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Editor's letter
Picking up investment commissions on the side will be harder for professionals such as accountants
While the outcry after closing down Parliament has eased, Canadians still don’t like Harper
Quebec City
The Newfoundland premier’s trip south for surgery gets support on the Rock
Some are suggesting that Alberta’s blockbuster boom needed to cool
Developing trends show certain industries doing better than overall markets
A variety of factors are coalescing to paint a delectable future for prices of key food products such as meats, vegetables and grains
U.S. Treasury bonds have regained their appeal, as European Union members are threatening default
Stock and index options now describe strike prices and expiration dates numerically, as is the practice with futures
Arrow Hedge Partners closes high-yield fund
Help clients assess their debt levels, but don’t forgo savings
Some segregated fund families that performed well in 2009 tended to buy stocks early in the year
One dividend and income equity fund manager characterizes the recovery as “two steps forward, one step back”
This strategy also provides healthy returns
Harnessing the power of online supports and products can be daunting. Whether you’re looking for software, services or a laptop, here are some suggestions to…
The traditional products, combined with an investment strategy, have appeal for some advisors and clients
From nifty gadgets to efficient software, becoming a tech-savvy advisor is now a necessity
Multiple concussions can lead to permanent disabilities and health problems; wearing a helmet still the No. 1 preventative measure
Rene Kormos, financial advisor to 160 Vancouver-area families, is an advocate of recycling and natural gardening
Write an agenda and send it to the client ahead of time; be sure to take notes and, later, send a summary
Spending cuts of about 15%-17% will be required if John and Susan intend to have their financial assets last until they’re 95
New book uses case-study format and worksheets to guide you through the stages of your practice
Halifax’s iNova has gained a reputation for developing projects that protect the environment and serve the community
It’s getting easier to access specialty TV programming over the Internet. Your TV might already be obsolete
First person
While reviewing basics such as tax credits and capital losses, advisors can discuss a wide array of financial decisions
More than a mission statement, less than a resumé, your story shows prospects how you can help them
Which markets performed best over the past 40 years? You might be surprised
Chicago-based futures brokerage has established an office in Winnipeg
Ken McCord is betting that more investors will opt for ETFs managed by top pros
Although some experts are expecting activity to rebound to record levels, others aren’t as bullish
Change at Citi Private Bank
Industry participants warn that failure to fund innovation will be Canada’s loss in the long run
Global survey of banking executives found interesting discrepancies between those in Canada and their international counterparts
Financial advisors will be under the spotlight for their role in educating clients on financial issues
Investors in New Brunswick complained to their provincial securities regulator about two key issues in 2009: illegal distributions and registrant misconduct, the New Brunswick Securities…
In fact, IIROC’s disciplinary decision rate has typically outpaced FINRA’s over the past five years
After the Competition Bureau denied Interac’s request to become “for profit,” the payment system is considering its alternatives
Most economists laud the more rigorous requirements for borrowers, but insist the market is far from bubble territory
Plaintiff claims bank-owned brokerage’s commission sales force is entitled to overtime pay
Despite growing evidence of an economic recovery, those aged 50 and up are still struggling to re-enter the market
Children born in the past five years can expect to live past age 80; today’s 65-year-olds can expect to live another 20 years
Ottawa and provinces working on reform
The collapse of the ABCP market represented almost $139 million of the total that regulators levied during the year
FasTrac aims to capitalize on increased regulatory scrutiny and a push for faster processing
The bank is the latest among some Canadian financial services institutions to become proactive on environmental issues
The uncertain prospect of a national regulator weighs on Ontario’s plans
Exchange-traded funds are roaring ahead, as new innovations, such as actively managed ETFs and fund-of-funds products, expand the potential client base. Assets in Canadian ETFs…
Although advisors report that clients have more confidence in them, objective measures must be employed to gather client feedback
PPI and Financial Management Group will be working together to develop more customized products for FMG advisors
The NBSC’s new program searches the Internet looking for suspicious websites based on a number of confidential indicators
Helping clients and advisors be aware of issues in certain life stages is a major part of financial planning
