-called mystery shoppers also reported that while advisers were able to give clear information about products and services, they were less likely […]
Toronto Business Posts
OECD Slashes Estimate of Canadian Growth to 1.1% in 2015
The OECD has lowered its estimate for Canada’s economic growth in 2015 to 1.1 per cent — revised downward from its June estimate of 1.5 per cent — as global growth stagnates. Its June estimate was itself revised downward from the 2.6 per cent growth for this year it projected in late 2014. The Paris-based economics […]
These 37 Logos Are So Insanely Clever… And You’ve Never Even Noticed. #4 Is So Cool.
Advertisements are apart of our daily lives. We see it everywhere. On TV, the ride into work, even on the clothes we wear. Think about all the times you put on a shirt from some big designer, with a subtle brand logo on the shirt. Or when you put on a pair of […]
How To Cut Your U.S. Dollar Exchange Costs Against Canadian Dollar
Sometimes when I do online banking, a message pops up reminding me that my bank has the largest network of ATMs in Canada that dispense U.S. dollars. That’s meant to be reassuring. But with the current rates of exchange, it’s like your dentist opening an office closer to your home, but saying he still […]
TSX, Dow Continue Steep Losses On Jobs Data – CBC
September 4, 2015 Stocks in Toronto and New York extended their losses on Friday, after jobs reports issued by both Canada and the U.S. failed to provide a definitive picture of the economy. At the end of the day, the TSX was down 118 points at 13,478. The main Toronto index is down 5.7 per […]
