Perhaps driven by the turbulence in global markets, gold prices continue to edge higher. The price of gold saw an uptick this morning as the U.S. dollar was paring its recent gains versus a basket of currencies ahead of the inflation data from the U.S.
The exchange traded fund industry has enjoyed explosive growth, thanks to its promise of low-cost exposure to an ever-widening array of underlying assets. But there are fears that this growth may be outpacing the ability of regulators to keep up with the risks associated with the products.
Talking about retirement planning on Valentine’s Day seems a bit like wearing a Savile Row bespoke, silk pocket square and all, to a beach party. But judging by BMO Financial Group’s second Annual Valentine’s Day Retirement Study, it may not be a bad idea.
Improved investor sentiment among Canadians has locked bulls and bears in a dead heat, according to a new Franklin Templeton survey. The national research noted investor sentiment is at its most positive since the market meltdown of 2008.
The Greek government finally reached a deal on spending cuts, paving the way for a €130 billion bailout from the ECB. But the country is still broke.
It’s tough holding meetings when people are far away or held back by weather, but it's not impossible.
Leading advisors are moving to social enterprise. They are using tools and strategies to connect and collaborate with their clients, teams and assistants. Welcome to the social enterprise.
The list of detractors of reverse mortgage has another name added to it: David Chilton, otherwise known as ‘the wealthy barber’, after the title of this famous book on personal finance.
Buying antique furniture offers the twin benefits of enjoying both fine craftsmanship and value appreciation.
A constant stream of scary global microeconomic cues has created unprecedented risk aversion among investors who are now playing for capital preservation rather than capital gain.