The Scotiabank Podcast

Economic recovery - Where are the opportunities?

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Gareth Watson, Senior Equity Advisor with Scotia McLeod talks about the upheavals in the economy and the markets in the last year, and the possible opportunities these present to investors.

Business Investment Edition

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Alberta Cefis, Executive Vice-President and Head, Global Transaction Banking will discuss the unique investment challenges larger business organizations are facing during the current global economic slowdown.

Charitable Giving in the Recession

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Malcolm Burrows, Head, Philanthropic Advisory Services, Scotia Private Client Group, will discuss the effects of today’s economy on charitable giving, and charities as a whole.

Protecting Yourself from Online Fraud

Fri, 29 May 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Steve Hawkins, Scotiabank's Chief Information Security Officer is going to talk with us about the importance of protecting yourself from online fraud, how to recognize it, and what to do if you receive any suspicious emails or other online activity.

Peace of Mind with Will and Estate Planning

Fri, 15 May 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Jess Mann, Managing Director and Head of estate and trust services at Scotia Private Client Group is going to talk to us about why now, more than ever, wealth management clients are looking for peace of mind to ensure their investments, their retirement, and Will and estate plans are aligned.

Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Steve Hawkins, Scotiabank's Chief Information Security Officer is going to talk with us about the importance of protecting yourself from identity theft.

How a Tax Free Savings Account can make you rich

Wed, 24 Mar 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Canada's best known financial author, Gordon Pape, talks with us about the importance of the new Tax Free Savings account which launched this past January - how it can fit in with your financial plan, and make you rich.

Attitudes in Investing in an ever-changing market

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -0500

Gareth Watson, Senior Equity Advisor, shares with us his take on some recent findings on attitudes in investing in today's current market.

Growing your Small Business

Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Find out what you need to consider when it comes to growing your small business.

Using the Equity in Your Home

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Host Fred Ketchen talks with Alison Strimas, VP of Mortgages at Scotiabank, and Michelle Power, Branch Manager Kingston's Princeton & Bagot branch. They'll discuss how using the equity in your home can help you get the Upper Hand with your borrowing.

Real Estate Trends in 2008

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Host Fred Ketchen talks with Phil Soper, President and CEO of Brookfield Real Estate Services, and Adrienne Warren, Senior Economist at Scotiabank about new trends and geographic highlights in the real estate market, the affects of the U.S. economic downturn and an outlook for 2008.

Invest in your future with an RSP

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:00:00 -0500

You may be already investing in your RSP, but are you maximizing your contributions every year? John Kellett, Senior Advisor, Mutual Funds Business Development, talks to Fred Ketchen about the importance of maximizing your RSP contributions and how you can find the money to do it.

Second Opinion - Are your investments on the Right Track?

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 9:00:00 -0500

In a special video version of the Find the Money Podcast, Fred Ketchen and Bev Moir discuss why an investor might want to get a second opinion, and how changes to some key variables, like asset allocation and geographic diversification, can make a big difference over the long term.

Be Ready for University When Your Kids Are

Sat, 1 Sep 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Fred Ketchen talks with Howard Kabot, National Director, Financial Planning at Scotiabank. In this months Find the Money Podcast, well be talking about how you can save for your childrens post-secondary education, and get supplementary government funding that can add as much as 20% to your savings.

Small Business and the Canadian Economy

Wed, 1 Aug 2007 09:00:00 -0500

How does the Canadian economy impact small and medium-sized businesses, and what are the most important things to keep in mind when starting a small business? These are the topics covered in this month's podcast featuring host Fred Ketchen, Managing Director of Stock Trading for ScotiaMcLeod, Aron Gampel, Scotiabank Vice-President and Deputy Chief Economist, and Kyle McNamara, Head, Scotiabank Small Business.

Get the most value from your bank account

Sun, 1 July 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Get the most value from your bank account.

Host Fred Ketchen talks with Gillian Riley, Scotiabank's Managing Director of Retail Deposits on how to get the most value from your everyday banking how to choose the right bank account, the importance of convenience and how to save more with your banking.

Thinking about Home Renovations?

Tue, 1 May 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Listen in as host Fred Ketchen, Managing Director of Stock Trading for ScotiaMcLeod, and guest Ray Baldelli, Vice-President, Retail Loans at Scotiabank discuss home renovations, both large and small. What are the different finance options available? What should you think about if youre considering a renovation?

Get into a home sooner

Sun, 1 Apr 2007 09:00:00 -0500

Join host Fred Ketchen, Managing Director of Stock Trading for ScotiaMcLeod as he talks with Alison Strimas, Vice-President, Mortgages at Scotiabank about perceived myths that prevent people from owning a home, and describe how Canadians can actually get into a home sooner than they might think.

Real Estate Trends for 2007

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:00:00 -0500

According to Scotiabank's Real Estate Trends report, Canada's housing market should spring forward in the early part of 2007 before falling back as the year progresses.

Listen to this round-table discussion about real estate trends for 2007 featuring Phil Soper, President and CEO, Royal LePage Real Estate Services, Scotiabank's Deputy Chief Economist Aron Gampel, and host Fred Ketchen, Managing Director of Stock Trading for ScotiaMcLeod.

Tax Tips and Planning for 2007

Thu, 1 March 2007 09:00:00 -0500

With spring around the corner, taxes seem to be on most peoples mind. Listen in as Howard Kabot, National Director of Financial Planning at Scotiabank, chats with Fred Ketchen on how to reduce the amount of taxes you pay, what type of investment options receive preferential tax treatment, how you may be able to plan better for 2007, and more.

The path to a successful financial future

Fri, 1 Dec 2006 09:00:00 -0500

You want to begin saving, but where to start? Bev Moir, Senior Investment Executive, ScotiaMcLeod, talks to Fred Ketchen about simple, common sense steps to help you find the money you didn't know you had.