NEMA launches E&O program for EMD advisors
The program is tailored to cater to the specific needs of EMD advisors, which differ from brokers or mutual fund dealer reps
- By: Tessie Sanci
- June 16, 2015 June 16, 2015
- 07:15
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Group proposes self-regulation for financial planners
The FPC recommends provincial governments to adopt standards developed as requirements for those who hold themselves out as financial planners
- By: James Langton
- June 15, 2015 June 15, 2015
- 13:25
SIFMA lauds new seniors protection legislation
Missouri law will give brokers a way to contact the necessary authorities when they suspect senior clients being financially exploited
- By: James Langton
- June 15, 2015 June 15, 2015
- 12:10
Industry organizations speak out on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
AMF and NASAA encouraging public to report financial exploitation of seniors and to have honest conversations about fraud
- By: James Langton
- June 15, 2015 June 15, 2015
- 09:35
Much support for ISDA derivates reporting principles
Principles call for recommended requirements to be harmonized globally and for the policy-makers to adopt global data standards
- By: James Langton
- June 15, 2015 June 15, 2015
- 09:10
IIAC announces its board of directors for 2015-16
Greg Woynarski was elected as chairman while three prominent participants in the securities industry joined the board for the first time
- By: Tessie Sanci
- June 15, 2015 June 15, 2015
- 07:00
Letters to the Editor: Statutory best interests standard needed
Courts impose a fiduciary duty only in some circumstances
- By: Neil Gross
- June 12, 2015 January 21, 2018
- 11:55
Learn to connect with women clients
Listen to what women clients say and engage with them one-on-one or in small, intimate, women-only gatherings
- By: Tessie Sanci
- June 11, 2015 June 11, 2015
- 16:15
Letters to the Editor: Advisors are already bound by a fiduciary duty
Gaps in the framework can be addressed with higher professional standards
- By: Greg Pollock
- June 11, 2015 June 11, 2015
- 11:45
BMO employees help even the odds
Volunteering helps build strong, lasting relationships with communities
- By: IE Staff
- June 11, 2015 June 11, 2015
- 09:40
Value of employer-sponsored pension plans continues to grow
Foreign investments account for one-third of total pension fund investments
- By: James Langton
- June 11, 2015 June 11, 2015
- 09:15
BMO Global Asset Management launches in Europe
BMO aims to build market share substantially in the UK and Germany and add coverage to additional countries
- By: James Langton
- June 11, 2015 June 11, 2015
- 08:40
Embrace technology to enhance client service
Social media will help you learn more about clients in a timely fashion, but don’t ignore making personal contact
- By: Tessie Sanci
- June 10, 2015 June 10, 2015
- 16:20
CRA warns taxpayers of fraudulent communications
Recent telephone scams involve threatening taxpayers to scare them into paying fictitious debt to the CRA
- By: James Langton
- June 10, 2015 June 10, 2015
- 15:50
MSCI mulls inclusion of China A-shares
The index provider will work with Chinese securities regulators to try to resolve issues that prevent the inclusion of the shares in its global benchmarks
- By: James Langton
- June 10, 2015 June 10, 2015
- 15:00
Horizons announces ETFs competition winners
Calgary investor wins competition with a six-week return of 21%
- By: IE Staff
- June 10, 2015 June 10, 2015
- 11:10
Court throws out case against firm, advisor for expiry of limitation period
Lawsuit alleged that CIBC World Markets and an advisor provided improper investment advice resulting in investor losses
- By: James Langton
- June 10, 2015 June 10, 2015
- 09:30
Raymond James welcomes back IP Strategies team
Ottawa branch headed by portfolio manager Richard Kluska
- By: IE Staff
- June 10, 2015 June 10, 2015
- 09:15
Active social media presence could lead to new business
Prospective clients could use social media to learn about your extensive qualifications or expertise and decide to invest with you as a result
- By: Tessie Sanci
- June 10, 2015 June 10, 2015
- 06:30
Include RESPs and RDSPs in client planning
Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen reminds advisors to make sure they tell clients about government savings vehicles for education and the disabled (RESPs…
- By: Candice Bergen
- June 9, 2015 November 9, 2019
- 15:30
Advisors can add significant returns to client portfolios
New Vanguard research provides a framework to help advisors focus on the areas that offer the most value to clients
- By: Jade Hemeon
- June 9, 2015 June 9, 2015
- 15:10
First customer goes live with Aequitas smart order router
The technology is designed to protect orders from predatory trading
- By: James Langton
- June 9, 2015 June 9, 2015
- 14:15
CPPIB strikes $12B deal to buy Antares from GE Capital
Chicago-based private equity lender will give pension fund a significant presence in U.S. lending sector
- By: The Canadian Press
- June 9, 2015 June 9, 2015
- 13:40
New national financial literacy strategy focused on three goals
Financial advisors are expected to be a part of the strategy by discussing key topics such as budgeting and debt management with clients
- By: Fiona Collie
- June 9, 2015 June 9, 2015
- 13:00
CIFPs 2015: Beat the robo-advisor competition
Shawn Brayman, president, PlanPlus Inc., explains how to compete against robo-advisory services by redefining your value proposition and billing model, focusing on areas where you…
- By: Shawn Brayman
- June 9, 2015 November 9, 2019
- 09:30