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Mid-October 2009

Comment & Insight

An auditor’s revelations raise questions about massive overspending by the city

A regulator’s reputation with the public and its enforcement effectiveness are closely related

The once low-profile Bank of Canada has taken centre stage

Building Your Business

The setting up and administration of a holding company is complex and requires the advice of qualified tax professionals

The industry bristles at a plan that would hike sales taxes on investment-management services, including mutual fund MERs

Although the HRTC has received the most publicity, amendments to RRSP and RRIF rules are also important

Strategy may not be beneficial in all cases, so clients should carefully determine whether it is right for them

But Canadians seem more willing to try the new account as they become more comfortable with its features

Provinces across the country have introduced a range of tax breaks aimed at easing hard times

Volatile times present opportunities for investors to make use of some tried-and-true tax strategies

Late last year, a feder-al advisory panel recommended measures to improve the fairness, efficiency and competitiveness of Canada’s international tax system. However, the global financial…

Issues relating to capital losses, dividends, income-splitting and registered plans round out groups’ recommendations

Freezing an estate allows eventual beneficiaries to benefit from the future growth of the business

There are strategies to avoid double taxation, but they require planning and timely action

Clients are being asked to provide documentation for a wide range of credits and payments

After more than 20 years of court cases, uncertainty still surrounds the eligibility of interest deductions

The controversial Income Tax Act section is now two decades old; when will it be clear?

Money sitting in undeclared offshore accounts is estimated to be in the trillions

Focus on Products

International equities have outperformed Canadian and U.S. equities

Manulife offers three new seg funds

“The world is undergoing a tectonic structural evolution,“ says Richard Hirayama. “It’s a shift no human has ever seen”

It’s important to reinforce some tried-and-true investing lessons

The prospect of higher inflation, coupled with a weak US$, could push bullion prices higher

Investment research

Data suggest the economic recovery seen in Q2 may lack a good foundation

Long corporates provide low prices and an opportunity to lock in high yields

Pharmaceutical giants that produce vaccines to combat H1N1 could see their profits soar, analysts say

News

At the heart of the matter is whether “dark” trading meaningfully impedes price discovery and compromises market fairness

Court sets deadline for creditors’ claims against New Life Capital and related companies

The finance minister says he may impose changes on resistant banks

At the heart of the matter is whether “dark” trading meaningfully impedes price discovery and compromises market fairness

Many firms are unprepared, experts say

Purchase of Australian giant’s Canadian operation will bolster Global Maxfin’s presence in the West and triple its AUM

Attempts shifting towards more personal approaches