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This year’s budget even tries to step up discussion of securities regulation reform
This year’s budget even tries to step up discussion of securities regulation reform
One of the family’s staunchly private operations may soon be publicly traded
Mining developments the only bright spot in this province
Don’t get excited — “dearie,” “hon,” or “darlin’” is the standard form of address ‘round here
Canada could have a leading-edge system that would make our markets fair, efficient, competitive
To lose the bid would is one thing, but to never get out of the starting gate is amateur
If there’s one thing that investor advocates and investment industry executives can agree on, it’s that regulators must improve their enforcement performance. Even though that’s…
It is becoming hard to ignore. Every day there is another comment, another sign. My primary caregivers — my husband, Norm, and 25-year-old daughter, Kate…
But the companies in this sector must answer challenges relating to brand loyalty and pricing
On the return side, an all-equities portfolio has merit; on the risk side, it is an open question
Two Canadian start-ups, along with Roche and Pfizer itself, offer ways to invest in this market
Consumer spending boom leads to discretionary stocks’ performance bettering that of staples
Last year’s events baffled bond managers. What can we learn from it all?
Mackenzie proposes changes to Quadrus fundsToronto-based Mackenzie Financial Corp. is asking unitholders of its funds distributed through mutual fund dealer Quadrus Investment Services Ltd. to…
Leith Wheeler Canadian Equity Series B Fund and Mawer Canadian Equity Fund both outperform their benchmarks
International funds and managed products popular during RRSP season
Many Canadians lack literacy, numeracy skills to ensure financial well-being
IFIC has developed guidelines to help create IRCs by the May 1 deadline
Pension funds lead surge as SRI assets top $500 billion in 2006
Canada’s oil and gas stocks have been in a slump for months, but some managers say certain stocks make long-term investments
Morningstar Canada has rejoined the CIFSC, which could mean an end to client confusion over two competing methods
Warren Buffett is a pretty good stock-picker. So, why not mimic his portfolio?
Few eligible for disability tax credit have applied; advocate for the disabled asks for extension
Smaller firms can outsource the job of sifting through messages for inappropriate words, phrases, activities
CALU chairman Bob Owens believes in having a clear vision and giving back to the financial services industry
Technology to help you learn more about your clients and respond to their unique needs
Reassessment approved by Tax Court after Canada Revenue Agency challenges the flow of income and expense charges
Clients who have elderly parents, or are elderly themselves, will appreciate guidance with tough issues
Many family members and friends won’t tell you if you have bad breath — but, in the future, your cellphone might
Financial services traditionally has been built on relationships. But the foundation is shifting, says Bob Owens, CEO of Owens MacFadyen Group in Saint John, N.B.…
Unscrupulous people take advantage of older Canadians who choose to renovate rather than move
Advisor’s senior and junior staff members “just stared” after they received equal $3,500 bonuses
There is a big difference between offering family wealth-management services and building your business by asking clients for referrals to family members. However, if you…
Advisor Cathie Hurlburt routinely begins client meetings by asking her clients about their children and their parents. It is part of the certified and registered…
Your first duty is to make clients understand that accepting some risk is always a part of investing
An audit can provide information on what a seller’s business is worth; a buyer can see whether it fits his or her current practice
Watch for signs of frustration, avoid friction by knowing how employees work, find a mediator, resolve the situation
Deal with Citigroup will mean cost savings and allow the firms to concentrate on core business
Statistics Canada also finds home equity lines of credit are up and the richest are getting richer
New owners look to build wealth-management business, not distribution
Policy-makers, courts, educators all have role
Liberal government balances the books, cuts education taxes and capital taxes for business
The mutual fund arms of Canada’s big banks report healthy fund sales
Financial services companies continued to do well in the fourth quarter of 2006 and most firms believe that their prospects remain bright, although perhaps a…
The multi-faceted arm of Alberta’s ATB Financial is finding success by concentrating on potential business in its own backyard
The federal 2007 bud-get was a surprise, both for what it did and didn’t do. While it delivered on some promises, it ignored others, leaving…
But it appears early contributors are being caught in the same net — and could wrongly face penalties
Retail and institutional investors will be out more than a half-billion dollars
Spending increased in 2005 at the fastest rate in a decade, but proportion of household income spent on food is lowest ever
Greater access to capital will allow the brokerage to lead more new issues and grow the business
The two credit union centrals see amalgamation as the first step in creating a national organization
Investment bankers were sailing along last year, at least until the government sent their clients running for cover
Companies that planned to raise money may wait for more clarity on income trusts, opening the door to private equity
Formed by the 2005 merger of two credit unions, Meridian Credit Union targets “the average consumer, the ordinary person”
The CAAMP was also created to ensure country-wide standards
Acquisition of Hub Financial’s U.S. parent will allow the firm to continue its plan of aggressively targeting the mid-market
New York-based company objects to terms offered by two of its shareholders, says firm is not on the block
Global services geared to affluent and high net-worth clients will all receive more prominence at the bank’s most senior levels
Yet a ready market exists for IPOs offered on the TSX Venture Exchange
Pavilion to combine traditional asset management of globally balanced portfolios with alternative products
The new DEX will be rolled out in March 2009, when a non-compete clause expires with the ME
Small stable of funds managed by seasoned veterans attracts business from 2,000 advisors across Canada
