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Blue Ribbon Income Fund: Past, Present, Future

Blue Ribbon Income Fund: Past, Present, Future

Watch M. Paul Bloom, Chairman at Blue Ribbon Fund Management Ltd. (President & CIO at Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc.) join Michelle L. Tiraborelli, Senior Vice President at Brompton Funds, for a review of Blue Ribbon Income Fund’s performance in the past and present.

Bloom Investment Counsel has been the portfolio manager for Blue Ribbon Income Fund since its inception 25 years ago.

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How are Investors Protected in Canada?

How Are Investors Protected in Canada

How are investors protected in Canada? Canadians generally have two sources of account protection in Canada: the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). Both are intended to maintain investor confidence in the Canadian financial system. In this article, we explain the role of the CDIC and CIPF and the kind of protection each offers.

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Talking to Adult Children About Their Inheritance

Talking to Adult Children About Their Inheritance

Do you feel uncomfortable at the thought of talking to your adult children about their inheritance? You’re not alone. In many families, the “M” word (money) can be a stressful and emotional subject.

However, delaying the discussion can create more anxiety for everyone. In this article, we provide some suggestions on how to approach the inheritance conversation with your adult children, when you are ready to do so.

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The Importance of an Investment Policy Statement

The Importance of an Investment Policy Statement

An Investment Policy Statement (IPS) is a crucial, client-specific document developed between you and your portfolio manager. It documents your financial objectives, constraints, unique circumstances and overall governance procedures, all of which are to be applied to the investment related activities carried out on your behalf by your portfolio manager.

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