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CIFPs Annual Conference 2015

Investment Executive heads to Vancouver to report from the 13th annual national conference of the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners (CIFPs). The conference runs from June 3 to 6.

June 9, 2015

Include RESPs and RDSPs in client planning

Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen reminds advisors to make sure they tell clients about government savings vehicles for education and the disabled (RESPs and RDSPs) She spoke at the CIFPs 2015 annual conference in Vancouver.

  • June 9, 2015 November 9, 2019
  • 15:30

CIFPs 2015: Beat the robo-advisor competition

Shawn Brayman, president, PlanPlus Inc., explains how to compete against robo-advisory services by redefining your value proposition and billing model, focusing on areas where you can add distinctive value, and helping clients avoid doing the wrong thing at the wrong time. He spoke at the CIFPs 2015 annual conference in Vancouver.

  • June 9, 2015 November 9, 2019
  • 09:30

CIFPs 2015: The economics of retirement

Peter Drake, vice president, retirement & economic research with Fidelity Investments Canada ULC, discusses key economic and demographic trends that will impact future financial planning. He spoke at the CIFPs 2015 annual conference in Vancouver.

  • June 8, 2015 November 9, 2019
  • 13:35

Competing against robo-advisors

Consistent service and fees are key areas where robo-advisory services have an edge

  • June 8, 2015 November 9, 2019
  • 10:50

Much opposition to ORPP at the CIFPs

Introduction of provincial plan means clients would substitute their TFSA or RRSP investments for the mandatory public pension

  • June 8, 2015 November 9, 2019
  • 06:45

Ensure your practice is properly protected

With claims against advisors on the rise, you need to ensure you obtain the proper E&O insurance for your practice by asking some key questions

  • June 8, 2015 November 9, 2019
  • 06:35

Time to go after millennial clients is now

Although there are misperceptions about this demographic, data show that these young adults are on track just the way baby boomers were 30 years ago

  • June 8, 2015 November 9, 2019
  • 06:30

CIFPs 2015: Tax update from Jamie Golombek

Jamie Golombek, managing director of tax and estate planning with CIBC’s wealth advisory services division, discusses key tax issues and upcoming tax changes that may impact your clients. He spoke at the CIFPs 2015 annual conference in Vancouver.

  • June 5, 2015 November 9, 2019
  • 14:00

Advisors facing a regulatory storm

Regulatory developments both at home and abroad have resulted in an unprecedented landscape, lawyer says

  • June 5, 2015 November 9, 2019
  • 13:50

Much confusion remains on CRM2

The new regulatory system will necessitate advisors to follow incredibly detailed requirements

  • June 5, 2015 November 9, 2019
  • 13:10