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What type of unemployment is caused by a lack of skilled workers?
Structural unemployment occurs when there is a mismatch between available jobs and the skills of workers. This is exactly the case when there is a lack of skilled workers in the economy.
Cyclical unemployment (A) arises during economic downturns.
Frictional unemployment (C) is temporary, due to workers moving between jobs.
Seasonal unemployment (D) arises in industries affected by seasonal patterns (e.g., agriculture, tourism).
Pacari is a Dealing Representative with Cavalry Investments, a mutual fund dealer. Pacari's client, Darsha, is a long-time customer and an elderly widow. Darsha depended on her husband, for financial decisions before he passed. Pacari has also noticed that Darsha's capacity seems to be declining over the years. Luckily, with Pacari's help, Darsha has been managing her finances well. However, Darsha's daughter has been getting involved recently and has even tried to enter trades without Darsha's authorization. Pacari is particularly concerned about the last transaction for Darsha's account: a very large redemption. Pacari fears that Darsha has become a victim of financial exploitation and he raises his concerns with his dealer Cavalry. Which of the following statements about how Cavalry may proceed is CORRECT?
Cavalry can place a temporary hold on Darsha's account to temporarily disallow the redemption if they have reasonable grounds to believe that Darsha is being financially exploited or that she lacks mental capacity to make financial decisions. This is in accordance with the guidance issued by the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (MFDA) on how to deal with vulnerable clients. A temporary hold can be placed for up to 15 business days, which can be extended for another 15 business days if necessary. During this time, Cavalry must conduct an internal review of the matter and contact Darsha and any trusted contact person or legal representative to resolve the situation. Cavalry cannot place a permanent hold on Darsha's account without her consent or a court order. Cavalry is not required to place a temporary hold on Darsha's account, but it is an option available to them to protect their client's interests. Reference:What We Heard Report: Financial Crimes and Harms Against Seniors,MFDA Bulletin #0859-P - Guidance on Vulnerable Clients
In which of the following situations would the client mobility exemption apply?
The client mobility exemption is a provision in the National Instrument 31-103 Registration Requirements, Exemptions and Ongoing Registrant Obligations that allows a registered individual to continue dealing with a client who moves to another jurisdiction without having to register in that jurisdiction, subject to certain conditions. One of the conditions is that the individual must not have more than five clients in each of the other jurisdictions where they are not registered. Therefore, the client mobility exemption would apply to Lori's situation, as she has five or fewer clients in Alberta, where she is not registered. The client mobility exemption would not apply to the other situations, as they do not meet the conditions for the exemption. For example, Olaf's mutual fund dealer is not registered in New Brunswick, which is a requirement for the exemption. Sigrid's brother-in-law is not an existing client who moved to another jurisdiction, but a new client who resides in a different jurisdiction. Karl has more than five clients in British Columbia, where he is not registered, which exceeds the limit for the exemption.
Canadian Investment Funds Course, Chapter 1: The Canadian Financial Services Industry1
During the calendar year, Firmansyah received a $1,800 eligible dividend from a large Canadian bank and a foreign, dividend from his The USD/CAD exchange rates is 1.3605.
Firmansyah's federal marginal tax bracket is 29%. The enhanced dividend gross-up rate is 38% and the federal dividend tax credit rate for eligible dividends is 15%.
What federal tax liability will be due from the investment income?
To calculate Firmansyah's federal tax liability from the investment income, we need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the foreign dividend from USD to CAD using the exchange rate given in the question. The exchange rate is 1.3605 CAD per USD, which means that 1 USD is equivalent to 1.3605 CAD. Therefore, Firmansyah's foreign dividend in CAD is:
5001.3605=680.25
Step 2: Calculate Firmansyah's grossed-up dividend income from both sources. A grossed-up dividend income is the actual dividend received plus a percentage of the dividend that reflects the corporate tax paid by the issuer. The percentage varies depending on whether the dividend is eligible or non-eligible. According to [this site], an eligible dividend is a dividend paid by a Canadian corporation that meets certain criteria, such as being listed on a designated stock exchange or being a subsidiary of such a corporation. A non-eligible dividend is a dividend that does not meet these criteria, such as a dividend paid by a foreign corporation or a small Canadian business corporation. The gross-up rate for eligible dividends in 2020 was 38%, while the gross-up rate for non-eligible dividends in 2020 was 15%. Therefore, Firmansyah's grossed-up dividend income from both sources is:
(1800+680.25)(1+0.38)=3426.35
Step 3: Apply Firmansyah's federal marginal tax rate to his grossed-up dividend income to get his federal tax before credits. A marginal tax rate is the percentage of tax applied to an additional dollar of income. According to [this site], Firmansyah's federal marginal tax rate for 2020 was 29%, as his taxable income was between $150,473 and $214,368. Therefore, Firmansyah's federal tax before credits is:
0.293426.35=993.64
Step 4: Subtract Firmansyah's federal dividend tax credit from his federal tax before credits to get his net federal tax liability from the investment income. A dividend tax credit is a percentage of the grossed-up dividend income that reflects the corporate tax paid by the issuer and avoids double taxation. The percentage varies depending on whether the dividend is eligible or non-eligible. According to [this site], the federal dividend tax credit rate for eligible dividends in 2020 was 15%, while the federal dividend tax credit rate for non-eligible dividends in 2020 was 9.03%. Therefore, Firmansyah's federal dividend tax credit from both sources is:
(1800+680.25)0.380.15=297.88
Step 5: Subtract Firmansyah's federal dividend tax credit from his federal tax before credits to get his net federal tax liability from the investment income. This is the amount of federal income tax that Firmansyah has to pay or has overpaid from the investment income. Therefore, Firmansyah's net federal tax liability from the investment income is:
993.64297.88=695.76
Hence, option C is correct. Reference: [Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) | IFSE Institute], [Dividend Tax Credit | TurboTax Canada Tips], [Federal Income Tax Rates for Canada - TurboTax Canada Tips], [Eligible Dividends | TurboTax Canada Tips]
What type of mutual fund can invest in specified derivatives and forward contracts for grains, meats, metals, energy products, and coffee?
A commodity pool is a type of mutual fund that can invest in specified derivatives and forward contracts for commodities, such as grains, meats, metals, energy products, and coffee. A commodity pool allows investors to gain exposure to the commodity markets without having to buy or sell the physical commodities themselves. A commodity pool may also use leverage and hedging strategies to enhance returns and reduce risks. Therefore, B is the correct answer. Reference: Commodity Pool: Definition and How It Works - Investopedia, Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) | IFSE Institute
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