After more than 20 years of court cases, uncertainty still surrounds the eligibility of interest deductions
The controversial Income Tax Act section is now two decades old; when will it be clear?
Countries that are less developed than emerging markets present opportunities because of their rapidly expanding consumer markets
The credit crisis plaguing much of the developed world is also leaving its mark on emerging markets
Data show that emerging markets have outperformed their developed counterparts in the past five- and 10-year periods
How can a client be declined for insurance coverage by one company and yet acquire standard coverage at another company?The answer lies in the completeness and quality of information submitted by insurance advisors during the application process. Industry experts say that many insurance advisors have an inadequate understanding of the requirements of underwriters, resulting in […]
The new Canada-U.S. Tax Treaty will probably facilitate fund flows between the two countries, largely due to the elimination of the with-holding taxes on most cross-border interest payments. The protocol to amend the treaty was signed after almost a decade of negotiations on Sept. 21, 2007, and enacted into Canadian law on Dec. 14, 2007. […]
Predictions about the country’s economic fortunes vary considerably
Reinsurance companies suggest there may be more flexibility in payouts and premiums down the road
Consistent, positive growth and democratic stability are now the norm in the traditionally risky region