There are a plethora of fixed-income ETFs, ranging from index trackers to more specialized products, that offer benefits such as liquidity and low management fees…
Even though Canadian equities markets are highly concentrated in a few sectors - and small compared with other markets - many clients remain uneasy about…
The assumption that a retired client should withdraw 4% from his or her portfolio annually is losing credibility among advisors and economists
Canadian clients who spend significant amounts of time outside the country every year risk losing their health benefits, as well as possibly facing negative tax…
Tax rules allow for inadvertent overcontributions to a client's RRSP, which can grow tax-free for decades. But there are strict limits on the amount -…
Clients worried about outliving their money can receive steady income, but these products are not all the same - some comparison shopping is recommended. And…
To offset inflation within an annuity, some insurers offer an indexing option, in which the payments that a client receives increase over time. But this…
More Canadians are retiring with debt than ever before. Although this situation is not ideal, it can make sense for some clients - but only…
There are many errors that clients make while planning for their retirement. Many are related to their finances - including poor cash-flow planning and taking…
Four ways to demonstrate your value to clients
Just 15 minutes can increase your profile with clients, prospects and COIs
In this week’s Ruta’s Rules, Jim Ruta, insurance industry consultant and managing partner, InforcePRO, explains the downside of selling yourself life insurance. He gives tips…
In this week’s Gaining Altitude, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, explains that Air Canada can teach advisors a lot about how to make top clients…
Active ownership helps create long-term value for investors.
As resources run out and companies turn away from the depletive economy, opportunities run in — and Impax’s Luciano Lilloy is snapping them up for…
With investors growing cautious toward historically expensive risk assets, defensive sectors are attracting renewed capital inflows. Skyline breaks down the current environment and explains why…
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The nature of private apartment funds means they can complement your client’s traditional investment portfolio.
Boosting advisor productivity in Canada through integration, innovation, and global best practices.
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A video breakdown of the 2025 Report Card on Banks themes
Paying the bills and growing their careers were priorities for the Big Six’s branch planners
But banks’ big mutual fund fees are, investor advocate says
Regulator requests monetary penalties, disgorgement, costs and market bans
Insurance advisors answered multiple-choice questions about their industry experience for this inaugural research
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