Advisor titles – Investment Executive https://www.investmentexecutive.com Canada's news source for financial professionals Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:08:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/01/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.png Advisor titles – Investment Executive https://www.investmentexecutive.com 32 32 It’s official: DFSA credential no longer qualifies for FA title use https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/industry-news/its-official-dfsa-credential-no-longer-qualifies-for-fa-title-use/ Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:41:10 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=497275 RBC still requires the credential in retail branches, FSRA provides date for forthcoming title protection review

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]]> NASAA adds best interest standard to model rule https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/from-the-regulators/nasaa-adds-best-interest-standard-to-model-rule/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:53:45 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=495966 Group seeks revisions to U.S. state rule that match SEC's Reg BI reforms

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]]> A time of transition for the financial planning profession https://www.investmentexecutive.com/inside-track_/tashia-batstone/a-time-of-transition-for-the-financial-planning-profession/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:27:27 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=494731 Financial planners continue to adapt to a whirlwind of new developments in recent years

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]]> ‘It’s time to look ahead,’ new Advocis CEO says https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/people/its-time-to-look-ahead-new-advocis-ceo-says/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:43:50 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=494015 Kelly Gorman brings triple-threat expertise to association’s finances, focus

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]]> Much work to be done, CSA year in review shows https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/from-the-regulators/much-work-to-be-done-csa-year-in-review-shows/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:00:04 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=489713 Ongoing regulatory initiatives include binding authority at OBSI, climate-related disclosures, misleading titles, mutual fund sales practices and more

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]]> ‘Stable’ financial state has been achieved, Advocis says https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/industry-news/stable-financial-state-has-been-achieved-advocis-says/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:09:43 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=488502 With cash flow stabilized, the national association for financial advisors is planning for recovery

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]]> Canadians must be educated about financial planning qualifications https://www.investmentexecutive.com/inside-track_/tashia-batstone/canadians-must-be-educated-about-financial-planning-qualifications/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:00:54 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=488343 Understanding the skills and competencies to look for in a financial planner empowers the public

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]]> Latest designation from CIFP may allow life agents to use FA title https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/industry-news/latest-designation-from-cifp-may-allow-life-agents-to-use-fa-title/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:28:05 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=487524 RLIS is pending approval under Ontario's title protection, the credentialing body says

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]]> DFSA no longer an approved credential in Ontario https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/industry-news/dfsa-no-longer-an-approved-credential-in-ontario/ Thu, 23 May 2024 23:28:09 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=486443 Designation holders have six months to obtain a different credential to use the financial advisor title

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]]> CIFP sues FP Canada for agreement breach, trade libel https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/industry-news/cifp-sues-fp-canada-for-agreement-breach-trade-libel/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:40:04 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/?p=484284 Claim asks for $1.2 million in damages arising from dispute over regulator-approved credentials for title protection

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