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RDSP opens doors

BMO, RBC expect the RDSP will lead to new sales

  • By: Laura Bobak
  • February 25, 2009 February 25, 2009
  • 09:22

Glacier investments chill regulators in Ontario

Sextant Capital Management faces OSC allegations of self-dealing, exaggeration of asset values

  • By: Jade Hemeon
  • February 25, 2009 February 25, 2009
  • 09:22

Short-selling ban had negative impact

Although an IIROC report finds that the ban had its costs, some still say the move was justified

A bigger slice of customers’ assets

Credential Financial’s new CEO wants to work with credit unions on wealth management

New regime for mortgage brokers sparks debate

Ontario legislation will hamper sales, some independent brokers say

  • By: Laura Bobak
  • February 25, 2009 February 25, 2009
  • 09:22

Feds favour gentle approach

National securities regulator is on the agenda. But is the agenda too limited?

Atkinson joins OSC

Former RS CEO takes over enforcement division

Losses in deceased’s RRSPs now deductible

New measure will be particularly helpful for beneficiaries in situations in which a fundholder died in the latter half of 2008

Rothwell’s position at Canaccord a “calling”

New head of private-client services aims to focus on regional management and recruiting

Taking the provinces’ pulses

Economy

Cautious clients mark the season

RRSPs

  • By: Jade Hemeon
  • February 6, 2009 February 6, 2009
  • 12:01

MFDA tackles the sale of PPNs

Proposed amendments will see PPNs sales go through MFDA dealers, triggering KYC obligations

Changes proposed in the Jan. 27 federal budget

Tax changes affecting tax brackets: > The basic personal amount increases to $10,320 in 2009, up from $9,600 in 2008.> The upper threshold of the…

Insider sentenced to jail term

First person to serve jail time in an OSC insider case since 2000

Fuzzy non-competes won’t fly, says Supreme Court

Contracts that restrict movement by former employees must be precisely worded

  • By: Laura Bobak
  • February 6, 2009 February 6, 2009
  • 12:01

Corrosive credit problems persist in global financial system

Conditions are better in Canada, but domestic financial institutions still face possible asset losses

New ideas amidst the old

Expert Panel’s “opt in” recommendation is an intriguing twist

Finding the right medicine for ailing pension plans

Hammered by dreadful markets, pension plans are suffering from large funding shortfalls

How to hunt for bargains

Outlook 2009

Ontario court ruling draws ABCP fiasco to a close

But critics say that retail investors with more than $1 million in assets are not getting a fair shake

  • By: Laura Bobak
  • January 23, 2009 January 23, 2009
  • 15:44

All Group Financial founder has learned tough lessons

James Moon wants to show other advisors how to avoid making the mistakes that have cost him dearly

  • By: Laura Bobak
  • January 23, 2009 January 23, 2009
  • 15:44

Steering Transamerica in the right direction

The insurer is aiming to put its troubles in the past, says new CEO

A two-tier Canada Pension Plan in the cards?

That or a new provincial counterpart plan may be a way to enhance and extend pension coverage

Union Securities aims to turn the corner

The appointment of a new leadership team reflects the firm’s desire to leave its compliance problems in the past

Ushering in a new age of sail

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