It’s been a tough 12 months to be a fan of family-owned, hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Winnipeg. The challenge for these independent eateries, many of which have near-iconic status, is the spiralling cost of real estate – particularly in and around downtown – which makes it prohibitively expensive to move into an updated location. Prospective owners […]
Even though low interest rates mean returns that lag inflation, many older clients remain extremely averse to taking almost any risks in today's volatile markets. But failure to get back in the game could mean long-term losses for many
Manitoba Securities Commission suspends Jory and its advisors because of a capital deficiency the brokerage is facing
The Montreal-based firm is looking to add more advisors, now that it has fully integrated Wellington West into its ranks
Winnipeg's Sam Katz is facing a storm of controversy
The complexities of tax law mean that advisors must step carefully in this area or risk liability. Consider having a network of experts in place so that you can help clients resolve their tax issues without stepping beyond your knowledge boundaries
Many holders of TFSAs get caught overcontributing because they don't understand the rules. More education by financial advisors, institutions and the CRA is needed
Today's young couples - complete with student loans and mortgages - could become high net-worth clients over the long term if you start early in giving them the right advice
NBF says the MFDA piece of Wellington West was not a good fit with its IIROC-based businesses
First there was the return of the Jets, now there's Ikea. Winnipeg is having a golden moment