Happy to hear this week that Morguard will take over management of Temple Hotels, details listed in the press release below. This is positive news for Temple which is being hurt by the Western Canadian slump and a weak balance… Continue Reading
There were so many red flags for investors in Titan Equity, I don’t really feel sorry for them. Here are some tips for investors in private equity, especially private placement real estate and hedge funds. Pay attention to the promoter’s… Continue Reading
I didn’t realize that CI had purchased First Asset until reading it below. This is a good move for CI as the ETF market is one in which they should be able to grow into based on their wide distribution.… Continue Reading
Recently I was chatting with one of my friends who owns a paper/label recycling business and who also holds a REALTOR license on the side. As most business owners do, we started sharing the ways we deal with admin and tax compliance. Maybe… Continue Reading
Sun Life to acquire real estate manager Bentall Kennedy for C$560 million With $560M Bentall Kennedy purchase, Sun Life seeks to build a real estate management powerhouse
A lot is being said in the business press about “fixing McDonalds”. I’m not sure that McDonalds is broken, but there are certainly lot’s of room for improvement. McDonalds share price has certainly stalled, its basically at the same level… Continue Reading
I’m shocked and disappointed to learn that S&P has been suspended from providing ratings in the commercial mortgage market for a period of time. The latest fines and restrictions against S&P are part of a long series of moves by… Continue Reading
Behind S&P’s Looming Suspension, an Inside Battle Over Tighter Standards
Is gambling a good financial investment? Probably not. Most players should view their gambling losses as entertainment expenses. Most recreational gamblers should be prepared to “lose what they came with”. They should ensure that their gambling bankroll does not exceed… Continue Reading
With the growth of new information technology, and the additional comfort users have with life online, the financial services industry has come up with new ways to deliver financial advice. At the extreme, there are a few new services available that… Continue Reading
