Making progress against bias; why women have an advantage; starting your own shop; finding work/life balance; and much more. A special report from the Mid-February 2016 issue of Investment Executive.
February 11, 2016
Making progress against bias; why women have an advantage; starting your own shop; finding work/life balance; and much more. A special report from the Mid-February 2016 issue of Investment Executive.
February 11, 2016Rebecca Horwood was only the second woman to be hired at Canada Life's main office in Toronto. Before that, she worked in the fashion industry. But her attraction to the new, as well as a flair for numbers, drew her to financial services
Erin Roy has excelled running her own business in a small town. Flexibility is key to her success, at work and at home
A seasoned executive says women need more confidence about balancing jobs and family
The prime minister set a shining example when he named his cabinet, 50% of whom are women. But while financial services regulators are taking steps in the right direction, Corporate Canada has a long way to go to reach diversity, let alone parity
A growing number of working women say that they dream of opening their own shop. Although that route can be a solid alternative on-ramp to success, careful preparation is needed, both in training and focusing on goals
The days when many clients wouldn't entrust a woman with their finances are long gone. And the growing wealth of women as a group can be an opportunity for women advisors to connect. But self-confidence still can be an issue
Several firms are taking steps to recruit and support women in financial advisory positions. Those initiatives are not just the right thing to do they also boost the bottom line
While technology can seem like something that makes work ever-present, the adept use of mobile connections also can be the working mom's best friend. Just don't forget to use the "off" button
Managing a successful financial advisory career while raising a family is not easy. Three women offer advice on what works for them
In a once overwhelmingly male-dominated business, women are proving to possess the attributes of an ideal advisor
Follow our coverage of Bridging Finance Inc., a portfolio manager and exempt market dealer based in Toronto.
We dive into the intricacies of ETFs and investigate how the market is responding to recent trends.
The cease-trade order on all 11 ETFs from Emerge Canada Inc. represented the first time such an order had been placed on a family of…
