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Two-thirds of Canadians prepared for a rainy day

Two-thirds of Canadians prepared for a rainy day

More Canadians feel prepared to handle a financial emergency in 2012 compared with last year – but 25% would not be able to last longer than three months on their contingency savings, according to a BMO survey released today.
Norsat and Energold lauded for international business success

Norsat and Energold lauded for international business success

Two local companies have been named finalists in HSBC Bank Canada's Business without Borders HSBC International Business Awards, which celebrate the best of Canadian companies doing business internationally. Richmond-based Norsat International Inc.
The new Russian revelations of Arthur Griffiths

The new Russian revelations of Arthur Griffiths

Ex-Canucks owner, former B.C. premier both at home doing business in London
Investors dissatisfied with financial advisers, report finds

Investors dissatisfied with financial advisers, report finds

But survey shows B.C. firms dealing with investor issues better than those in other provinces

Reduce your family business tax burden

Many customers ask how they can safely use family members as "distribution points" to reduce their company's overall tax burden.
BCSC and Saanich police arrest men over securities sales

BCSC and Saanich police arrest men over securities sales

Last week, the British Columbia Securities Commission’s (BCSC) criminal investigations team and the Saanich Police Department arrested two Greater Victoria area men and charged each with two counts under the Securities Act .
Corruption and bribery risks rise for Canadian firms working abroad

Corruption and bribery risks rise for Canadian firms working abroad

A volatile economy and overseas expansion acquisition aspirations are increasing threats of corporate fraud

New cars accelerating rate of consumer debt growth in B.C.

BC drivers seem willing to increase their personal debt levels to new heights to get a new ride.
Stock market hit with growing exodus of Canadian investors

Stock market hit with growing exodus of Canadian investors

Volatile markets seem to have spooked Canadian investors.

Insider trading

The following is a list of the largest stock trades made by corporate executives, directors and other company insiders of B.C.’s public companies filed by the week ending August 15. The information comes from a compilation of required reports filed with the BC Securities Commission.