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Industry
Everyone knows the old adage about the three most important things in real estate, but when it comes to real estate securities, “location, location, location” is not so much repetition but a call to diversification. “A global approach, in my opinion, is recommended as it provides the widest range of return opportunities, and it also […]
By Staff |March 21, 2011
3 min read
Tax News
It’s 2011 and the new distributions tax relating to flow-through entities, including income trusts that existed on October 31, 2006, now applies.
By Gena Katz |January 1, 2011
The federal government has proposed changes to the Income Tax Act provisions governing real estate investment trusts, which were exempted from the taxation treatment imposed upon other income trusts. “Our government is committed to providing clarity in the application of the REIT rules,” said Finance Minister Jim Flaherty. “These changes take into account constructive comments […]
By Steven Lamb |December 17, 2010
1 min read
Market Insights
The aftermath of the Great Recession has seen the rise of income-generating securities as the investment of choice. Whether it’s bonds, convertible debentures, preferreds or high-yield equities, investors are gravitating towards income for safety, stability and returns.
By Dennis Mitchell |September 1, 2010
5 min read
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