It’s what you do after the event that makes it worthwhile
Take advantage of the opportunities to make valuable contacts
Organize your notes, network — and take a walk!
Before you go: set an objective and do your homework
Attending industry conferences can provide valuable contacts and strategies to help you build your business. But these events take you out of the office and away from your clients. How can you ensure the conferences you attend are time well spent?
Senior execs from international fund associations will talk about recent regulatory and market-generated changes in their jurisdictions
Keith Costello, president and CEO of the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners, gives a preview of issues to be discussed at this year’s conference including: the economic outlook; how to restore trust in the financial system; and regulatory changes, notably the proposed fiduciary duty for financial advisors. He spoke at the CIFPs annual conference in Niagara Falls, Ont.
Ian Russell, IIAC president, discusses the main themes addressed at the Investment Industry Association Annual Conference. From tumultuous markets and regulatory changes facing the industry to current international trends, Russell sees challenges and a general trend of improvement and optimism in the future of financial advice. He spoke at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto.
Keith Costello, president and CEO of the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners, discusses the upcoming 2012 CIFPs conference May 27 to 30 in Vancouver. He gives a preview of conference highlights including economic forecasts, pension system changes, social investing, and this year’s case study. He spoke with Paula Virany, multimedia editor, Investment Executive, at the TMX Broadcast Centre in Toronto. For more information, visit https://www.cifps.ca
LIMRA and LOMA to host 2012 Canadian annual conference in Toronto