Although Canada does not receive the same kudos for innovation and technological development as the United States, it punches above its weight when it comes to emerging financial technology (fintech) companies. Here’s a look at five Canadian fintech companies that are making a name for themselves by providing innovative financial solutions for customers: Payfirma, Quandl, …
The future’s cars have long since moved from our imagination into the real world. High-profile successes and failures have created a polarized discussion surrounding the industry’s outlook, but no conclusions have emerged. As more automakers contemplate the direction of the industry, there are still too many unanswered questions. For one, companies continue to focus exclusively on …
Many businesses offer some form of qualified retirement plan and, in doing so, they fall under the governance guidelines of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, better known as ERISA. ERISA establishes guidelines and minimum standards designed to protect employees of private sector companies who participate in retirement and welfare benefit plans. Businesses …
Financial planning is a rewarding career with a strong job outlook. While financial planning jobs are abundant, the competition for them is intense, which makes acing the job interview of paramount importance. First impressions matter. A good first impression gives you an immediate leg up. A bad one, by contrast, can put you in a …
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Oil is the crown jewel of commodities that is used in a multitude of ways in our lives, from plastics to asphalt to fuel. The oil industry is an economic powerhouse and the movements of oil prices are closely watched by investors and traders. Changes in oil prices can send shockwaves throughout the global economy. …
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While commission-free trades have become the norm for customers of discount online brokers, in October 2019, it was big news. Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, and Ally Invest all cut equity commissions to zero the first week of October 2019, and Fidelity joined the crowd on October 10. Bank of America’s Merrill Edge extended free trading to all …
For many investors, the futures markets, with all of the different terms and trading strategies, can be both confusing and daunting. There are opportunities to limit losses on your portfolio or enjoy significant profits by using the futures markets, but it is important that you understand how these derivative products work and how you can …
Tesla, Inc.’s (TSLA) colorful CEO Elon Musk has provided updates on the company’s Cybertruck, launched with a splash in 2019, and suggested that it could end up becoming a flop in the market. On Twitter, Musk’s favorite social media platform, the CEO wrote that the car’s doors would not have handles. Instead, it would simply …
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Financial technology used to be the back-office support function for bankers and traders. Venture capitalists barely invested in the sector. Public companies in the industry were rarely compared to the high-growth darlings of Silicon Valley. But things have changed dramatically. Over the last decade, private venture capital has skyrocketed, as has the share of investment …
With eMoney, you can offer clients an interactive Client Portal and a collaborative planning experience. But what steps do you need to take to get started? Today, we’ll look at three ways you can incorporate eMoney before your first client meeting to position yourself and your client for success. Connect Managed Accounts Before getting started, …
