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The tactics that are being used to sell credit card balance protection ‘problematic’ and ‘high risk’ to consumers.
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The Royal Bank of Canada has made an agreement with the Ontario Securities Commission to repay more than $21 million to clients who were wrongly charged investment fees.
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A story published March 29 says there are 121,000 people registered as “financial professionals” in Canada, with the vast majority listed as dealing representatives — salespeople licensed to sell financial investments.
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A CBC Go Public investigation has revealed employees from all five of Canada’s largest banks — RBC, BMO, CIBC, TD and Scotiabank — are coerced to “upsell, trick and even lie” to customers in an effort to meet unrealistic sales targets. Many bank employees have even expressed concern they are at risk of losing their job if they don’t meet these targets, which are closely monitored.
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‘I will do anything I can to make my goal’: TD teller says customers pay price for ‘unrealistic’ sales targets.
Bank employees say their jobs depend on upselling customers for products that can put them into debt
– Erica Johnson · Investigative reporter · CBC News March 6, 2017
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In my latest book, Money Rules, there’s a rule that says, “your banker is not your friend.” I’m not sure where we got the idea that our bankers are there to make sure we make the best decisions, but it simply isn’t true.
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This is an article written by Canadian Capitalist. Information we, at Eastern Ontario Financial Services, know is important for you to know. Please take the time to read and review this article.
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This is a very interesting and informative video about Mortgage Insurance. Please take some time and review the video.
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Why should I review my life insurance?
- You may not have enough.
Some people buy life insurance in their 20s, and then forget to review it when their life changes. For example, if you have a new baby you may not have enough insurance to protect your new family. You may also need more insurance if you care for aging parents.
