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Inflation in Canada continues to slow, reaffirming BOC’s rate pause

The 5.2% reading in February marked the largest deceleration since April 2020

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CFA adds private wealth specialization to Level III

The change is one of five updates to the CFA program aimed at making the charter more practical

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Yellen says bank situation stabilizing, different from 2008

Treasury Secretary said more rescue efforts could be necessary to prevent contagion

The New Brunswick Legislative Building in Fredericton

NB budget raises health-care spending by 10%

The finance minister noted the province has moved from a struggling economy to one dealing with challenges that come with growth

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‘Bank run-type scenario’ at lifecos highly unlikely: DBRS

Causes of SVB failure unique to banks but some life insurance contracts with investment features are liquid, report says

products

New SRO highlights proprietary product conflicts

A review identified gaps in addressing conflicts associated with proprietary products

Banks

Canadian banks’ funding is stable despite losses since SVB failure

Banks have lower exposure to fixed-income securities and sufficient liquidity, DBRS says

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  • March 20, 2023 March 20, 2023
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How Manulife Securities-Fidelity deal signals a larger trend

Fidelity Clearing Canada will provide its uniFide back-office technology to Manulife Securities

Why investors should look beyond macro

Outlook for stocks is nuanced but "definitely not all bad," PM says

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Fed’s tough challenge: Confront inflation and bank jitters

Most economists think the Fed will raise rates by a quarter-point on Wednesday

Entrance of historic bank building of Swiss bank Credit Suisse. Photo taken April 19th, 2021, Zurich, Switzerland.

Credit Suisse–UBS deal offers hope, but bank doubts persist

Some customers were caught off guard by the turmoil, at odds with Switzerland's reputation as as stable banking haven

Parliament buildings in winter

Finance Minister outlines priorities as pre-budget week kicks off

The government will show more fiscal restraint as part of efforts to rein in inflation

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Women make up one-third of S&P/TSX composite board positions for first time

Women held 33.7% of board seats, up from 27.9% in January 2020

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As markets roil, advisors toil: how you handled the SVB fallout

Amid fraught headlines, here's how financial advisors served clients this week

Business people sitting and discussing at business meeting, in office

How Manulife Securities-Fidelity deal signals a larger trend

Fidelity Clearing Canada will provide its uniFide back-office technology to Manulife Securities

As markets roil, advisors toil: how you handled the SVB fallout

Amid fraught headlines, here's how financial advisors served clients this week

Different approach to planning can build relationships with female clients

Why the industry needs more female advisors

Keeping the cost of death down

Planning helps clients avoid overspending on funerals, burials