Checking client risk assessments
Advisors using only simple assessment methods are asking for trouble
Advisors using only simple assessment methods are asking for trouble
Locking in gains made along the way to maturity may appeal to clients sitting on a heap of cash
But funds that charge redemption fees can soften the impact
Investors should examine transaction and management costs carefully
Worries of recession caused by the credit crunch and the subprime mortgage mess have been factored into the market
RBC Canadian Equity Fund boasts a lower MER than BMO Equity Fund
Hartford launches new DCA seriesToronto-based Hartford Investments Canada Corp., manager of Hartford mutual funds, has launched a new, six-month Series 4 of dollar-cost averaging units…
McFeetors moves to the chairman’s office, while three other execs take over the firm’s Canadian, U.S. and European divisions
Enforcement staff atthe B.C. Securities Com-mission in Vancouver last month cited former NDP member of Parliament Nelson Riis for making false and misleading representations about…
While resources drive prosperity for some, Ontario could become a have-not
Clients like them because they provide the “sleep well at night” factor; advisors like them because they are easy to sell
But gap between fixed mortgage rates and short-term interest rates is in line with historical levels
Lorne Harper wants to use the brokerage firm’s parent’s strong name to attract new clients
Clients could lose out on a key income-splitting technique if the interest is not paid by the end of January
Deal follows Foresters’s acquisition of Unity Life of Canada
Economies have been built on the availability of cheap credit
Despite falling from a peak established in 2006, private-equity transactions remain on solid footing
Although the size of the overall market has more than doubled in the past year, Canada is nowhere to be seen thus far
The firm is readying to launch a new guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit product — and it’s setting lofty targets
The niche fund company is aiming to become more mainstream
Jean St-Gelais, beginning his second term as head of the AMF, says the regulator is “taking flight” after a rocky start
Credit unions fear losing what sets them apart
But Transamerica Life Canada is pulling back on that business to focus on manufacturing life insurance and annuity products
Managing wealth for a single family can make an advisor’s life easier on many fronts
Although there are opportunities in this sector, fuel price increases and slow economic growth pose risks
The 11 industries in the resources and financial sectors that have the largest earnings are setting the trend
Despite depressed prices, the long-term fundamentals remain sound for companies mining the radioactive metal
It can dampen volatility, but seldom enhances long-term performance
Even in a low-return environment, some of these funds manage to shine
It pays to be aware of the “how and why” when damages are calculated
Federal bureaucrats are facing off more often with the government
The intergovernmental buck-passing in British Columbia over where to dump millions of tonnes of Metro Vancouver’s garbage is a modern version of Nero playing his…
Charest wants to loosen mobility rules to make it easier for workers to come and go
Editor's letter
The Nova Scotia government is hoping green energy will help power it to another term
Editorial
The upside of becoming a have-not province
A client advisory board is an excellent tool for getting client feedback to help you make decisions about how you conduct your business. Topics can…
Your client advisory board can provide feedback and input on important decisions from clients’ perspective
If you don’t offer SRI, your clients may go looking for it from another advisor
Advisors can help resolve tensions among siblings while building a trusting relationship with the family
Many new arrivals know little about the programs available to them; learning a new financial services culture is a challenge
Given recent markets, it can be challenging to obtain candid assessments
Jake jumped at the chance to take over a retiring colleague’s clients. But was it the right move for his business?
A variety of new therapies and technologies are available to treat sports and other injuries
Managing client events, seminars and prospecting campaigns is a full-time job — and not an advisor’s job
Some small and medium-sized companies are looking to self-insurance and third-party administrators as an alternative to the sometimes murky world of group insurance experience.When small…
Jake Smithers was excited about the prospect of taking over a retiring colleague’s book of business. Jake needed to learn that there are a number…
Smartphone technology, once widely available only in the U.S., is becoming more accessible — and versatile — in Canada
Sandra Genereux was an investor as a child
Couple who sold the family business need advice on retirement income and estate planning. Two advisors weigh in
Sandra Genereux, an advisor with National Bank Financial Ltd. in Kelowna, B.C., is passionate about the importance of education.Genereux believes that if she educates her…
From podcasts to blogs, marketing guru says online world offers a host of effective tools
As employers compete to attract talent, they create opportunities for advisors
But firms’ support efforts vary greatly, from full-service teams to external referrals
Succession planning takes care of aging advisors, and also adds recruiting muscle for firms
Although Desjardins advisors are thrilled with their firm’s direction, DundeeWealth advisors are not so enamoured
Advisors say having a solid advertising campaign, support for their own practices and an easy-to-use consumer Web site are key
Regulators still require dealers to keep paper documents, but electronic documents make process easier
Although some firms have improved back-office offerings, many are still not meeting advisors’ needs
But firms that also have such experts are seeing lower scores for unrelated reasons
Despite their desire for more incentives, bonuses and perks, advisors say money is still Priority No. 1
Some advisors are unclear about what services are offered by their firms
But the full-service platform continues to make headway, with more firms adding a securities arm
But fewer advisors have financial planning designations; women are assuming a greater role
This year's Report Card includes key changes
There are key differences between top producers and the rest of advisors
Greater resources give advisors more stability; dealers bring more services under one roof
