It has been a year to remember in Winnipeg for so many reasons, but one very large fly has appeared in the champagne.
The wealth-management and brokerage arms of banks and fund companies continue to offer special rates on RRSP loans, although borrowing for this purpose is declining
Units of Crocus were pulled from the market in 2004
Best. summer. ever. seriously, if every summer in Winnipeg was like this, we would have a gigantic overpopulation problem.
Federal assistance for the care of the elderly by their family members comes in many forms. Planning for it is essential
The relatively new RDSP still is not widely used, but families that employ this registered program to shelter savings from taxes can reap significant benefits over the long term
The outlook for the western-only, mostly business bank is positive, with branches and retail lending continuing to increase
The acquisition of a Winnipeg-based niche firm that caters to pro hockey players lines up well with the bank’s high net-worth strategy
Some securities regulators are stepping up supervision of promotional ads by issuers, often smaller resources companies
Charlie Spiring to use skills honed at Wellington West to expand National Bank’s advisor force