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Time to drop Motus Bank from the HISA chart
December 11, 2024
8:36 pm
Doug
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Their posted HISA rate is now down to 1.35%, below the 1.5% common threshold we've historically used for inclusion the HISA comparison chart. And, with an estimated 0.50-0.75% of BoC rate drops still to come in the next twelve months, they'll be below 1.00% sooner than later. On top of that, they're still under a multi-year strategic review by Meridian Credit Union. There's zero value in them staying in the HISA chart; however, they can still maintain a profile page and be in the GIC chart if still relevant there.

Cheers,
Doug

December 12, 2024
8:55 am
Dean
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Given the now ever-lower BoC rates (that will surely continue into next year), that 1.50% common threshold may have to be Lowered. I'd suggest a "wait-an'-see" approach.

And once again, the 'We' doesn't apply here ... it's Peter's call. sf-smile

My Two Centavos,

    Dean

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December 14, 2024
5:05 am
KamWest
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I would not count them out yet, one of two things will eventually happen to Motus...

1. They will get aggressive and breathe new life into them.

2. They will fold into Meridian and close down.

All that said, it will be an interesting event and we may want to have the setup in place to keep them on the lists.

PS. Have we thought of a WARN list of the most consistently noncompetitive places to park your money? In other words, places that rob our seniors and give them no interest all while charging exorbitant fees to rob them blind?

December 14, 2024
8:45 am
Dean
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KamWest ... That would be a Mighty Big List ❗

LOL sf-laugh

    Dean

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December 16, 2024
12:31 pm
picassocat
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Motusbank now has an interest rate on savings lower than one of the BIG 6 banks in Canada (Motus 1.05%, National bank 1.15%)

Lower than one of the BIG 6, for me, is a criteria for exclusion, unless we add National Bank to the list.

December 18, 2024
8:55 am
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Add PC Financial Savings is still at 4% instead

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