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TORONTO, March 27, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canadian ETF Association (CETFA) welcomes today's 'Canada First TFSA Top Up' announcement that proposes an enhancement to the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). The proposed increase in TFSA contribution room limits, aimed at incentivizing investments in Canadian companies, is poised to bolster both individual financial security of Canadians and national economic growth. CETFA Logo (CNW Group/The Canadian ETF Association (CETFA)) Expanding TFSA contribution room offers Canadians a powerful tool to enhance retirement savings and build wealth through tax-free investments. Encouraging investments in Canadian companies...

Investors poured £28bn into stocks and shares Isas during the 2022-23 tax year, but did you know that there are some assets you're not allowed to hold in these popular accounts?If you're considering opening a stocks and shares Isa in the new tax year, our handy list shows seven common types of asset you're allowed to include, and five that you're not.We'll also explain the basics of what a stocks and shares Isa is, and the pros and cons of opening one. Please note: the content contained in this article is...

The Economic Impact of Renewable Energy Investments in South America Thursday, March 27th 2025 - 04:28 UTC Full article Discover how renewable energy investments in South America drive economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development in the region. In recent years, renewable energy has emerged as a key driver of economic growth and environmental sustainability around the world. For South America, a region traditionally reliant on fossil fuels and hydroelectric power, the shift toward renewable energy presents both opportunities and challenges. As global concerns about...

The development of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) in Dubai is turning it into a hot cake for investors, especially those from the US who are looking for good business in real estate. Nakheel created this affordable housing project with everything a family needs that combines low cost, favorable geographical position, and a developing community that makes it attractive for buyers and investors.Connectivity and LocationThe strategic location of JVC is between Al Khail Road (E44) and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311). It easily connects to important places in Dubai. For...

/NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES./ TORONTO, March 25, 2025 /CNW/ - Russell Investments Canada Limited announced today that, effective April 1, 2025, Russell Investments Inflation Linked Bond Fund (the "Fund") will change its name to Russell Investments Long Duration Bond Fund. The Fund's new investment objective will be to provide a stable level of interest income by gaining exposure primarily to longer-dated government bonds. There will be no changes to the risk rating of the Fund. Russell Logo (CNW Group/Russell Investments Canada...

With UK interest rates down to 4.5% and likely to fall further, it is becoming increasingly difficult to earn more than 4% from a deposit account. Inside a cash ISA, there is no tax to pay on interest income, but the chancellor is reported to be keen to chip away at the £50 billion locked up in them, ostensibly to encourage investors to shift into risk-taking assets, but more probably to generate extra tax revenue. What are the alternatives?There are plenty of conventional investment trusts, especially those investing in UK...

Investment scammers stole more than £56 million of savers’ cash in the first six months of 2024 by tricking consumers into believing they were investing in schemes run by genuine financial professionals.From social media campaigns on platforms such as Facebook blazoned with fake celebrity endorsements to unsolicited texts and emails offering opportunities to grow your cash – crooks will stop at nothing to convince you their investment is the real deal.Thankfully, the number of instances of investment fraud has fallen by 41% from a peak of 6,224 in the six...

"Louisiana wins again," was the headline as Gov. Jeff Landry and Louisiana Economic Development trumpeted the official announcement of the $5.8 billion Hyundai steel plant planned for the Donaldsonville area of Ascension Parish.President Donald Trump hosted Landry and several elected officials in the Roosevelt Room of the White House to deliver the monumental news for the state and region, which had not been seen at such a magnitude since the governor and Facebook's parent company, Meta, announced a large artificial intelligence data center in northeastern Louisiana.The first-of-its-kind Hyundai project was...

Viksit Bharat 2047 is India's roadmap to becoming a self-reliant and prosperous economy by 2047 with a focus on economic growth, technological upgradation, infrastructure development, social empowerment, and sustainability. The logistics industry holds immense potential in contributing towards the realization of this goal. With the current logistics cost accounting for 13-14% of India's GDP, the government has made strategic policy interventions to reduce it to around 8-10%, thereby positioning India among the top 25 countries in the World Bank's logistics performance index by 2030. The Indian logistics market is anticipated...

MADISON, Wis. — Hundreds of Wisconsin farmers brought their priorities to lawmakers in Madison on Wednesday at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s "Ag Day at the Capitol."They advocated for better access to health care, increased state funding for farm roads and conservation, and more."We're just here today to make our voices heard and – like I said – build them relationships with the governor, with other legislators,” Waupaca County farmer Jake Hoewisch said.The lobbying effort comes just months before lawmakers are set to write a new state budget that will determine...