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Triple-digit gains Insurance News Net (press release)

14.04.10

The Toronto stock market registered a solid gain Wednesday afternoon amid a string of strong U.S. earnings reports and economic data indication the American economy continues to improve.

The S&P/TSX Composite Index advanced 102.89 points to end the day at 12,204.41

The financial sector was the leading TSX component, as CIBC climbed $1.74 to $74.74 while Royal Bank rose $1.78 to $61.31.

Elsewhere in the sector, Standard & Poor's cut its ratings on Sun Life Financial Inc.'s key North American insurance units by a notch, to AA minus from AA. The ratings agency said it expects 2010 operating earnings to fall short of its expectations. Its shares were up 19 cents at $32.19.

The Toronto market's energy group rose as Canadian Natural Resources improved $1.05 to $79.20. Among gold issues, Kinross Gold was 27 cents higher at $18.49.

Barrick Gold Corp. shares rose 25 cents to $40.66 after the miner won a limited injunction in a Nevada court that allows for continued operation

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How to minimize cottage tax hassles

    What's up, dock? Cottage tax planning. Photo by National Post Assuming our political leaders have not opted to drag us into a snap election, many of us can look forward to leisurely weeks and weekends at our cottages for the balance of the summer . But there are major tax and estate planning issues associated with cottages, and of property owned in the United States -- the legacy of many earlier decisions by other politicians. The CIBC has  issued a report on strategies to deal wit

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How to minimize cottage tax hassles - National Post
National Post, Canada - Jun 17, 2009
How to minimize cottage tax hasslesOne way to defer tax liability on the transfer of a cottage is life insurance, which may be less than some think. To defer potential tax on a $500000 gain the insurance cost can be less than $100 per month. However, cottage owners in their 70s or older Prior planning can help cottage-owners keep properties in the family

Ratings Roundup: Elwood, CIBC Re, Mapfre Praico, RenRe - Insurance Journal
Insurance Journal, CA - Jun 10, 2009
Ratings Roundup: Elwood, CIBC Re, Mapfre Praico, RenReCIBC Re is a life reinsurance subsidiary of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, the fifth-largest commercial bank in Canada by assets. It mainly reinsures credit insurance policies underwritten by third-party life insurance carriers on consumer

AM Best Affirms Ratings of CIBC Reinsurance Company Limited - Trading Markets (press release)
Trading Markets (press release), CA - Jun 10, 2009
AM Best Affirms Ratings of CIBC Reinsurance Company LimitedCIBC Re principally reinsures credit insurance policies underwritten by third-party life insurance carriers on consumer mortgages, loans and credit cards originated by CIBC?s Canadian branches; retrocedes those Canadian risks to several unaffiliated

Too late to refinance your mortgage? - Globe and Mail
Globe and Mail, Canada - Jun 12, 2009
Too late to refinance your mortgage? - Globe and Mail Globe and MailToo late to refinance your mortgage?Make a list of all your assets, including a home, cottage, any family heirlooms, all bank accounts, investment portfolios, RSPs and life insurance. A list of your debts will help provide a comprehensive financial picture. If you own a business,

MOVES-Third Avenue, New York State Bar, others - Forbes
Forbes, NY - Jun 01, 2009
MOVES-Third Avenue, New York State Bar, othersLee ran primary dealer operations for CIBC World Markets from 1997 to 2007. Jim Brennan joined StoneCastle Partners, a private equity firm that invests in banks, working on the firm's fund management and advisory businesses.