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CRM2: What investors really think about performance reports

CRM2: What investors really think about performance reports

In part one of a six-part series, “The impact of CRM2 on investors,” Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, and Susan Silma, co-founder, CRM2 Navigator, discuss…

Impact of pension changes

The full effects of the federal Liberals' proposed expansion of the Canada Pension Plan will not be felt for years to come. Both benefits and…

In life, there are some guarantees

A question frequently asked by clients who face imminent retirement is: “Will my money last?” A proper response from a financial advisor requires examining several…

Tax rules for annuities are changing

The newly updated mortality tables mean that the taxable portion of annuity payouts will increase for many clients. However, annuities purchased before the end of…

A tall order: Finding income

Some top advisors explain how they are navigating the difficult, sometimes delicate task of persuading older clients to reduce expectations while finding low-risk ways to…

  • By: Paul Brent
  • November 11, 2016 November 9, 2019
  • 00:50

Reducing uncertainty with SWPs

Retirees with comfortable nest eggs held outside of registered funds may want to consider setting up a systemic withdrawal plan, which allows the client to…

  • By: Jade Hemeon
  • November 11, 2016 November 9, 2019
  • 00:50

Don’t forget the goal: Good living

Playing the low-rate gameThe irony for many disciplined savers is that after a lifetime of nurturing their nest eggs, they may find spending in retirement…

  • By: Jade Hemeon
  • November 11, 2016 November 9, 2019
  • 00:50

Deferring government benefits

Clients who put off receiving CPP and OAS payments can reduce their longevity risk. These clients will need other sources of income to bridge the…

What’s the right amount of cash?

Advisors suggest clients' portfolios should hold two to three years' worth of withdrawals in liquid or guaranteed investments. Opinions vary on the percentage of the…

Unlocking locked-in accounts

If your client leaves an employer that offered a defined-benefit pension plan, the client may have options for handling the assets in that plan. Some…

Be cautious with DB plans

Some advisors forecast a range of outcomes for clients with private-sector DB plans, ranging through full benefits to partial reduction of benefits to a complete…

Start young, grow big

Persuading millennial clients to start saving for retirement while they're young can be difficult. But even small, regular amounts can add up impressively over decades

Breaking open that other piggybank

In an ideal world, retirees would not need to use home equity to fund their retirement. But, for many people, their homes will be their…

The Seasons of an Advisor’s Life: Fall, a time for harvesting, productivity and shedding the old

Have You Thought About What Season Your Practice is in?

A different frame

HNW clients want guidance on the complex challenges that wealth can bring

Powering up your practice

Referrals are key to boosting your roster of HNW clients

CPPIB spending $690M for minority stake in software firm Regnology

The firm makes software focused on regulatory reporting solutions for financial institutions

Reclaiming Control: How Edward Jones Rewards Me for Building My Business, My Way

Discover how Edward Jones empowers experienced financial advisors like me with autonomy, support and a compensation model that values our experience.

Private REITs Offer Stability in Uncertain Political Environments

How private REITs can reduce portfolio volatility in times of public market turbulence.

Why the Definition of Independence Matters in the Canadian Securities Industry

Designed Securities Ltd. co-founders Gillian Kunza, CEO and Michael Konopaski, CFO explore common language, context and consensus in the Blue Ocean of independence.

Designed Securities’ AI readiness – how progress and quick pivots are leading them forward

Designed Securities Ltd. co-founders Gillian Kunza, CEO and Michael Konopaski, CFO continue their discussion about trailblazing in an industry filled wiqth conflict, opportunity, and dinosaurs.

Brokerage Report Card 2024 main chart

How investment advisors rated their firms’ support offerings and tools

  • By: IE Staff
  • June 5, 2024 June 4, 2024
  • 09:16

Insurance advisors share industry sentiment and needs (charts)

Insurance advisors answered multiple-choice questions about their industry experience for this inaugural research

Hot housing market gives some Canadians cold comfort

Housing costs are a growing worry, BMO index finds

  • By: IE Staff
  • March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022
  • 15:02

Canadian ETFs enter the metaverse

New funds hold several big names found in broad U.S. stock indexes

  • By: Rudy Luukko
  • January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022
  • 00:15

Can investing choices open doors to opportunity?

The NEI Global Corporate Leaders Fund is investing in companies that enable people to live and thrive.

Can investing choices improve quality of life?

The NEI Global Corporate Leaders Fund is investing in companies that promote people’s health and well-being.

Can investing choices create a more inclusive economy?

The NEI Global Corporate Leaders Fund is investing in companies breaking down barriers to economic participation.