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Compliance CX

Susan Silma

Review process

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

Annual statements: An unparalleled client engagement opportunity

It’s time to think differently about client communications and disclosure documents

  • February 7, 2024 February 7, 2024
  • 15:00

Your role in financial literacy

Ideas for advisors and firms to address the challenge

  • December 6, 2023 December 6, 2023
  • 15:00
Piggy bank under umbrella

Why holding index funds within a life insurance policy can be tax-efficient

Permanent insurance also has a host of other tax benefits

  • June 11, 2024 June 6, 2024
  • 13:00

My secret weapon for better portfolio management

Primarily using ETFs has helped one advisor to make better investment decisions, but she attributes some success to a powerful non-financial practice

  • March 12, 2024 March 13, 2024
  • 13:00

Reasons to be cautious when investing in AI

Opinion: Artificial intelligence represents a huge opportunity but must be approached carefully

  • December 12, 2023 November 27, 2023
  • 13:00

Real estate investing vs. equities investing: which is better?

Opinion: The answer comes down to diversification and liquidity factors

  • August 17, 2023 August 17, 2023
  • 14:58
stock market down

Leverage pre-trade compliance to drive value

New regulations come with cost but also opportunity

  • June 10, 2024 June 10, 2024
  • 15:58

Will 2024 be the year of compliance technology?

Several factors, including regulatory enforcement and improved productivity, are driving a surge in adoption

  • April 15, 2024 April 15, 2024
  • 16:00

AI has arrived in wealth management

Opportunities and challenges must be weighed

  • November 15, 2023 November 15, 2023
  • 15:00

Leverage compliance tech to grow your business

Tech-assisted recommendations can improve client outcomes

  • September 25, 2023 September 25, 2023
  • 15:00
Ian Russell
Industry Perspectives

Ian Russell

Man Standing on Cliff Searching Through Spyglass In The Fog

Opinion: Tax reform needed to lift gloom in corporate sector

Federal budget did little to invigorate sluggish investment spending

  • April 4, 2023 April 4, 2023
  • 15:00

Does growth in self-managed accounts defy need for advice?

Tech, profound shocks have changed investor behaviour

  • January 16, 2023 January 16, 2023
  • 15:00

Creating policy to improve business spending, productivity

A new approach is needed to replace failed government programs

  • November 21, 2022 November 21, 2022
  • 15:00

For fair and balanced regulation, displace expert committees

Regulators require internal compliance expertise

  • September 26, 2022 September 26, 2022
  • 15:00
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Investment Funds

Paul Bourque

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Reducing regulatory burden: An ongoing priority

Regulatory efficiency saves costs and ultimately benefits investors

  • January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023
  • 15:00

Financial advice and the resilient investor

Advisors play an important role in enhancing resiliency

  • November 23, 2022 November 23, 2022
  • 15:00

Investment funds and the move to T+1

The best solution to the complex transition may be flexibility

  • September 12, 2022 September 12, 2022
  • 15:00

Successful rule implementation requires industry collaboration

The delivery of policy shouldn’t be a last step

  • July 18, 2022 July 18, 2022
  • 15:00