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Fired over Facebook

Financial advisors could be subject to even harsher penalties

Forecasts call for anemic growth

If unemployment moves lower, cash registers will be ringing

IE fund manager of the year: Bringing home the gold

The RBC fund has outshone other precious metals funds

Big banks make moves in social media

TD, Scotiabank and RBC have launched social media websites to foster internal communication

“Business as usual” for advisors

Scotiabank has upped the ante with its acquisition of DundeeWealth but aims to keep the two sales forces separate

Regulators take on “dark pools” issue

A new report proposes rules for “dark” trading, attempting to strike a balance between its advantages and its disadvantages

A rebound in venture capital

Although total funds raised has increased, startups are still in need of money — and they are targeting high net-worth investors

Fund fees disclosure rule takes shape

The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada is pushing ahead with proposed rule changes to improve the disclosure of transaction costs for clients despite some…

Key yearend tax tips for clients

RRSPs, RESPs, RDSPs and TFSAs are all things your clients should be aware of before Dec. 31 rolls around

Target: Rest of Canada

Quebec-based financial services giant Desjardins Group is aiming to grow outside its home province

Meeting your match

Prospecting service Accretive Advisor matches advisors with clients

CSA targets executive compensation

Proposed rules on executive compensation would bring Canada more in line with new laws in the U.S.

Proposed tax legislation draws concern

New rules might be viewed as a “piling on” of complex tax legislation that would be difficult to navigate

“Poison pill” policies all over the map

Thinking of investing in a potential hostile takeover target? Take note that poison pills may or may not “work,” depending on where the target company…

Retirement timing is now a bigger concern

Changes to the CPP and reduced savings as a result of the recession mean that tough discussions lie ahead, BMO report says

The dealmakers are coming out to play

Canadian M&A activity is expected to rise, driven by companies with cash and the lower costs of borrowing and advice

Opening the doors to global trading

Discount brokerages and their full-service counterparts have seen increased demand for access to global investments

Rookie training

Insurers take steps to recruit and train the next generation of independent advisors

Invesco Trimark leaves IFIC

One of Canada’s largest retail fund companies is changing course, adding ETFs and institutional money management

Data cloud retirement picture

Metrics such as spending habits of empty nesters and the gaps in longevity among income levels need to be taken into account

Tripping over the Homebuyers’ Plan

Clients may need special guidance when using the Homebuyers’ Plan to make several staged deposits for unbuilt homes

Big challenge lies ahead for Scotiabank

Will fund managers who value Dynamic’s independent and aggressive nature find themselves at home at Scotiabank?

Clearsight sets sights beyond universities

Known for serving Canadian university alumni, the firm is negotiating with groups representing other demographics

Searching for consensus

"Dark trading" and other structural issues

Moody’s picks up CSI Global

Moody’s will bring a rich content library to the Canadian company. CSI will boost Moody’s online training capacity

  • By: Paul Brent
  • December 6, 2010 May 31, 2019
  • 12:18