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Countering succession “double-dipping”

As some brokerages offer fat recruitment bonuses to senior advisors, TD Wealth PIA and others set out to reward loyalty

New tax credit fulfils election promise

With the family tax cut, couples may have the extra funds they need to make investments in their children's future

TMX wants changes

The operator of Canada's major stock exchanges wants a major overhaul of its trading offerings in the coming year

Can disclosure be harmful to clients?

New research suggests that disclosure can have unintended consequences and also lead to perverse outcomes

New VP at Neuberger

Institutional money manager Neuberger Berman Group LLC, based in New York, has announced that Sarah Butcher will fill the newly created position of vice president…

New CEO at Fidelity

Abigail Johnson has been named CEO of Boston-based FMR LLC, more commonly known as Fidelity Investments. She is the third CEO for the company, which…

Greene joins Manulife

Megan Greene is the new managing director and chief economist for Toronto-based Manulife Asset Management, the global asset- management arm of Manulife Financial Corp. Her…

New head at TMX

Toronto-based TMX Group Ltd. has selected Lou Eccleston as its new CEO. Eccleston is set to assume the role on Nov. 3. and will also…

Alternative ETFs gaining ground

Getting exposure to alternative strategies through exchange-traded funds has advantages over other methods

New tool to simplify communications

A centralized platform launching next year aims to provide advisors with a single portal to access all their communications

New rules for MGAs

CLHIA releases compliance guidelines as part of its response to recommendations from regulators

Review business and medical deductions

Solid support for deductions and credits remains crucial for winning disputes in the Tax Court of Canada

Tax reform needed, new report says

Reducing the tax burden on business owners can have a positive impact on the economy and on investments

Compliance officer takes the spotlight

Neal Weston has received the IIAC's Top Under 40 Award for his professionalism and involvement in the industry

Down markets may lead to complaints

Evidence from the past few years suggests that as markets rise, client complaints drop - and vice versa

Is a ban on trailers coming?

A new CIBC report suggests that a ban on trailer fees would impact the competitive dynamics within the investment industry

Relief for Americans holding RRSPs

Cross-border tax practitioners are applauding a decision by U.S. tax authorities. Americans in Canada now will receive an automatic tax deferral on the income they…

Newsmaker: Meeting investors’ needs

Jeff Carney, Mackenzie's new CEO, says experience has taught him that connecting with investors on an emotional level leads to better outcomes for advisors and…

  • By: Jade Hemeon
  • October 23, 2014 October 30, 2019
  • 23:00

Newsmaker: IFIC’s educator

One of the goals of Brian Peters, chairman of IFIC, is to promote financial literacy among Canadians

  • By: Jade Hemeon
  • October 14, 2014 October 30, 2019
  • 23:00

An “investment guy” as president

AGF's appointment of Kevin McCreadie as president and CIO is an indication of where the fund giant's priorities lie

  • By: Jade Hemeon
  • October 14, 2014 October 30, 2019
  • 23:00

Elderly investor has mixed results in lawsuit

Although an appeal court found advisors and their firm had breached KYC rules, the investor could not keep initial gains

New tool could enhance advisors’ reach

A new publishing tool from Mountain View, Calif.-based LinkedIn Corp. promises to change the way financial advisors communicate with both their existing and prospective clients.…

Financial advice good for the economy

Advisors encourage savings, which boost long-term economic growth

Biometric tech comes to Tangerine

Fingerprints and voice recognition will be available to clients who want additional security for their mobile banking

New website on RI launches

Advisors can help engage clients who are interested in RI