If clients mention they have been reassessed, consider sharing a recent Tax Court of Canada decision to ensure they don’t miss their deadline to object
Financial planners and advisors who are securities registrants will need to use financial planning principles to deliver investment advice
You can play an active role in ensuring company executives and directors are working in the best interests of their shareholders
A new independent report makes it clear that binding decisions are needed for full and fair compensation
You need to ensure your first meetings with prospective clients are professional and meet regulators’ requirements, including being transparent about fees
Smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices’ capabilities have exploded in recent years, but security vulnerabilities are attracting unwanted attention from hackers
Could the potential elimination of boutique tax credits lead to a lowering of the general income tax rate for all Canadians?
There’s much to commend in the Ontario government’s Expert Committee’s preliminary recommendations, but also some areas that need to be revisited
Technology comes in all shapes and sizes, but will increasingly be dispensed as a service delivered online
It’s time for advisors who want to be true professionals to make their voices heard in support of some real reforms
Establishing and following processes is key to staying out of trouble with regulators and your clients
Here are some reminders to share with your clients ahead of this year’s tax-filing deadline at end of day on Mon. May 2
Financial planners and financial advisors need consistent implementation of some key policy recommendations
Two key issues — the best-interests standard and reform of mutual fund fees — require timely and effective action
FAIR Canada supports exemptions that have the key features of rights offerings or private placements in compliance with the TSXV’s private placement rules
Current regulations assume that an investor’s wealth is a proxy for sophistication. This has to change
Services include addressing investor requirements and mitigating compliance risk
Alain Brisebois of CWP Energy discusses these often-misunderstood products
Erika Toth of BMO Global Asset Management shares her thoughts on the ETF landscape
Four takeaways from a fireside chat with Ken Bentsen and Urban Funered
SIMA’s three-step plan tackles RRIF rules, investment management fee taxation and more
Government policies must align with economic realities and demographic trends
Client-facing technology plays a vital role in achieving organic growth
Engage younger investors on their terms
Advisor time constraints, attrition are controllable factors
Expect low- to mid-single-digit returns long term, and there are storm clouds on the horizon
The differences between evergreen and traditional private investment funds, and the importance of due diligence
Regulatory efficiency saves costs and ultimately benefits investors
Advisors play an important role in enhancing resiliency
The best solution to the complex transition may be flexibility
30 years after the launch of what would become FP Canada, the modern profession has learned 5 important lessons
We need to show young talent how rewarding the profession can be
Why financial planners and other financial services professionals work better together
The insurance industry is taking a page from the mutual fund industry, leveraging technology to address mounting disclosure regulations
AI is slowly making its way into the wealth-management industry and will ultimately transform financial advisors’ role
Blockchain technology may transform financial services just as peer-to-peer file-sharing technology changed the music industry almost 20 years ago
To win, make sure every member of your team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience to all clients
Focus on the end-to-end advisor experience with tools and implement change management best practices
Start thinking differently about your retired and soon-to-be retired clients
Continued growth and innovation are expected
Why one portfolio manager believes ETFs have revolutionized the investment landscape
Permanent insurance also has a host of other tax benefits
Federal budget did little to invigorate sluggish investment spending
Tech, profound shocks have changed investor behaviour
A new approach is needed to replace failed government programs
In his final column, Cary List shares his thoughts on the future of financial planning
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s renewed national strategy for financial literacy can help Canadians focus on the future
Financial planners can play a key role in rebuilding Canadians’ confidence
They’re not right for all clients though, and not all advisors either
Read and follow your firm’s guidelines on social media use and take the necessary steps to protect yourself
Although it’s costly to upgrade key IT systems, the costs of not doing so could be much greater
Hacktivism, ideological insiders and intelligence gathering are key sources of cyberattacks threating financial services firms
Five messages that turn transparency into a competitive advantage
How to construct and reallocate portfolios through a risk-first lens
Correlated markets demand a new best practice in portfolio construction: 40/30/30
Recession is unlikely, but valuations are high — a neutral equity-bond asset mix and increased diversification are recommended
President Trump’s America First policies represent a ground shift, but it’s never a good idea to chase headlines
Agency provides examples of when income-earning purpose is met
Taxpayer penalized for overcontribution after relying on My Account information
Advisors should speak to clients annually about crystallization
Term limits matter, now more than ever for the self-regulatory organization
The regulator’s four new board members are accomplished professionals, but not one appears to have a primary focus on investor harm
It’s time to address retirement security by reclaiming Canada’s institutional ambition
Financial planners and financial advisors need to understand millennials’ preferences to gain their trust and business
Financial advisors can build deeper connections with clients by using active listening skills
Financial advisors should be aware of how to identify and engage effectively with vulnerable clients
Capital markets are increasingly global — so are Canadian securities class actions
OSC document request set aside for being “unreasonable” and contrary to Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The ASC has sanctioned James Domenic Floreani, its first full proceeding against a finfluencer
Advisors and their clients stand to benefit when corporate leaders focus on building socially and environmentally responsible enterprises
A growing base of investors are looking for investments that contribute measurably to environmental and social sustainability
Corporate boards and executive teams that lack gender and cultural diversity risk missing out on opportunities to generate long-term value
Those still timorous and uncertain about introducing a best interest duty have a duty, themselves, to become decisive
Every company can calculate non-GAAP metrics however they want, so there’s real risk of investors and markets being misled
Overcautious courts are erecting barriers to securities class actions, even though these lawsuits are essential for maintaining the integrity and fairness of our capital markets
Canada's energy sector stands to benefit from the U.S.-Iran war, but that could be overshadowed by inflation
Canadians are feasting on financial influencer content, for better or worse
A new report outlines financial, legal and reputational risks associated with AI investments
Public database of proxy voting records aims to better align asset managers and owners
Evolving expectations leave some managers struggling
Opinion: The backlash has limited prospects for four reasons
Get the inside scoop, from fund features to volatility and risk
Volatility is stressful but not novel, and ETFs can work in a jarring investing climate
An enhanced Canadian ESG identification framework is advancing on a foundation of international and domestic norms
Identify companies that understand the difference
Help clients identify companies with meaningful purpose
The increase in ESG reporting hasn’t been accompanied by improvements to society and the environment
Privacy, enterprise solutions and the danger of automatic transcripts
6 conversation-starters that will resonate with Millennials and Gen Z
How to know if a client relationship poses a potential conflict and what to do about it
Beware of shiny objects — with market froth waning, fundamental strength will overtake momentum next year
Markets cling to optimism as geopolitical and economic uncertainty test the limits of investor faith