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Tax filing online has its risks

The CRA is marching Canadians toward filing their taxes online for convenience and efficiency. But with that convenience comes vulnerability. How can your clients protect…

It’s getting harder to hide

The pursuit of tax evaders and avoiders is ramping up around the world. Canada has several new measures and programs to track offshore accounts, including…

Tax pain in the East

Three of the Atlantic provinces, hobbled by debt and population losses, resorted to tax hikes in their latest budgets

Managing TFSAs upon death

Clients can designate three main types of beneficiaries for their TFSAs: a successor holder a named beneficiary or an estate. Each type is subject to…

Two takes on estate taxes

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have completely divergent proposals on how to deal with U.S. estate taxes. Here's what to keep in mind for your…

PFICs: Tax traps for American clients

The Internal Revenue Service now extends its reach to Canadian mutual funds held by American citizens who live in Canada. Know the rules so you…

The consequences of late filing

The 2016 tax-filing deadline may seem far off, but filing an annual income tax return is a task your clients should be mulling over during…

Understanding the CSA’s conflicts of interest proposals

Understanding the CSA’s conflicts of interest proposals

In part three of a six-part video series on regulatory changes, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights and Rebecca Cowdery, partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP,…

Robo-advisor delivers value to millennial clients

Robo-advisor delivers value to millennial clients

David Nugent, portfolio manager and chief compliance officer, Wealthsimple, explains how the robo-advisor firm digitizes the investment process to offer millennial clients advice and value.…

Boost your business with robo-advisors

Boost your business with robo-advisors

Marcia Moffatt, head of BlackRock Canada, explains how full-service advisors can use robo-adviice to help boost assets, broaden their client base, and give better and…

IFIC’s response to the CSA’s proposed reforms

IFIC’s response to the CSA’s proposed reforms

Paul Bourque, president and CEO, Investment Funds Institute of Canada, outlines the industry group’s response to the CSA’s targeted reforms and “best interest” standard. He…

KYC and suitability proposals raise the bar

KYC and suitability proposals raise the bar

In part two of a six-part series on targeted regulatory reforms, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, speaks with Lynn McGrade, partner at Borden Ladner Gervais…

Toronto home sales tank 40% in July

IFIC urges regulators to reconsider

Several proposed reforms “are either impractical, unenforceable, or would adversely affect investors’ access to advice”

  • By: Jade Hemeon
  • September 29, 2016 November 9, 2019
  • 12:00

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.