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RBC launches two new GICs — with a twist - Investment Executive
July 27, 2021. 11:03. Royal Bank of Canada has launched two new GICs that have the potential to generate higher returns than traditional GICs. Unlike ordinary GICs, the RBC ESG Market-Linked GIC and the RBC North American MarketSmart GIC are linked to market performance, allowing investors to benefit from strong market returns.
New direction for Richardson Wealth | Investment Executive
Jan 25, 2021 · As of Dec. 31, 2020, Richardson Wealth reported $30.3 billion in assets, up marginally from $29.3 billion at the end of 2016. The lack of clear direction also resulted in rival firms luring away advisors from Richardson Wealth. At the end of 2020, Richardson Wealth reported 162 advisory teams, down from 199 four years prior.
News for Canadian Financial Advisors - Investment Executive
5 days ago · What Trump’s election could mean for interest rates in Canada. Trump's promised policies risk higher inflation, which could affect Canadian rates, loonie: economists. By: Rosa Saba, Canadian Press. November 8, 2024. 09:36. Breaking industry and regulatory news for IIROC, MFDA and life insurance-licensed financial advisors, portfolio managers ...
TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage launches U.S. trading platform
October 15, 2012. 15:20. TD Waterhouse Discount Brokerage Monday announced a new web-based trading platform for investors who trade U.S. equities and advanced options strategies. The new web-based platform joins TD’s suite of U.S. trading solutions, which also include the flexibility and convenience of desktop and mobile applications.
Feds launch public consultations on new luxury tax
Aug 11, 2021 · The federal government has launched consultations on the design of the new select luxury goods tax, a campaign pledge from the 2019 federal election that also featured in this year’s federal budget. The luxury tax would apply on the sale of new luxury cars and aircraft with a retail sale price of more than $100,000, and new boats that cost ...
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Canadian investors love dividends. Here’s where to find them in ETFs
Feb 13, 2024 · The $1.6-billion iShares Canadian Select Dividend Index ETF, for one, is tilted toward income, with a recent distribution yield of 5%. More than half of the assets in the 30-stock portfolio are in the financial sector. Also in the dividend-yield camp is the $1.5-billion iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF (XEI), whose recent ...
TD Bank launches the new TD Waterhouse | Investment Executive
July 2, 2002. 09:30. “We’re all very excited about the changes we’ve made. Our customers have indicated that TD Waterhouse is a brand they have a lot of confidence in and our employees have been working hard to prepare for this launch,” says Rob MacLellan, chairman of TD Wealth Management and head of the new TD Waterhouse Canada Inc.
Seg funds 101 - Investment Executive
Jun 14, 2021 · In more detail, a seg fund is an insurance contract issued by a life insurance company and regulated by the federal Insurance Companies Act. Seg funds have two parts: a pooled investment component (similar to a mutual fund), plus an insurance policy that protects against the loss of the invested capital when a contract matures.