Guest column – Investment Executive

Boosting venture markets

Jean-Marc Jutras — Thu, 01 Jun 2017 04:20:00 +0000

A key factor in the growth of small business is public markets. But they need support to expand and grow

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Guest column: Clients, tax and caution

Jean-Marc Jutras — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 04:45:00 +0000

With revamped enforcement powers and the international exchange of information, the CRA is ramping up to pursue impugned tax-motivated investments

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Comment: Best interest standard needed

Jean-Marc Jutras — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 04:00:00 +0000

The OSC is clear about its position on the best interests policy debate and is prepared to demonstrate leadership in this area

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Guest column: Theories are no match for reality

Jean-Marc Jutras — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 04:00:00 +0000

More in-depth research is needed at the account level to understand the full implications of regulation on advisors' compensation

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Guest column: “Best interest” standard not needed

Jean-Marc Jutras — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 05:00:00 +0000

The carve-outs for any proposed best interest standard to avoid adverse market consequences would be extensive and complicated

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Post CRM: Where do we go from here?

Jean-Marc Jutras — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 04:00:00 +0000

A renewed focus on firm culture is the most productive future direction

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Comment: Be part of the solution

Alan — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 04:00:00 +0000

While financial services firms benefit from public supports, they often are seen as generating inadequate services for customers

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Guest column: No change in Alberta’s basic politics

Alan — Fri, 22 May 2015 04:00:00 +0000

The PCs were toppled and the NDP now reigns, with the right-leaning Wildrose Party in Opposition. But more than 50% of voters chose conservative parties

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Comment: For the insolvent aged, a new crisis

Alan — Fri, 22 May 2015 04:00:00 +0000

When it comes to long-term care, the real issue is not early death, but long life

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Comment: Closing the savings gap

Alan — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 04:00:00 +0000

IFIC says editorial does not accurately reflect the investment funds industry's approach to the need for retirement savings

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