Solid but slower growth in Saskatchewan
Continued resources boom means that the Prairie province will remain among the top performers in 2012 and beyond
- By: Bruce Johnstone
- February 6, 2012 October 28, 2019
- 12:12
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Slow U.S. demand hampers growth
Quebec is grappling with a slack economy but forecasters say that 2013 is looking much brighter
- By: Megan Harman
- February 6, 2012 October 28, 2019
- 12:07
Alberta continues to lead
After a tough 2009-10, during which the province was hit hard by the recession, Alberta is surging on rising global oil prices
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 6, 2012 October 28, 2019
- 12:00
B.C.’s economy faces headwinds
Although the level of exports to Asian economies has surpassed those to the U.S., the province still has many challenges
- By: Brian Lewis
- February 6, 2012 October 28, 2019
- 11:54
Products evolve to meet new needs
The gap between retirement and end of life is growing, and many clients want products that will ensure they never run out of money
- By: Jade Hemeon
- February 6, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 11:47
Provinces: Sluggish growth
Like many other provinces, Ontario faces slow economic growth this year
- By: Jade Hemeon
- February 6, 2012 October 19, 2019
- 11:16
Make and keep resolutions for your business in 2012
Eileen Chadnick, founder of Big Cheese Coaching in Toronto, describes how advisors can make and keep New Year's resolutions for their businesses. Chadnick defines methods…
- By: Fiona Collie, Eileen Chadnick
- February 3, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 10:30
When to begin the succession planning process
Most advisors wait far to long to implement a succession plan, says George Hartman, managing director at Accretive Advisors. A good plan can take several…
- By: George Hartman
- February 3, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 09:40
Are annuities still a viable product for clients?
With uncertainty surrounding pension plans, Peter Wouters, director of retail insurance products and marketing with Kingston, Ont.-based Empire Life Insurance Co., says many investors are…
- By: Peter Wouters
- January 27, 2012 December 15, 2017
- 07:00
Set personal resolutions that will stick
Accomplish your goals by visualizing the outcome and taking setbacks in stride
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 26, 2012 October 12, 2019
- 07:00
Build a stronger team in 2012
Use these five resolutions to motivate and engage your team
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 06:00
Team focuses on financial planning for physicians
Elizabeth Harding and Diana Orlic, investment specialists with Macquarie Private Wealth in Burlington, Ont., are part of a three-member team that specializes in planning for…
- By: Dan Richards, Elizabeth Harding, Diana Orlic
- January 24, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 12:00
Five resolutions to improve your practice
Every advisor can make and keep these resolutions
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 24, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 08:00
Guaranteeing income with annuities
These days, many clients are seeking out annuities to provide stable income in retirement
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- January 23, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 13:59
U.S. multinationals to deliver gains
There are many prospects in the U.S. consumer industries and high technology; within these categories, multinational firms have appeal because they can withstand economic blows…
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 12:53
Recession won’t sink all ships
Most fund portfolio managers expect Europe will sink into a recession, but those same managers agree that companies in the region that are in defensive…
- By: Megan Harman
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 12:48
Low debt, high growth
Although results were disappointing for many developing nations in 2011, they could well post strong performances this year
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 12:42
Asian economies on cruise control
Despite the effects of slower growth in China, most countries in the region have low sovereign debt, prudent fiscal policy and strong domestic demand to…
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 12:28
Modest growth for Japan
Post-tsunami reconstruction will create some investment opportunities while the expensive yen hampers economic expansion
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 12:24
China slows but marches on
Although the country’s economic expansion will not match the double-digit growth of the past decade, portfolio managers expect China to forge ahead at a healthy…
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 12:19
A targeted bond strategy
Fixed-income portfolios don’t have to be restricted to government debt. Infrastructure issues, investment-grade corporates and municipal bonds can be effective diversifiers
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 12:15
Pay more attention to fixed-income
Increased risk of default and historically low interest rates mean you need to keep a closer eye on your clients’ bond holdings. You also will…
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 12:10
Weak euro likely in 2012
The expected continued high value of the loonie and the yen vs the greenback pose challenges, while weakness in the euro will be welcome
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 12:03
Regulators gear up for a busy year
Policy-makers are set to continue refining the new capital requirements that will affect all global banks with the introduction of the Basel III capital regime,…
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:56
What’s ahead for Canadian stocks
Fund portfolio managers expect that continued low interest rates will help consumers keep spending this year. These managers also favour firms in the technology and…
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:41