No note-taking requirements in CFRs? Think again!
The rules are in code. Here’s how to crack the code
- By: Ellen Bessner
- July 26, 2024 July 26, 2024
- 16:00
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Another reminder to help clients understand their TFSA room
Taxpayer penalized for overcontribution after relying on My Account information
- By: Jamie Golombek
- July 25, 2024 July 25, 2024
- 16:00
Investor stewardship and proxy voting: A new era of transparency
Public database of proxy voting records aims to better align asset managers and owners
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- July 22, 2024 February 19, 2025
- 16:00
Considering capital gains post–June 25
Advisors should speak to clients annually about crystallization
- By: Jamie Golombek
- June 25, 2024 June 25, 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
- By: Tashia Batstone
- June 24, 2024 June 24, 2024
- 16:00
From the Regulators
U.S. Supreme Court upholds a tax on foreign income
Justices left in place provision of 2017 tax law expected to generate $340 billion, mainly from foreign subsidiaries of domestic corporations
- By: Mark Sherman, The Associated Press
- June 20, 2024 June 20, 2024
- 12:24
Building trust with fee transparency
IFIC is working with the industry and regulators on TCR implementation
- By: Andy Mitchell
- June 17, 2024 June 17, 2024
- 16:00
A CRM2 report card
Good work all around, but more needs to be done
- By: Susan Silma
- June 14, 2024 June 14, 2024
- 16:02
Why holding index funds within a life insurance policy can be tax-efficient
Permanent insurance also has a host of other tax benefits
- By: Mary Hagerman
- June 11, 2024 June 6, 2024
- 13:00
Leverage pre-trade compliance to drive value
New regulations come with cost but also opportunity
- By: David Reeve
- June 10, 2024 June 10, 2024
- 15:58
Ellen Bessner
To protect yourself and clients, rethink trusted contacts
Why clients need to name different people as PoA and TCP
- By: Ellen Bessner
- May 17, 2024 May 17, 2024
- 14:25
Title protection in Canada must put consumers first
Opinion: To provide clarity and protection to the public, the way forward requires transparency
- By: Tashia Batstone
- April 25, 2024 April 25, 2024
- 16:00
Communication as the great differentiator
Use these tips to build an approach that engages clients and inspires referrals
- By: Susan Silma
- April 24, 2024 April 24, 2024
- 16:00
The CSA must act on critical reforms
Two key issues — the best-interests standard and reform of mutual fund fees — require timely and effective action
- By: Ermanno Pascutto
- March 2, 2014 November 10, 2019
- 16:31
Treat shareholders fairly when venture issuers raise capital
FAIR Canada supports exemptions that have the key features of rights offerings or private placements in compliance with the TSXV’s private placement rules
- By: Ermanno Pascutto
- February 3, 2014 November 10, 2019
- 06:15
Reform of accredited investor exemption is needed
Current regulations assume that an investor’s wealth is a proxy for sophistication. This has to change
- By: Ermanno Pascutto
- January 6, 2014 November 10, 2019
- 06:30
Fund administrator: Understanding this essential support role
Services include addressing investor requirements and mitigating compliance risk
- By: The Canadian Derivatives Institute
- December 3, 2021 December 3, 2021
- 15:00
Hedging against climate risks using weather derivatives
Alain Brisebois of CWP Energy discusses these often-misunderstood products
- By: The Canadian Derivatives Institute
- September 10, 2021 September 10, 2021
- 16:27
The future of ETFs
Erika Toth of BMO Global Asset Management shares her thoughts on the ETF landscape
- By: The Canadian Derivatives Institute
- June 4, 2021 June 8, 2021
- 15:30
Private markets, Sweden’s success and more
Four takeaways from a fireside chat with Ken Bentsen and Urban Funered
- By: Andy Mitchell
- November 17, 2025 November 17, 2025
- 01:48
Private savings are key to improving Canada’s retirement income system
SIMA’s three-step plan tackles RRIF rules, investment management fee taxation and more
- By: Andy Mitchell
- September 9, 2025 September 10, 2025
- 09:41
Older Canadians need flexibility to prosper in retirement
Government policies must align with economic realities and demographic trends
- By: Andy Mitchell
- February 14, 2025 February 14, 2025
- 09:11
Supercharge your practice with growthtech
Client-facing technology plays a vital role in achieving organic growth
- By: David Reeve
- February 17, 2025 February 14, 2025
- 05:49
Intergenerational wealth transfer can be captured with tech
Engage younger investors on their terms
