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Intergenerational wealth transfer can be captured with tech

Engage younger investors on their terms

  • November 27, 2024 November 22, 2024
  • 16:00

Addressing internal challenges to wealth firms’ growth

Advisor time constraints, attrition are controllable factors

  • October 2, 2024 October 2, 2024
  • 15:04

Capturing the mass affluent wealth segment

This growth opportunity requires freeing advisors from time constraints and meeting demand for hybrid advice

  • July 29, 2024 July 29, 2024
  • 16:00

Leverage pre-trade compliance to drive value

New regulations come with cost but also opportunity

  • June 10, 2024 June 10, 2024
  • 15:58
Ellen Bessner
Advisor at Risk

Ellen Bessner

Illustration of two people shaking hands on two upward arrows

Breaking up doesn’t have to be hard to do

Three steps to reduce the risk and pain of advisor partnership breakups

  • November 22, 2024 November 22, 2024
  • 16:00

Breaking up is hard to do, Part 1

Risks when partnering with other financial advisors

  • November 11, 2024 November 24, 2024
  • 16:22

Don’t go down with your client’s ship

Use these three steps to deal with clients who insist on unsuitable investments

  • September 30, 2024 September 30, 2024
  • 16:00

No note-taking requirements in CFRs? Think again!

The rules are in code. Here’s how to crack the code

  • July 26, 2024 July 26, 2024
  • 16:00
CRA signage

CRA confirms its approach to interest deductibility

Agency provides examples of when income-earning purpose is met

  • November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
  • 16:00

Another reminder to help clients understand their TFSA room

Taxpayer penalized for overcontribution after relying on My Account information

  • July 25, 2024 July 25, 2024
  • 16:00

Considering capital gains post–June 25

Advisors should speak to clients annually about crystallization

  • June 25, 2024 June 25, 2024
  • 16:00

Ensure your client reports all RRSP contributions

In one case, failure to report resulted in an overcontribution penalty

  • April 10, 2024 April 10, 2024
  • 16:05
Compliance CX

Susan Silma

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The new retirement requires a new approach

It’s time to think differently about retired clients

  • October 16, 2024 October 16, 2024
  • 16:09

A better way to meet compliance disclosure requirements

Let’s use principles-based regulation to clients’ advantage

  • August 21, 2024 August 16, 2024
  • 16:00

A CRM2 report card

Good work all around, but more needs to be done

  • June 14, 2024 June 14, 2024
  • 16:02

Communication as the great differentiator

Use these tips to build an approach that engages clients and inspires referrals

  • April 24, 2024 April 24, 2024
  • 16:00
Tashia Batstone
Focus on Financial Planning

Tashia Batstone

old way, new way

A time of transition for the financial planning profession

Financial planners continue to adapt to a whirlwind of new developments in recent years

  • October 11, 2024 October 11, 2024
  • 16:27

To deliver value, financial planners must move beyond tech assumptions

It’s time to dig deeper to understand how Canadians want to receive financial planning advice

  • August 19, 2024 August 16, 2024
  • 16:00

Canadians must be educated about financial planning qualifications

Understanding the skills and competencies to look for in a financial planner empowers the public

  • June 24, 2024 June 24, 2024
  • 16:00

Title protection in Canada must put consumers first

Opinion: To provide clarity and protection to the public, the way forward requires transparency

  • April 25, 2024 April 25, 2024
  • 16:00