Branding You
In the summer 2017 issue of Private Investor, I wrote "Creating Mass Intimacy" as an introduction to the notion and need for advisors to create their own personal brand. Reflecting…
Cryptocurrency Securities Law Update – Platform Framework and Service Providers
Cryptocurrency is not necessarily a “security” under Canadian securities law. Nonetheless, Canadian regulators have sought to extend their reach over cryptocurrency in various ways. This bulletin advises of recent developments…
Canada sheds ‘disappointing’ 24,200 jobs in July: analysts
Canada’s economy shed a net 24,200 jobs in July, driven by a decline in wholesale and retail trade, official data showed on Friday, as Canada’s job market remained in a…
Binance’s CZ: Like It or Not, Facebook’s Libra Coin Is Poised for Mass Adoption
The takeaway: Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (“CZ”) hopes to open a London office “very soon” as the crypto exchange turns its focus to Europe. Brexit won’t hurt and if anything…
Canada’s fund industry fuels 1.7% of GDP, IFIC reports
The fund industry employs as many people as the country’s gas stations, report says. Canada’s investment funds industry has a significant, fast-growing impact on the economy, according to a new…
Investors ‘walking through history’ of low rates, Rosenberg warns
Watch video here. David Rosenberg says it’s time for investors to play it safe amid an historic period of low interest rates. The Gluskin Sheff + Associates chief economist told…
Taxes versus the Necessities of Life: The Canadian Consumer Tax Index, 2019 edition
Watch video at this link. Summary The Canadian Consumer Tax Index tracks the total tax bill of the average Canadian family from 1961 to 2018. Including all types of taxes,…
Will your company be affected by the Federal Government’s proposed changes to the taxation of stock option benefits?
The Government is committed to building an economy that works for everyone—making life more affordable for Canada's middle class and people working hard to join it. This started with a…
Billionaire Jim Pattison offers to take lumber maker Canfor private for $981 million
Already owns about 51 per cent of Canfor's shares Canadian billionaire Jim Pattison — whose conglomerate owns businesses including supermarkets, fisheries and billboards — offered to take lumber producer Canfor…
Greek PM meets with Eldorado Gold CEO
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with the chief executive officer of Canadian miner Eldorado Gold, George Burns, his Athens said on Friday. According to the announcement, the prime minister…