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December 2018

News

Long gone are the days when mutual funds and ETFs were two solitudes. Having both products has proven to be a winning strategy

Mutual Fund Manager of the Year: Mackenzie portfolio manager Philip Taller focuses on out-of-favour stocks

Many hurdles remain for the CMRA before it becomes a reality

Richardson GMP’s new focus is on intergenerational wealth transfer

Technology also played a critical role in the proliferation of products such as ETFs during the past 10 years

The trend toward fee awareness may be contributing to some investors' growing dissatisfaction with their advisors

New guidelines recommend how much investors should save for retirement, but there are causes affecting the ability to save

There is about $233 billion held in TFSAs. The vehicle marks its 10th anniversary next month

The increase in interest rates and government borrowing will lead investors toward higher-quality government bonds

Building Your Business

The holiday season is a good time to express gratitude to your clients. Here are some tips to help ensure your event - or gift…

How you and your team respond to complaints can determine whether clients feel that they're getting the attention they deserve. A 10-step checklist can ensure…

Alim Dhanji worked with a mentor for 12 years before branching out on his own. Now, he runs a successful financial planning practice with a…

New book highlights the core issue that threatens client/advisor relationships

Yearend tax deadlines, business-related functions and family activities can make the holiday season more anxiety-inducing than festive. Here are some tips to keep you balanced

Focus on Products

Although small-cap stocks have underperformed this year, they have beaten the broader market over 10 years

Better investment outcomes are more likely when you use a process that begins with discovery and profiling

Comment & Insight

Pierre Trudeau learned in 1972 that he could be a prophet or a politician, but he couldn't be both