Financial Literacy

Five easy financial resolutions

While it is always a good time to be financially prudent, the New Year brings promises to actually do something about it. But vowing to “be smarter with money” is pretty vague, and many Canadians might struggle to keep that resolution without a clear idea of how to achieve it. Scotiabank has offered its top […]

By Staff |December 30, 2010

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OBSI offers financial resolutions

The next few weeks will see Canadians making – and for some, breaking – New Year Resolutions, ranging from eating better to quitting smoking. While improving physical fitness is an excellent goal, they should also try to get financially fit. To that end, the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments has offered up a Top […]

By Staff |December 29, 2010

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CSA seeks comment on OTC derivatives regulation

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) is seeking input from the financial industry and the public on proposed changes to the regulation of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. The proposals were today released in CSA Consultation Paper 91-401 – Over-the-Counter Derivatives Regulation in Canada. The proposals come in response to commitments made by the G20 to develop more […]

By Staff |November 2, 2010

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