Keyword: Risk profile

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Research finds narcissists take more risks and deliver lower returns

Court finds an investor's portfolio was too heavily concentrated in preferred shares, but that its low-risk strategy was appropriate

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Self-reported risk tolerance has risen, according to a national poll

  • By: IE Staff
  • October 28, 2020 October 28, 2020
  • 14:31

Sometimes it’s suitable for your clients’ investments to be less risky than their maximum risk tolerance

New Sustainalytics report highlights key ESG risks and rating downgrades

  • By: IE Staff
  • July 17, 2020 July 17, 2020
  • 14:37

Performing the know-your-client process during a pandemic has both pros and cons

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Wealth preservation is key — and so are returns

CIFPs 2017: Advisors lack framework for risk tolerance assessment

Shawn Brayman, president & CEO, PlanPlus Inc., highlights the lack of consistent standards regarding how advisors assess a client’s risk tolerance, and explains why the profession needs to define common guidelines.

Three common client-survey mistakes

The tool assesses investors’ risk tolerance by asking them 15 questions that account for psychological and behavioural finance factors

Risks faced by retired clients

A new report on a roundtable discussion notes participants in the session agreed regulators should establish minimum standards for risk assessments