The Federal Reserve concluded its two-day meeting by leaving short-term rates unchanged. Here is a summary of today’s release and press conference.

We present a case study of how one of the largest U.S.-based infrastructure contractors in North America needed a larger credit line to finance its growing business opportunities.

Splitting the family business in a divorce can introduce a new set of challenges to an already complex process, and no single approach is right for everyone. Read our latest blog, How to Divide the Family Business in a Divorce, to get a better understanding of your options.

Each year, CIBC Private Wealth Management showcases various experts through our Client Speaker Series to educate our clients and provide unique insights into global markets and the economy. This year, we are very excited that retired U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis is joining the Series. Admiral Stavridis spent more than 35 years in the U.S. Navy. He also served nearly four years as Supreme...

Is a company merger or acquisition in your organization’s future? If so, have you considered the impact on both parties’ retirement plans?

Although couples divorce for a multitude of unique reasons, a commonality that often exists before or during divorce is the loss of trust. And when there’s mistrust in a marriage, it’s conceivable that one or both spouses may have hidden assets from the other. It is in your best interest to make sure all assets are brought to light during the divorce process. Since finding hidden assets—or...

In Judaism, tikkun olam (meaning “repair the world”), is a concept that instructs us to behave and act constructively and beneficially. Marcy Borofsky has shaped her entire life around the belief that we bear responsibility for the welfare of society at large. As a physical therapist, dentist, public health expert, and entrepreneur—as well as a daughter, mother, and grandmother—Marcy has...

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 initiated a new developmental program—known as Qualified Opportunity Zones—designed to encourage investments in economically-distressed communities.

Because of the many moving parts involved with divorce, the time you spend getting your financial affairs in order ahead of time is time well spent. Developing a sound organizational system helps set you up for success and often reduces the anxiety that accompanies the divorce process. If you’re considering or planning to get a divorce, here are three steps to help you prepare.

Europe is one of the largest economic regions in the world and - despite a multitude of negative news headlines - remains a market with promising companies showing strong signs of growth.

While you may think that only the ultra-wealthy need an estate plan, anyone—regardless of age, marital status or net worth—can benefit from having a plan in place if the unexpected happens. Here are six reasons why you should have an estate plan at any stage of life.

Clean energy is a large and growing market driven by increasingly attractive economics and broad-based demand. As modern electricity generation shifts from coal and nuclear power to renewables and natural gas, we are excited about the many new investment opportunities these changes should create in the years ahead. Find out why in our recent blog post, “Clean Energy: The Next Investment Frontier.”

What's behind the Fed's recent change in outlook, and what does it mean for the market?

Credit cards can be a great addition to your day-to-day financial plan. However, when used irresponsibly, credit cards can quickly erode your credit and financial health. Before opening multiple cards, consider the pros and cons.

Short term interest rate markets have placed very low odds on a move at today’s meeting of the Federal Reserve since disruption took hold of broader financial markets in the middle of December 2018.