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Digital privacy issues take centre stage

Courts are grappling with new privacy issues relating to when and how employees use their employers’ computers

CSA targets securitized products

Canada may have suffered only a mild version of the financial crisis, but the episode awoke Canadian policy-makers to the dangers of complex products and…

Provinces hold the line on spending

Groaning debt loads and slowing growth have most provinces cutting spending and using taxes to promote economic activity

  • By: Paul Brent
  • April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
  • 14:21

Leading the charge for MGAs

Paul Brown, a veteran of the MGA sector, is going back to his roots to advocate for the industry in the face of rising regulatory…

  • By: Paul Brent
  • April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
  • 14:21

Proposed changes to CFP code of ethics

The changes would bring the Canadian CFP practice standards and code of ethics in line with the global CFP principles

Harnessing electronic trading

Has the trading world evolved beyond its regulatory regime?

USI’s creditors to receive compensation?

Creditors could recover the funds promised by the firm, as the court-appointed monitor has received $10 million in income

  • By: Paul Brent
  • April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
  • 14:21

Wealth strategies

RBC is targeting the global HNW market, analysts say

Investor class actions a “go”

Ontario courts have opened the door to class actions for secondary market liability. Advisors could be at risk

Industry against advisor/MGA exclusivity

Although the review of the regulation of managing general agencies by the Canadian Council of Insurance Regulators is still ongoing, the insurance industry is making…

Dynamic out front

RRSP fund sales

Redress For Clients

FAIR Canada: Firms should be financially responsible for advisors

Canfin chases the middle market

This firm focuses on providing services such as estate planning, insurance planning and tax planning to those who need it

  • By: Olivia Li
  • April 4, 2011 October 30, 2019
  • 12:27

Steering clear of the new anti-spam law

Ottawa has passed sweeping legislation that may catch even routine marketing or other messages to contacts, clients and others. How to ensure you don’t run…

Key tax tips for the deadline

Filing a tax return on time is essential for clients, not only if they have to pay the CRA but also if they’re expecting a…

Goldring promoted to Honorary Colonel

Blake Goldring, Chairman and CEO of Toronto-based AGF Management Ltd., has been named the first ever Honorary Colonel of the Army, in recognition of his…

TMX/LSE merger hearings heat up

Groups and companies — pro and con — had their say before an all-party legislative committee last month

Upward trend persists: Financial services profit survey

The majority of firms had higher net income in Q4 of 2010 vs the previous year, but problems persist at some companies

And never the twain shall meet

The so-called “Chinese wall” that separates banks from their insurance subsidiaries is about to be extended to the online world. Soon the rules pertaining to…

Raymond James gears up for growth

Celebrating a decade in Canada, the firm has just expanded into Quebec — with plans to increase its AUA and advisor base

Will governments halt TMX/LSE deal?

The federal government, several of its provincial counterparts and the OSC will take a very close look at the merger

CRA targeting high net-worth clients

Those who receive requests for information should seek advice to avoid losing solicitor/client privilege

Big gaps in E&O coverage

Financial awards made to clients often cannot be paid

Provinces gird for regulator battle

The Supreme Court of Canada’s hearing on the constitutionality of the national regulator may finally provide a resolution on the issue

Reviews are mixed

Are policy-makers moving in the wrong direction on incorporation?