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A thorough analysis of today’s financial news—delivered weekly to your inbox or via social media. As part of Knowledge Bureau’s interactive network, the Report covers current issues on the tax and financial services landscape and provides a wide range of professional benefits, including access to peer-to-peer blogs, opinion polls, online lessons, and vital industry information from Canada’s only multi-disciplinary financial educator.
September 2025 Poll
On September 2, Finance Minister Champagne mandated CRA to implement a 100-day plan to “strengthen services, improve access, and reduce delays.” That’s by December 11, 2025. Do you believe this approach will help?
Recession-Proofing: Economic Resilience Key to Weathering a Potential Storm
With increasing fears of an imminent recession on the horizon, it is useful to remember September 15, 2008. That’s when the fourth largest investment bank in the U.S., Lehman Brothers, applied for the largest bankruptcy filing in U.S. history. It was a shock that exasperated the financial crisis that followed. Does the Canadian economy have the economic resilience to compete powerfully through another dramatic downturn? It’s the heady theme advisors will explore at this year’s Distinguished Advisor Conference, November 10-13 in Puerto Vallarta, together with 19 outstanding thought leaders. Meet them and their interesting topics in this Special Report.
DAC Delegates in the News - Rosanna Sternat, CPA, CGA
Rosanna Sternat, CPA, CGA has attended the Distinguished Advisor Conference (DAC) for six consecutive years. She shares how the educational experience has benefited her public accounting practice in Selkirk, Manitoba.
Why DAC? What Prior Delegates Have Said
DAC is an outstanding investment for advisors who wish to excel. Who are they? They are professionals dedicated to growing their services and careers with strategic insights and an outstanding national network. Here’s what they have experienced at prior DACs:
“FROM”: An Issue for all Demographics
We have all heard of FOMO – the fear of missing out. But from a financial planning point of view there is an even more pressing fear that runs rampant with all generations, and in organizations that fund retirements these days. At Knowledge Bureau we call it "FROM: the Fear of Running Out of Money."
Investment Options: Non-Registered vs RRSP Comparison Factsheet
Sound retirement savings strategies typically involve investing in various non-registered investments such as Mutual Funds and ETFs and registered plans like RRSPs, PRPPs and RPPs. The options can be overwhelming for those looking to diversify their retirement savings. A simple fact sheet can help guide you through complicated financial conversations.
