Gi business INTRODUCED BS - Sunday, September 23, 1984 - North Shore News investi f . r fay cLEOD YOUNG Weir, one of Canada’s Jeading investment firms, has begun of- fering special accounts for individuals 60 years of age and over. Among the benefits Dia- mond Accounts (as they will be called) will offer to these clients are: 1. Diamond Account clients receive an automatic 10 per cent commission dis- count on any hsted equity transaction. 2.On any free credit balances in McLeod Dia- mond Accounts, a bonus in- terest premium of one half of one per cent. This is in addi- tion to McLeod’s highly com- petitive interest paid on all free credit balances. 3.The annual Self- Directed Registered Retire- ment Savings Plan (RRSP) fee is reduced from $100 to $50. 4. The fee for a Registered Fund Retirement Income photo submitted GRAIN ELEVATORS that circle the inner harbor play a major role in the economic life of the Lower Mainland. REPORT SAYS Employment scene news discouraging LOCAL EMPLOYERS have little encouragement to offer Vancouver job seekers as they predict an overall net loss in yobs during the next three months, according to the Quarterly Employment Outlook Survey conducted by Manpower Temporary Services Interviewed during the lat ter part of August, 18 per cent of employers indicated intentions to increase staff QUES our new shops loaded ath emciftmg qQift mternis for C hestrias while 26 per cent plan to reduce employment The re- maining 56 per cent foresee no change tn current employ ment levels A year ago, IS per cent of employers contacted ex pected to hire additional employees, while layoffs were predicted by 18 per cent “From a= positive view point, some fourth quarter yob openings are anticipated in manufacturing, wholesale and retail and in the services ee etn is tie fy area,’’ said Manpower General Manager, Don Cormack. Nationally, !7 per cent of employers surveyed forecast additional staff cre quirements, while layoffs were expected by 13 per cent Sixty-seven per cent see no change and 3 per cent are un sure of future plans A year ago, 25 per cent anticipated increased hiring, as opposed to Fd per cent predicting a decrease in staff We’ve moved to 702 East /th St. a a ra) to oRetth hte . , _ we al va n $F Rt Sat eser? bode So teerert Hunts Antiques 702 EAST 7th STREET 986 1713 (RRIF) is similarly reduced to $50. 5. All Diamond Account clients will automatically receive a complimentary copy of McLeod’s ‘*Diamond Quarterly’? Newsletter — a special publication which looks at investments with a view toward structuring finances to suit the reurement years. Several other benefits are offered. These accounts are free and spouses of in- dividuals over 60 are also eligible. Russ Quinn, manager of the Vancouver McLeod of- fice, indicated that to the best of his knowledge, this in- troduction marked the initial entry of any investment firm into special offerings for in- dividuals at or near retire- ment age. *“*Obviously,’” Mr. Quinn stated, ‘‘we are very excited about the prospects that such an account opens. We offer many risk-free investments which are suitable for this type of portfolio and addi- tionally, caa provide a high degree of convenience to this age group. For instance, Dia- mond Account clients can purchase Canada Savings Bonds over the _ telephone through us. There ts no need to line up at another financial institution or arrange to pick consistently béen rutyper in offering new invest- ment products and services to Canadian up the bond when it 1s registered.’’ McLeod Young Weir has fore- investors. Its re- cent introductions include br- inging bearer coupons and bond residues to Canada and developing a program which allows its RRSP clients to hold their own martgages as an eligible RRSP asset. Unfinished WOOD Furniture Compare Our Quality Fu re At Low Low Prices POPLAR, BIRCH, KNOTTY PINE 6 Drawer Mr & Mrs. Chest 4 Drawer Chest Nite Table 24° Bookcase 4 Drawer Student Desk Baby Cnangers. Wall Units, Mates & Captains Beds, Nursery Furniture s7g# $54 L2) 82 Qe s$aqu $6985 Custom Size Bookcases. Buttets & Hutches, Tabies & Chairs, Stools Large 3 Drawer Baby Changers From *99°* FREE! qanmis an BIRCH ACCESSORY TRAY (Reg. Price $9.95) WITH PURCHASE OF ANY BABY CHANGER NO IMITATION — NO PRESSBOARD. Lesyesi selection of valimsned lyurniture Constructed Of reai Natural wood Buch - Easivosn Anutty Pine - Poplar Whitewood - Dowpies Fis - Hemiock Mouigings Alt Filled Sanded & Assembied - Ready to Stain - Vasnish - of Pani MODERN a WOODCRAFT MFG LTD 4482 Dawson St., Burnaby Tues.-Sat. 8 am-4:30 pm (closed Mondays) 299-3902 3 SHOWROOMS Panasonic 1.0cu. ft. microwave e Easy touch control hi | Cc. “TRAN 987-3121 600 watts power Touch defrost 5S year Magnatron warranty