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> Industry Perspectives
Ian Russell
Changing the game on cross-border data processing
Why strengthening personal data protections poses a looming challenge for the Canadian investment industry
- October 16, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 16:41
Lessons from the recent GMP Capital transaction
Why well-managed small and mid-size independent dealers are competing effectively
- August 15, 2019 October 14, 2019
- 12:33
Streamlining eDelivery for prospectuses
How the “notice and access” mechanism for proxy voting could be extended to other documents
- June 12, 2019 October 14, 2019
- 15:38
The OSC Burden Reduction Task Force can make a difference to clients
Lower compliance costs will allow advisors to better serve smaller investors
- April 16, 2019 October 14, 2019
- 17:09
> Responsible Investing
Dustyn Lanz
Research shows investors value sustainability
Study finds causal evidence that retail investors will move assets into RI funds if it is made easier to do so
- October 11, 2019 October 14, 2019
- 15:19
New diversity data coming for responsible investors
Upcoming disclosure requirements will provide a wealth of diversity data that goes beyond gender
- August 16, 2019 October 14, 2019
- 15:55
Sustainable finance: three things advisors need to know
What is sustainable finance, and what does the recent report from Canada’s Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance mean for advisors?
- June 21, 2019 October 14, 2019
- 13:49
Gender lens investing
Men hold the vast majority of board seats and CEO positions in Canada. Gender lens investing aims to close the gap.
- April 26, 2019 October 14, 2019
- 16:00
> Advisor at Risk
Ellen Bessner
Are you still not getting KYC and suitability right?
The OSC says there is a lot of room for improvement in its 2019 summary report
- October 4, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 16:43
Managing clients — especially couples — can be challenging
Situations become complicated when couples aren’t on the same page about their goals
- September 6, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 17:05
When a client names you executor of their estate
IIROC and MFDA advisors could lose their licence if they act as an executor and/or beneficiary
- August 9, 2019 October 17, 2019
- 17:13
> Tax Matters
Jamie Golombek
Foreign pension income is usually taxable
Help clients understand — and budget for — taxes on their foreign pensions
- September 27, 2019 October 15, 2019
- 13:35
Advisors can help clients avoid TFSA overcontributions
Investors who may have overcontributed to their TFSAs face harsh penalty tax
- August 30, 2019 October 15, 2019
- 15:57
‘Loss of source’ rule may come in handy
Investors who borrowed money to purchase a now-defunct investment can still write off interest on the loan
- August 2, 2019 October 15, 2019
- 16:48
New stock options rules introduced
What advisors need to know before the rules take effect in January
- July 5, 2019 October 15, 2019
- 16:21
> Compliance CX
Susan Silma
Helping clients understand what they’re paying for advice
Advisors can build trust with clients by explaining fees
- September 25, 2019 October 14, 2019
- 15:42
Protect your vulnerable clients while protecting yourself
How advisors can guard their vulnerable clients from financial exploitation and avoid the risk of regulatory action
- July 24, 2019 October 14, 2019
- 17:09
Is technology encouraging short-term thinking in clients?
For clients, information on their investments is now just a click away. Advisors can help minimize their overreaction to market movements.
- May 22, 2019 October 14, 2019
- 17:30
Focus on people, not just products
Increase engagement by focusing on your client’s goals rather than only the details of their investments
- March 20, 2019 October 14, 2019
- 15:50
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