Cash strapped federal budget likely more policy document than spending plan
The budget comes at a time when Ottawa has very little room to introduce new spending
- By: Joanna Smith
- March 22, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 06:30
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Three things advisors need to know to survive an audit
Ellen Bessner and Dan Richards discuss how advisors should respond when they are audited by a regulator (Part 8 of 8)
- By: Dan Richards, Ellen Bessner
- March 20, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 06:00
Expert Committee’s final report recommends new rules for advisors, financial planners
The report makes several recommendations dealing with titles and credentials that are likely to have a significant impact on many in the investment industry
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- March 17, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 14:30
How to handle client complaints
Ellen Bessner and Dan Richards discuss the steps you need to take right away if a client makes a complaint that may involve a lawsuit…
- By: Dan Richards, Ellen Bessner
- March 12, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 10:00
Regulatory changes that endanger your licences
Ellen Bessner and Dan Richards explain that an issue with one regulator is increasingly requiring advisors to respond to several regulatory bodies (Part 6 of…
- By: Dan Richards, Ellen Bessner
- March 3, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 16:00
Advisors: Get to know your newcomers
Many recent immigrants have preferences for certain goals, such as education and a home. And while they can quickly become major clients, they also vet…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 1, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:50
Three risk tolerance traps
Ellen Bessner and Dan Richards explain three common approaches to managing clients' risk tolerance that leave advisors open to litigation risk (Part 5 of 8)
- By: Dan Richards, Ellen Bessner
- February 27, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 06:30
Shadow budget recommends increase to top personal income tax rate threshold
Raising the threshold for the top personal income tax rate to $402,800 from $202,800 would make Canada more attractive for high-income earners, C.D. Howe suggests
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 23, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 12:20
Three KYC traps
Ellen Bessner and Dan Richards explain three key common know-your-client pitfalls that can lead to lawsuits (Part 4 of 8)
- By: Dan Richards, Ellen Bessner
- February 21, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 06:30
Joining the revolution
Advisors who prosper in the future are likely to be those who embrace technology as crucial to their practice rather than trying to avoid the…
- By: Megan Harman
- February 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:40
Fortress data: cybersecurity update
Protecting your sensitive digital records has never been more challenging, as cybercriminals become ever more resourceful and ruthless. Regulators, firms and financial advisors are ramping…
- By: Danny Bradbury
- February 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:40
Using tech to conquer compliance
Whether the task is reports to investors, meeting client identity requirements or fulfulling obligations to seniors, technology can make compliance more manageable
- By: Danny Bradbury
- February 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:40
The power of the personal touch
As technology redefines the way you communicate with your clients and prospects, don't forget about the traditional methods of contact that still resonate on an…
- By: Dan Richards
- February 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:40
Client relationships of the future
Advisors will continue to have an important role in an increasingly technology-dependent world. The job will be to engage clients in determining the best courses…
- By: George Hartman
- February 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:40
Sizing up a sea change
Dan Egan, of U.S. robo-advisor Betterment, discusses the future of investing
- By: Fiona Collie
- February 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:40
Help clients avoid identity theft
You can reduce the chances of your clients being hurt by identity theft by educating them on how to take preventative measure
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- February 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:40
AI and the future of advice
Several of the big banks are leaping headlong into the new computing frontier that is artificial intelligence, looking for customer preferences, streamlined operations and lower…
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- February 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:40
Advisors and apps: what works
These applications, most of them free of charge, can make your business life easier by organizing and simplifying functions such as email, podcasts and note-taking
- By: Beatrice Paez
- February 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:40
A new creature: the “hybrid” advisor
As robo-advisors become more popular, a new model - in which human advisors interact with clients while the digital platform manages asset allocation - is…
- By: Fiona Collie
- February 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:40
Helping seniors go digital
Although some older clients may be early adopters of new technology, many seniors struggle to grasp the new devices and modes of communication. Here are…
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- February 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:40
Prepare for the next mystery shop
Ellen Bessner and Dan Richards discuss the key takeaways from the OSC's 2015 mystery shop exercise and give tips on handling regulators' upcoming mystery shops…
- By: Dan Richards, Ellen Bessner
- February 14, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 06:00
Denis Berthiaume: 2016 Quebec Financial Personality of the Year
Martin Thibodeau, Richard Legault, Robert Frances, Louis Allard, Francis Sabourin and Gilles Garon were also honoured at FI’s annual gala event in Montreal
- By: IE Staff
- February 8, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 07:00
Three shortcuts that can cause legal trouble
Ellen Bessner and Dan Richards discuss three common advisor shortcuts that can lead to lawsuits in the long term (Part 2 of 8)
- By: Dan Richards, Ellen Bessner
- February 6, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 15:10
Better times
Some provinces may face challenges in curbing carbon emissions
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- February 1, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:59
Advisors don’t impress young investors
Trustworthiness and honesty are issues for the majority of younger demographic
- By: Tessie Sanci
- February 1, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:56