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Nov. 1, 2017

Question of the week: What is blockchain?

With the rising popularity of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) Blockchain has also become a very popular subject among investors and those interested in finance o...

Jun. 25, 2025

Question of the week: – How well educated in investing are Canadians?

We’d love to say that all Canadians have a strong knowledge of investing and finances, but according to our most recent Investor Index Survey that most likely isn’t the case.The Ca...

Oct. 18, 2017

Question of the week: Is this old stock certificate I found worth anything?

We get this question occasionally from people cleaning out an old desk or office, executors of estates and relatives cleaning out a deceased’s old safety deposit box. Companies may...

Oct. 11, 2017

Question of the week: What is a KYC?

In order to be able to recommend an investment product that is suitable for a client’s investments needs and objectives, a financial adviser is required to take reasonable steps to...

Question of the week: What is blockchain?

Question of the week: – How well educated in investing are Canadians?

Question of the week: Is this old stock certificate I found worth anything?

Question of the week: What is a KYC?

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