- By: David Reeve
- November 27, 2024 November 22, 2024
- 16:00
Addressing internal challenges to wealth firms’ growth
Advisor time constraints, attrition are controllable factors
- By: David Reeve
- October 2, 2024 October 2, 2024
- 15:04
U.S. stocks are priced to disappoint
Expect low- to mid-single-digit returns long term, and there are storm clouds on the horizon
- By: Michael Nairne
- October 14, 2025 October 14, 2025
- 10:09
Evergreen private investments offer flexibility, with limitations
The differences between evergreen and traditional private investment funds, and the importance of due diligence
- By: Michael Nairne
- July 11, 2025 July 11, 2025
- 10:25
Reducing regulatory burden: An ongoing priority
Regulatory efficiency saves costs and ultimately benefits investors
- By: Paul Bourque
- January 25, 2023 January 25, 2023
- 15:00
Financial advice and the resilient investor
Advisors play an important role in enhancing resiliency
- By: Paul Bourque
- 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
- By: Paul Bourque
- September 12, 2022 September 12, 2022
- 15:00
Ethics, technology, regulation have shaped today’s financial planning profession
30 years after the launch of what would become FP Canada, the modern profession has learned 5 important lessons
- By: Tashia Batstone
- November 19, 2025 November 19, 2025
- 09:26
Reframing careers in financial planning for a new generation
We need to show young talent how rewarding the profession can be
- By: Tashia Batstone
- July 24, 2025 July 24, 2025
- 13:32
Coopetition is good for advisors, clients and the industry at large
Why financial planners and other financial services professionals work better together
- By: Tashia Batstone
- June 18, 2025 June 18, 2025
- 13:30
Technology will drive harmonization, regulators say
The insurance industry is taking a page from the mutual fund industry, leveraging technology to address mounting disclosure regulations
- By: Anthony Boright
- January 2, 2018 November 14, 2019
- 10:30
AI is not just another fad
AI is slowly making its way into the wealth-management industry and will ultimately transform financial advisors’ role
- By: Anthony Boright
- October 29, 2017 November 14, 2019
- 13:00
Is financial services the next music industry?
Blockchain technology may transform financial services just as peer-to-peer file-sharing technology changed the music industry almost 20 years ago
- By: Anthony Boright
- September 4, 2017 November 14, 2019
- 17:00
The longevity revolution requires a new approach to advice
Start thinking differently about your retired and soon-to-be retired clients
- By: Susan Silma
- October 16, 2025 October 16, 2025
- 09:09
It’s time to address the gender advice gap
Canadian women will control almost $4 trillion in financial assets by 2028, according to a CIBC estimate — yet they’re still poorly served by advisors
- By: Susan Silma
- August 12, 2025 August 11, 2025
- 02:11
The case for taking on young clients
Advisory firms that fail to develop relationships with millennials and Gen Z clients will lose out in the long term
- By: Susan Silma
- May 29, 2025 May 29, 2025
- 10:40
ETF outlook for 2025 and beyond
Continued growth and innovation are expected
- By: Mary Hagerman
- December 10, 2024 December 10, 2024
- 13:00
Celebrating 10 years of ETF-based portfolio returns
Why one portfolio manager believes ETFs have revolutionized the investment landscape
- By: Mary Hagerman
- September 10, 2024 September 16, 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
- By: Mary Hagerman
- March 12, 2024 March 13, 2024
- 13:00
Opinion: Tax reform needed to lift gloom in corporate sector
Federal budget did little to invigorate sluggish investment spending
- By: Ian Russell
- 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
- By: Ian Russell
- 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
- By: Ian Russell
- November 21, 2022 November 21, 2022
- 15:00
The future has never looked brighter
In his final column, Cary List shares his thoughts on the future of financial planning
- By: Cary List
- March 26, 2021 March 26, 2021
- 15:00
Financial literacy: taking the long view
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s renewed national strategy for financial literacy can help Canadians focus on the future
- By: Cary List
- January 29, 2021 January 29, 2021
- 15:00
Toward a grand renewal
Financial planners can play a key role in rebuilding Canadians’ confidence
- By: Cary List
- November 27, 2020 November 26, 2020
- 15:00
Alternative investments offer diversification and more
They’re not right for all clients though, and not all advisors either
