Embrace the “new” marketing
Established advisors are finding that the methods they used to build their businesses in the past, such as seminars, are not as effective as they…
Established advisors are finding that the methods they used to build their businesses in the past, such as seminars, are not as effective as they…
You can't predict the future, but to anticipate inevitable changes, ask: "What current conditions are unsustainable and have to change as a result?"
The Internet-based telephone system has many advantages over conventional lines, such as cheap long distance and the ability to take your calls on your tablet,…
Significant involvement in a sport by a client's child can lead to costs that many clients may not be prepared for. Advisors who provide guidance…
Financial advisors often are adept at dealing with the duties involved in being on a board of directors, but you should weigh several factors before…
Canadians who spend extended periods in the U.S. or own U.S. property may find this guide to be a valuable resource when it comes to…
A Toronto couple - he's a U.S. citizen and she's Canadian - must take several crucial steps regarding their tax status. And their choice of…
Eye strain, particularly the type caused by staring at a computer screen for too many hours in a day, can reduce your performance. A few…
We all have days when our confidence seems to be lagging. An argument with our significant other, an unsatisfied client or just a run of…
Many wealthy clients have different financial advisors for various tasks. But when you become the quarterback for these other advisors, your high net-worth clients will…
Greg Thompson first became interested in the investment industry at his grandfather's knee. Now a discretionary portfolio manager, he runs a successful practice in Winnipeg.…
Most advisors who take on an employee say they wish they had done so earlier. Assistants free you to do what you do best, enable…
Developing a referral relationship with another professional means understanding the needs of both your clients and those of the COI. A five-minute discussion in which…
As the first significant deadline for the new client relationship model draws near, you can prepare yourself to discuss compensation with your clients and show…
Despite some exceptions, most provinces continue to post deficits - and some are facing serious challenges
The Investors Group CEO says both AUM and client returns are on the rise, with the firm well positioned to continue to prosper
Advisors have reservations about measures to increase access to pensions, from complexity to ineffectiveness
Although it appears that progress on the co-operative national regulator has stalled, there's work taking place behind the scenes
Unique arrangement makes this the first time MFDA-licensed reps are able to offer clients ETFs
The auditor general's recent report found the CRA is fulfilling its mandate to identify and prevent non-compliance
Economist and ex-civil servant Don Wright takes the helm at Central 1 in a time of regulatory and competitive change
Putting together the dealers’ Report Card is an ongoing process that requires tweaking to get a more accurate representation of the dealer channel. This year…
Advisors rate their firms strongly for their approach to diversity and inclusion - and they also believe it's more important
For most advisors, consumer advertising, marketing support and support for using social media are among the least important categories. But when firms deliver on these…
Advisors have long complained about their client account statements. But a push to provide clients with comprehensive electronic statements, combined with regulatory changes requiring more…
Books of business have risen significantly over the past year, and so has advisors' take-home pay. In turn, several advisors praised their firm for compensation…
Most advisors say their firm's tech tools are outdated or obsolete and not user-friendly. Still, there are firms that are making efforts to tie together…
Advisors are using mobile devices more than ever before, but many say their firm either doesn't offer enough support for the technology or takes too…
Thanks largely to strong equities markets, mutual funds are enjoying a resurgence. And for Canada’s mutual fund dealers, the growth has been even headier. Canadian…
How advisors rated their firms
Confusing corporate structures and, in certain cases, executives' dismissive attitudes can make it difficult to be heard
Investment Executive often is asked why the specific firms in the Dealers' Report Card are included, as some are one-stop shops that offer a plethora…
Despite the different business models among dealer firms, all are providing the main elements that advisors, who report bigger books of business and pay, need…
Commission changes and simplified products could appeal to clients
New rules that require CSA-regulated firms to sign on with the dispute-resolution service will see its membership double
Advisors could face high fines for sending unsolicited email
Ontario is currently caught up in two unlikely elections, provincial (in June) and Toronto’s municipal event in the fall. But no matter who wins, sharply…
B.C.'s experiment using private-sector models to run the ferries is failing on many fronts
A recent study concludes that Saskatchewan needs to build up its urban centres if it wants to escape the boom/bust commodity cycle
The federal finance minister needs to be seen as in charge of the economy, without political interference
Editorial
Although U.S. oil production has surged as a result of the discovery of shale oil, that’s not having an impact on Canada’s oil exports. Indeed,…
Persistent low bond yield rates in developed economies have pushed bond investors to look at bonds from Third World nations
Toronto-based TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM), portfolio manager of TD Mutual Funds, has introduced TD U.S. Shareholder Yield Fund to its fund family lineup. The…
Toronto-based Mackenzie Financial Corp. has announced it will be merging three funds and making a subadvisor change for a fourth. All these funds are distributed…
Toronto-based Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. has launched Horizons Canadian Select Universe Bond Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), which will provide investors with exposure to the Canadian…
Toronto-based RBC Global Asset Management Inc. has introduced two new funds to its product lineup: RBC Global Equity Focus Fund and RBC International Equity Currency…
Stocks in emerging markets have become increasingly inexpensive
Portfolio managers still can find good investment prospects
