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Making financial advice a family matter

Elke Rubach was a successful lawyer when she discovered her passion for helping people understand finances

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Planning is key to securing digital assets

Clients should take inventory of all online accounts as their first step in creating a digital estate plan

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Losses in the time of Covid-19: Part 2

Help your business-owner clients who are disputing a tax loss with the CRA

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“Light planning” could expand access to financial advice

Creating shorter or less comprehensive engagements with clients may allow advisors to serve the underserved

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Losses in the time of Covid-19: Part 1

Help your business-owner clients who experienced a loss last year

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You’ve got mail

How to create a great e-newsletter for your clients

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Dynamic launches emerging market equities fund

Inflows to emerging markets have soared in recent months

  • By: IE Staff
  • March 1, 2021 March 1, 2021
  • 11:10
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Cost control is paramount during uncertain markets, say advisors

Portfolio managers at Inside ETFs talked about the importance of managing both fees and performance expectations

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Get ready for new trust reporting rules

New disclosure rules come into effect in the 2021 tax year

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The pandemic could affect when and how clients divorce

Lawyers explain the factors around choosing valuation dates for assets

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Protecting yourself from claims when clients are stressed

Dissatisfied investors may confront advisors due to poor performance

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To be continued

Advisory firms were forced to act quickly to deploy their business continuity plans and adapt to the challenges posed by Covid-19

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Coach’s Forum: Make the transition to “transition coach”

Helping business-owner clients transfer their businesses can enable you to end your career on a high note

Is now the time to review clients’ risk tolerance?

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

Advisors turning to webinars to educate clients

Online education also provides opportunity for prospecting

Tips for video-conferencing with clients

Platforms like Skype and Zoom allow you to meet with clients virtually, but it’s essential that you protect your clients’ personal information

Positioning portfolios for a slowdown

Should clients stay the course, exit the market or review their asset mix?

Potential effects of the new degree requirement for CFPs

A degree will be required to earn the "Certified Financial Planner" designation, effective April 2022

Report reveals Canadians’ weak knowledge of retirement income

Employer plans, OAS and GIS were the least understood topics

  • By: IE Staff
  • May 13, 2019 October 31, 2019
  • 12:55

Post-traumatic growth webinar

In this webinar replay, learn how living through a crisis can make both you and your company stronger

How to prioritize the time you spend with clients

Segmenting your book can help you serve clients better

Insights from an audit of a referral business

CSA reforms on referral arrangements have been put on the back burner — for now

Tech tips: Get more from social media

Maintaining a steady stream of content is essential in showing readers that you are engaged and productive. There are tools and techniques to help you…

Why referrals are declining

Reports from financial advisors and industry data indicate that clients are not referring their friends and family members as frequently as they did in years…

Why banning life insurance sales incentives won’t help consumers

Jim Ruta cautions that banning sales incentives may lead to fewer families with life insurance coverage

  • By: Jim Ruta
  • September 13, 2017 November 16, 2019
  • 14:30

Just say “no” to holiday stress

Yearend tax deadlines, business-related functions and family activities can make the holiday season more anxiety-inducing than festive. Here are some tips to keep you balanced

Casual Friday: Dress codes getting more casual

Although less formal office attire is becoming more acceptable, you still need to be aware of what’s appropriate

  • By: Leah Golob
  • July 28, 2017 October 19, 2019
  • 05:00

Casual Friday: Free apps can help you stay healthy

From yoga to diet to a good night’s sleep, these handy tools promote healthy living