Canada's financial intelligence agency says it has levied a $1.3-million penalty against CIBC for non-compliance with money laundering and terrorist financing measures. Second fine levied by Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre this week, after RBC Monday Canada's financial intelligence agency says it has levied a $1.3-million penalty against CIBC …
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Grocery code of conduct will raise prices, not lower them, Loblaws and Walmart tell lawmakers
The head of Canada's biggest grocery chain says the looming implementation of the grocery code of conduct would lead to higher prices for consumers, not lower ones. Head of Loblaws says proposed new rules are bad for business and consumers The head of Canada's biggest grocery chain says the looming …
Read More »Expect some food prices to get cheaper next year — but typical grocery bills may still go up by $700
Savvy shoppers should be able to find a few bargains at the grocery store next year, but even with prices for some essentials falling the typical Canadian family's overall grocery bill is set to increase by about $700 to more than $16,000 in 2024. Closely watched report on food prices …
Read More »AIA Philippines introduces new fund to unlock growth potential of savings
Even with the pandemic behind us, much of the uncertainty remains for most Filipinos. Because of this, more and more are saving up for the long run. According to the AIA Household Savings Behaviour Study conducted in 2021, 72 percent of Filipinos claim that their primary motivation for saving up …
Read More »As expected, Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady at 5%
The Bank of Canada decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at five per cent. Economists starting to think rate cuts will start happening in 2024 The Bank of Canada decided to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at five per cent. The move was widely expected, as after …
Read More »‘It scared the hell out of me,’ says lead plaintiff in proposed class-action suit over data breach at 23andMe
Genetic testing company 23andMe, which is the subject of a proposed class-action lawsuit in Canada, says a data breach may have affected millions more customers than initially believed. The B.C. man who is the lead plaintiff says the company didn't do enough to protect customers. Hack affected 6.9 million users, …
Read More »Forbes Asia top philanthropists including SMC’s RSA
Forbes Asia has released its 2023 list of Heroes of Philanthropy which spotlights 15 philanthropists, including San Miguel Corporation Chief Executive Ramon S. Ang, who have in the past year shown commitment and donated generously to causes close to their hearts. Ang is the only Filipino billionaire in the unranked …
Read More »RBC handed $7.4M penalty from financial intelligence agency
Canada's financial intelligence agency has levied a $7.4-million penalty against the Royal Bank of Canada for non-compliance with anti-money laundering and terrorist financing measures. Violations include failing to submit suspicious transaction reports, says Fintrac agency Canada's financial intelligence agency has levied a $7.4-million penalty against the Royal Bank of Canada …
Read More »Products returned to Amazon found at Toronto liquidation stores — along with buyers’ personal info
CBC Toronto observed the personal information of three dozen people visible on shipping labels on display at a Toronto liquidation retailer that sells returned and overstocked items from Amazon and other online retailers. Now those customers are at risk of identity theft, a privacy expert says. Former privacy commissioner says …
Read More »Soaring cost of baby formula puts extra pressure on new parents
As Canadians struggle to keep up with the rising cost of groceries, new parents are feeling an added pinch, as supply shortages, sparked in part by disruptions from U.S. manufacturers, push the price of baby formula ever higher. Amid ongoing supply shortages, price of formula is up more than 20% …
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