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Planning and Advice

Talk to clients about mortgage risks

Your clients have been approved for a mortgage. Everything looks good on paper, but you’re not sure they’re ready.

June 1, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Canadians need help with debt: Poll

Almost half (49%) of debt-laden Canadians made at least one extra payment to bring down their balances last year, finds a new CIBC Poll. Still, most households fail to seek professional advice on proper debt management, says Christina Kramer, executive vice president of retail distribution and channel strategy at CIBC. “Canadians are more likely to […]

By Suzanne Sharma |May 28, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Canadians better than rest

Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney has pushed the country to take a serious look at both personal and national finances, says David Graham, vice president portfolio manager at CIBC Asset Management. As a result, we’re in a better position than most developed countries.

May 24, 2012

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Industry

Help clients pay off debt

When volatility makes clients too shy to enter the markets, advisors need other topics to keep the conversations going until they are ready to invest.

By Staff |May 15, 2012

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