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Mid-October 2019

News

Regulation will begin to be phased in by this yearend

Annual extreme weather events have tripled since the 1980s

MacAlpine brings a global perspective

BMOGAM's Kristi Mitchem is focused on promoting responsible investing and raising the profile of women in the investment sector

With government bond rates nearing zero - or less in Europe - demand for corporate debt has surged

Editorial, sales and support teams will remain the same under the new ownership, publisher says

Advisors’ Report Card

Firms across the industry enjoyed a solid year of growth (story includes main chart)

The average advisor was younger, with slightly fewer years in the industry and at their firm

The performance rating of the category increased, but a satisfaction gap remains

Which credentials advisors are seeking and why

Candid comments from across the industry

Over the past decade, female advisors have shared their experiences

From the continued weight of compliance to market fears, there are multiple hurdles to overcome

Advisors are concerned about account size trends

Focus on Products

Lower interest rates combined with tighter monetary policies provide a tailwind for higher gold prices

The advisor's job includes making sure a client's portfolio can fund future expenses

Comment & Insight

If we can get past Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s blackface picture, Green Party leader Elizabeth May’s photoshopped coffee cup and Conservative leader Andrew Scheer’s embellished…

Brexit isn't the only story unfolding in Britain, but it is the loudest

Companies that own oil pipelines and refineries are not affected by commodity prices

Premier François Legault is riding a $7.5-billion surplus