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Industry moves this week

Kevin Gopaul becomes CIO of REX Financial Canada

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Industry moves this week

Another BMO ETFs departure, and more

  • By: Katie Keir
  • September 4, 2024 September 10, 2024
  • 14:45
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Chris McHaney joins Global X

Long-time BMO ETFs portfolio manager will become Global X's head of investment management and strategy

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Industry moves this week

A second John Bai joins Aviso Wealth's executive team, and more

  • By: Katie Keir
  • August 23, 2024 August 23, 2024
  • 13:21
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Industry moves this week

IG Wealth snagged a new director of business development, and more

  • By: Katie Keir
  • August 16, 2024 August 16, 2024
  • 13:32
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Industry moves this week

Richardson Wealth sees top leadership shuffle, and more

  • By: Katie Keir
  • August 1, 2024 August 1, 2024
  • 15:35

Dave Kelly to take the reins at Richardson Wealth

Kish Kapoor steps down in October, will remain on boards of the brokerage and RF Capital

Frances Donald to become RBC’s chief economist

Other industry veterans and groups are also shifting firms

Industry moves this week

A variety of moves occurred across the industry, including advisor team transitions

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RBC unveils executive leadership shuffle

The bank's decision to split its personal and commercial banking divisions was one driver, as was simplifying work flows

Entrance to Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario

FSRA names interim CEO

Stephen Power will take over after Mark White steps down later this month

  • By: IE Staff
  • July 5, 2024 July 5, 2024
  • 12:45
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Industry moves this week

Appointments ranged from board changes to a promotion within the Order of Canada

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Industry moves this week

Many leading women in the industry have taken on new roles

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Industry moves this week

A mix of executives and advisors have landed at new firms

Industry moves this week

Several industry veterans take on new roles, across a mix of firms

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iA Private Wealth secures most former Laurentian advisors, assets

The new iAPW advisors will continue their training and systems conversion this summer

Julie Martini moves to Ontario Chamber of Commerce

And Richardson Wealth snags a $500M team from TD

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Industry moves this week

A mix of retirements and board appointments

  • By: Katie Keir
  • April 26, 2024 April 26, 2024
  • 14:41

Industry moves this week

Notable news comes from banking, and a new leader joins Sterling Mutuals

Sam Albanese, industry pioneer, dies at 76

Friends, colleagues remember him as an innovator who was dedicated to his field

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Industry moves this week

A mix of retirements and firm expansions, alongside RBC's termination notice

  • By: Katie Keir
  • April 10, 2024 August 15, 2024
  • 07:01

Pat Dunwoody steps down from CETFA

Plus, changes at IG Wealth and CIBC Mellon

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How Daniel Kahneman’s research influenced financial advice

Economist's findings helped advisors understand that people often make irrational decisions

Vincent Fraser becomes president of Croesus

Fraser will enhance platform features, continue European expansion, provide talent opportunities

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Industry moves this week

A new CFO for Sun Life Financial, plus a newly created growth-focused role within ScotiaMcLeod

  • By: Katie Keir
  • March 25, 2024 March 25, 2024
  • 15:25