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Banking and Finance:
British Columbia’s National
and International Impact
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British Columbia is home to a thriving banking and finance
industry. With connections to the United States and the major
emerging markets in Asia, Vancouver has become a centre for
domestic and international banking and finance. This growing sector
appears destined to continue making profound contributions to
BC’s economy.
The fall issue of CPABC Industry Update profiles the BC financial
services industry’s importance to the Canadian economy, as well as its
international presence, and provides insights into key trends in global
trade and the differences between banking regulations in the United
States and Canada. This edition also looks at the Bank of Canada’s role
in the Canadian economy, offers tips on how to prevent fraud, and
supplies a history of credit unions in BC.
British Columbia’s CA, CGA, and CMA bodies
are currently working to unite under the CPA
designation. CPABC Industry Update is their
online magazine for members, candidates,
and students working in industry.
About
CPABC Industry Update is published online four
times a year and is sent to over 34,000 CA, CGA,
and CMA members, candidates, and students in
British Columbia. Opinions expressed are not
necessarily endorsed by the ICABC, CGA-BC, or
CMABC. Copyright CPABC Industry Update 2014.
This issue also includes a list of professional development courses
being offered by CPABC.
We hope you enjoy the fall edition of Industry Update.
Contact us
Visit us online at bccpa.ca, or email
[email protected]. Editorial inquiries can be sent to
James Eisner at [email protected].
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Industry Snapshot:
Banking
Industry’s Importance to a More
Competitive Canadian Economy
Prepare for a Different Business
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Banker’s Advice on Going
Global: Q&A
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Thriving Credit Union System
Serves Communities
Across BC
Trends in
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Financial
Fraud
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Prevention
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