Interest rate

Industry

Fixed income still a good option

Fixed income offers a variety of opportunities, even in a low interest rate environment.

By Jacqueline Louie |October 23, 2013

2 min read

Industry

Purpose Investments launches high-interest ETF

Purpose Investments has introduced a high-interest savings ETF.

By Staff |October 15, 2013

1 min read

Industry

Two ways to deduct interest

Borrowing to invest doesn’t always lead to tax deductions.

By Stella Gasparro |August 8, 2013

3 min read

Industry

Expect low rates for next decade: C.D. Howe

The normal or "neutral" rate is lower than its historical average, and likely will remain at relatively lower levels over the next decade, argue Paul Beaudry and Philippe Bergevin in a C.D. Howe Institute report.

By Staff |May 29, 2013

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PC Financial offers higher interest rate on deposits

President’s Choice Financial is offering a 2.6% interest rate on all new deposits clients make until July 15 into their savings accounts, reports the Globe and Mail. The discount bank, which is a partnership between CIBC and Loblaw, is targeting its rivals, including ING Direct. Read more. Also read: CIBC to acquire Atlantic Trust Private […]

April 16, 2013

1 min read

Debt goes old school

We often hear how young people today don’t know the value of a dollar. Really? According to a report from TD Economics, debt is not only slowing in younger Canadians, but also, Canadians 65+ are actually the ones who’ve increased borrowing. The thing with statistics is your clients may not exactly reflect the percentages. Does […]

|April 8, 2013

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BMO raises mortgage rates

BMO is raising its five-year residential mortgage rates by 10 basis points. Effective March 29, 2013, the new interest rate will be 3.09%. “Protect yourself from rising rates by locking in for five years and become mortgage-free faster by choosing a maximum amortization of 25 years,” says Ernie Johannson, senior vice president, personal banking Canada, […]

By Staff |March 26, 2013

1 min read

Interest rate

Fixed income still a good option

Purpose Investments launches high-interest ETF

Two ways to deduct interest

Expect low rates for next decade: C.D. Howe

Industrial Alliance offers adjustable UL policy

Customer pays 15-year-old resto bill

UK backs possible LIBOR replacement

PC Financial offers higher interest rate on deposits

Debt goes old school

BMO raises mortgage rates