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There’s a bigger issue behind the new OAS rules than rising life expectancy of Canadians.

  • December 17, 2012 August 21, 2018
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John Braive of CIBC explains why high-yield bonds continue to appeal to investors.

  • December 13, 2012 August 21, 2018
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Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney cautions the U.S. will go into recession if it fails to engineer a sharp reduction in the budget deficit.

  • December 12, 2012 December 6, 2022
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The nationwide cooling of Canada’s housing market may have sparked fears of a U.S.-style housing crash, but for the Bank of Canada it may be a good beginning.

  • December 11, 2012 August 21, 2018
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The government’s recent decision to hike TFSA contribution room by $500 has sparked fresh debate on the relevance of the savings vehicle for debt-saddled Canadians.

  • December 10, 2012 August 21, 2018
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Despite a weak economic recovery and lacklustre job growth, Canada remains one of the best countries in a world.

  • December 5, 2012 August 21, 2018
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When stock market returns wind up being a disappointment, looking for alternatives becomes the need of the hour. And what better alternative than luxury watches, an investment class immune to fashion and economic cycles.

  • December 3, 2012 August 24, 2018
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The 2012 Morningstar Canadian Investment Awards gala on Wednesday was a grand affair and while AdvisorToGo, one of the finalists in the Canadian Investment Marketing Award category, didn’t win, Advisor Group caught some of the reflected glow of CIBC Asset Management. AdvisorToGo, a CIBC initiative in cooperation with Advisor.ca, showcases expert opinions on issues ranging […]

  • November 29, 2012 August 21, 2018
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Corporate bonds will remain more attractive than government bonds in 2013, says Jeffrey Waldman of CIBC.

  • November 29, 2012 August 21, 2018
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Depending solely on equities will limit returns, so advisors should shift focus to fixed income solutions.

  • November 23, 2012 August 21, 2018
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