(Helmut, a Canadian resident for 10 years, invests $25,000 in a segregated fund within an RRSP. The agent processes the transaction without asking for proof of identity.
According to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), what is the conclusion about the agent’s action?)
(Jack is starting a new job with group medical, dental, and retirement benefits. He submits his application but is told he is not immediately eligible.
When might Jack become eligible?)
Kimeni meets with Orion, an insurance agent, to purchase segregated funds. After assessing Kimeni's needs, Orion suggests an index segregated fund. Kimeni agrees to invest $5,000 in the fund now and $200 every month.
With relation to this transaction, which of the following options is CORRECT about the Fund Facts document?
(Ulysses, aged 35, is a risk taker who likes to concentrate investments in specific industries expecting higher returns long term.
Which feature of segregated funds will be most appealing to Ulysses?)
Sebastian is a 44-year-old sales representative employed at Premier Aqua. He wants to take a year off to travel and relax. He has worked for the company for 25 years and accumulated $230,000 in adeferred profit sharing plan (DPSP). He would like to know if he can use some of the funds in his DPSP to fund his sabbatical.
(Laurent, age 45, is married with three children. He has no pension plan but contributes to an RRSP. His insurance agent recommends segregated funds but Laurent worries about losing his money if the insurer encounters financial difficulty.
What protection should the agent talk about to reassure Laurent?)
(Nancy has invested $100,000 in mining company stocks in her local area.
To which of the following risks is Nancy most exposed?)
(Vanessa, a grandmother, wants to set up a savings account for her six-month-old granddaughter Brienne’s future education, making a lump sum and regular contributions.
Which account is best suited?)
Caleb meets with Miles, his insurance agent, to invest for his retirement. Caleb tells Miles that he will not need his funds for the next 25 years, he is comfortable with market fluctuations, and he would like a fund that mimics the S&P/TSX Composite index.
Which of the following funds will best suit Caleb's needs?
Jessica is 61 years old and has $460,000 invested in a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP). She is retiring due to health issues that are expected to reduce her life expectancy and will prevent her from working until she is 65. She would like to transfer her RRSP funds into an annuity that will pay her monthly benefits for the rest of her life.
Which of the following annuities is the BEST option for her to purchase?