- By: Nimar Bangash
- January 31, 2025 January 31, 2025
- 08:12
Managing the risks related to social media
Read and follow your firm’s guidelines on social media use and take the necessary steps to protect yourself
- By: Yan Huard
- September 20, 2017 November 17, 2019
- 16:20
Why security professionals fell short on ransomware attacks
Although it’s costly to upgrade key IT systems, the costs of not doing so could be much greater
- By: Yan Huard
- July 27, 2017 November 17, 2019
- 05:00
Cyberthreats extend beyond money
Hacktivism, ideological insiders and intelligence gathering are key sources of cyberattacks threating financial services firms
- By: Yan Huard
- May 25, 2017 November 17, 2019
- 09:30
Reshaping the value narrative for total cost reporting
Five messages that turn transparency into a competitive advantage
- By: Robert Wilson
- October 20, 2025 October 20, 2025
- 12:57
Applying a risk-budgeting framework
How to construct and reallocate portfolios through a risk-first lens
- By: Robert Wilson
- June 12, 2025 June 11, 2025
- 01:17
The total portfolio
Correlated markets demand a new best practice in portfolio construction: 40/30/30
- By: Robert Wilson
- March 5, 2025 March 5, 2025
- 15:46
U.S. market outlook: Embracing the certainty of uncertainty
Recession is unlikely, but valuations are high — a neutral equity-bond asset mix and increased diversification are recommended
- By: Steve Locke
- October 10, 2025 October 10, 2025
- 13:57
Advisors can help investors navigate U.S. economic uncertainty
President Trump’s America First policies represent a ground shift, but it’s never a good idea to chase headlines
- By: Steve Locke
- March 10, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 14:21
CRA confirms its approach to interest deductibility
Agency provides examples of when income-earning purpose is met
- By: Jamie Golombek
- November 6, 2024 November 6, 2024
- 16:00
Ensure your client reports all RRSP contributions
In one case, failure to report resulted in an overcontribution penalty
- By: Jamie Golombek
- April 10, 2024 April 10, 2024
- 16:05
As RRSP deadline approaches, a reminder about tax-free growth
A hypothetical scenario compares dividend investing inside and outside this registered account
- By: Jamie Golombek
- February 21, 2024 February 21, 2024
- 15:00
Millennials see retirement and financial planning differently than other generations
Financial planners and financial advisors need to understand millennials’ preferences to gain their trust and business
- By: Keith Costello
- November 15, 2019 November 16, 2019
- 15:31
Listening is key to conversation
Financial advisors can build deeper connections with clients by using active listening skills
- By: Keith Costello
- September 20, 2019 November 16, 2019
- 10:50
Vulnerable clients need special care and due diligence
Financial advisors should be aware of how to identify and engage effectively with vulnerable clients
- By: Keith Costello
- August 7, 2019 November 16, 2019
- 17:02
Court of Appeal reins in OSC’s sweeping document demand against Binance
OSC document request set aside for being “unreasonable” and contrary to Charter of Rights and Freedoms
- By: Matthew Taylor
- November 11, 2025 November 10, 2025
- 01:19
Finfluencer faces minor penalties, no disgorgement order
The ASC has sanctioned James Domenic Floreani, its first full proceeding against a finfluencer
- By: Matthew Taylor
- October 10, 2025 October 10, 2025
- 11:24
B.C. Supreme Court awards a 480% premium
How a company takeover won a group of dissenting shareholders 5 times the trading price
- By: Matthew Taylor
- August 19, 2025 August 19, 2025
- 13:59
The need for sustainable business supply chains is growing
Advisors and their clients stand to benefit when corporate leaders focus on building socially and environmentally responsible enterprises
- By: Deb Abbey
- February 21, 2017 November 17, 2019
- 06:00
Opportunity knocks for investors who want to make an impact
A growing base of investors are looking for investments that contribute measurably to environmental and social sustainability
- By: Deb Abbey
- October 20, 2016 November 17, 2019
- 05:00
Diversity makes dollars and sense
Corporate boards and executive teams that lack gender and cultural diversity risk missing out on opportunities to generate long-term value
- By: Deb Abbey
- August 18, 2016 November 17, 2019
- 05:00
Be bold, regulators
Those still timorous and uncertain about introducing a best interest duty have a duty, themselves, to become decisive
- By: Neil Gross
- October 31, 2016 November 10, 2019
- 05:00
Non-GAAP metrics: investors’ little helpers or harmful nonsense?
