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FSRA talks suitability focus in 2024 View web version | Forward to a colleague 22 January 2024 Top News FSRA talks suitability focus in 2024 What do mortgage brokers and agents need to keep in mind? How can brokers go above and beyond for clients in 2024? Having extra conversations around refinancing during renewals can pay off this year All eyes on the Bank of Canada this week Will there be hints about rate drop plans? Veteran professional on how a leap of faith led to a storied career "[You] are rewarded for the extra you put into it" OSFI intensifies monitoring of money laundering in Canadian finance Banks and regulators alike need to keep up with criminals' evolving strategies, says Peter Routledge Will cutting down immigration numbers help with housing affordability? Canada's recent spike in population growth was driven almost entirely by immigration, official figures indicate Interest rate stress weighing on consumers, say analysts While the BoC's monetary policy has alleviated some inflationary pressures, households are experiencing sustained hardship Are meaningful losses looming on Canadian office loans? Regulator weighs in on the troubled space Economics, affordability top agenda as Liberal cabinet meets in Montreal Three-day retreat ahead of the return of parliament BoC set to leave rate unchanged in January, says RBC The central bank's first rate decision of 2024 arrives this week International News US existing-home sales fall Sales have slipped by 1.0%, according to NAR Plugging the technology gap Fintech business Iress reveals how its solutions can help brokers tap into technology Borrowers on edge over future rate cuts Finder says 40% found paying December mortgage a struggle Bank announces branch closures This in response to changing customer behaviours Want to change how you receive these emails? You can manage your preferences or unsubscribe. © 2024 KM Business Information Canada Ltd. 317 Adelaide street west, Toronto, ON Privacy | Conditions of Use | About us | Contact us

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