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Effective September 5, 2017, the financial industry in Canada and the U.S. has reduced the trade settlement cycle for purchases and redemptions from three business days (“T+3”) to two business days (“T+2”) after the trade date (“T”). This change stems from a global trend in shortening investment settlement dates. Markets in the European Union and… Read More

“Buying at regular intervals eliminates the risk of over-investing at a stock market peak” – Quentin Lumsden TSX, Loonie Rise on Friday After Bank of Canada Rate Increase The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index closed at 15,174.81 on Friday, a rise of 39.81 points (0.76%) over Thursday’s close, on the back of utility and… Read More

Look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else.” – Tom Stoppard The Next Chapter of You First Financial & Benefits Consultants Today marks the end of my first week as owner of You First. Odette & Terry’s presence will be missed, but their values and principles will continue to guide the company’s future. We… Read More