Every company can calculate non-GAAP metrics however they want, so there’s real risk of investors and markets being misled
- By: Neil Gross
- October 3, 2016 November 10, 2019
- 05:00
Class dismissed
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
- By: Neil Gross
- September 6, 2016 November 10, 2019
- 09:00
Stop picking lucky investment managers
Analytics expert Michael Ervolini says there's a better way
- By: Kevin Press
- November 28, 2025 November 28, 2025
- 16:29
Simon Chan is on Canadian Advisor.cast
Retirement is evolving, for clients and advisors alike
- By: Kevin Press
- November 21, 2025 November 21, 2025
- 16:12
22 basis points
Morningstar Canada reports that investment management fees are down significantly since 2015, and clients are taking notice
- By: Kevin Press
- November 14, 2025 November 14, 2025
- 17:15
5 actions for fund managers to overcome ESG pain points
Evolving expectations leave some managers struggling
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- October 16, 2023 October 16, 2023
- 15:00
Will Canada import America’s anti-ESG campaign?
Opinion: The backlash has limited prospects for four reasons
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- July 26, 2023 July 26, 2023
- 15:00
Understanding Canada’s proposed climate finance taxonomy
The goal is to create a common language for the issuance of financial instruments
- By: Dustyn Lanz
- April 19, 2023 April 19, 2023
- 16:10
5 things to know about leveraged and inverse-leveraged ETFs
Get the inside scoop, from fund features to volatility and risk
- By: Pat Dunwoody
- September 13, 2022 August 31, 2022
- 13:00
How ETFs can help you navigate volatility
Volatility is stressful but not novel, and ETFs can work in a jarring investing climate
- By: Pat Dunwoody
- July 12, 2022 June 28, 2022
- 13:00
Better and more integrated ESG investing standards are progressing
An enhanced Canadian ESG identification framework is advancing on a foundation of international and domestic norms
- By: Pat Dunwoody
- April 14, 2022 April 13, 2022
- 13:00
Sustainability or ESG?
Identify companies that understand the difference
- By: Shilpa Tiwari
- June 29, 2022 June 28, 2022
- 13:00
Social purpose: A business imperative
Help clients identify companies with meaningful purpose
- By: Shilpa Tiwari
- October 26, 2021 October 26, 2021
- 15:00
ESG reporting: A means to progress…or a means to an end?
The increase in ESG reporting hasn’t been accompanied by improvements to society and the environment
- By: Shilpa Tiwari
- July 27, 2021 July 27, 2021
- 16:00
Reframing the big fat questions for young clients
6 conversation-starters that will resonate with Millennials and Gen Z
- By: Ellen Bessner
- December 2, 2025 December 4, 2025
- 01:54
When a client-advisor relationship gets too close
How to know if a client relationship poses a potential conflict and what to do about it
- By: Ellen Bessner
- October 10, 2025 December 4, 2025
- 13:42
Pain points and reaching the next generation
How to get to the next generation by solving for your elderly clients’ pain points
- By: Ellen Bessner
- September 3, 2025 August 8, 2025
- 01:08
Mid-year market pulse: Navigating 2025 amid uncertainty
Markets cling to optimism as geopolitical and economic uncertainty test the limits of investor faith
- By: Lesley Marks
- June 23, 2025 June 23, 2025
- 16:24