Efficiency experts LOL at how people handle e-mail
The cardinal rule is that all e-mail should be cleared out of your inbox by the end of the day
The cardinal rule is that all e-mail should be cleared out of your inbox by the end of the day
Not enough advisors in Alberta city in which unsophisticated investors make high incomes — matched only by the high cost of living
Cigars are the grey area — allowance may be made on some policies for a non-smoker who smokes a cigar on special occasions
As older advisors retire, younger advisors will need to learn the subtleties of serving older clients
While clients see income and tax benefits for their children and themselves, tax experts see too many bumps in the road
Undisclosed debt, total family income and whether to leave children an inheritance can be minefields
It may take more than three years for a prospect to become a client, Doug Lachance writes
Computers will perform thousands of tasks day and night, as long as you keep them uncluttered
A company improves when employees believe in their company, their work and their own capabilities
Knowing his product and his clients, and serving his profession, has allowed him to change with the times
Only 12% of financial advisors have a succession plan. And while most view their book as a nest egg for their golden years, they are…
Don’t cast a shadow on your client’s ball, get to the first tee on time and brush up on cart etiquette
Barriers to success fall after team members’ responsibilities are matched with each person’s “mental horsepower”
The greening of the financial services industry isn’t a moral issue — it’s strictly business. The fact that a more environmentally conscious industry can help…
Premier Danny Williams is being chastised for his handling of the Hebron-Ben Nevis affair
Tharg’s bad grinder tooth gives us a glimpse into caveman dentistry and Doc Grok’s practice
The Conservatives’ proposed changes would benefit investors
It seems to me there are two types of people: those who love to dance and those that don’t. At least, it certainly looked that…
There’s a potential windfall for both Canada and the U.S. in freely trading securities
B.C.’s provincial government has set a good example for spending its excess money
As valuations climb, uptrends appear uncertain
The VIX is an appealing asset class, but its unique characteristics impact the way options are valued
But for speculators betting on a downturn in interest rates, long bonds are appealing
Biggest challenge is hiring high-quality people to sustain the brands
Next-generation enterprise telephony market has emerged — and a few players offer investment opportunities
Toronto-based Fairway Advisors Inc. has filed a preliminary prospectus for Long Reserve Life Resource Fund. The closed-end fund will invest in a range of commodities,…
The strategy offers investors protection against a rising C$, but works best over the short term and against a single currency
TD Asset Management Inc. plans to merge 10 portfolios with their corresponding RRSP portfolios. Effective Aug. 4, 2006, these changes will take place: TD Managed…
Managers still like oil, natural gas producers
Royal Mutual Funds Inc. has eliminated sales charges on third-party funds sold through its retail branch network. “Enhancing our third-party offerings demonstrates our focus on…
Morningstar Canada should rethink plans for independent fund classification
Regulators let shareholders down by requiring annual information requests
Resources, infrastructure, domestic consumption and exports are key areas of concentration
Winnipeg-based Sarbit Asset Management Inc. has introduced a deferred sales charge purchase option for Sarbit U.S. Equity Trust. “We have created a DSC schedule option…
Toronto-based Caldwell Mutual Funds has ended its relationship with New York-based Strategy Asset Managers, which had been providing investment advice for Caldwell Balanced Fund and…
Trimark Global Balanced Fund and Mackenzie Cundill Global Balanced Fund both boast impressive long-term records
CIBC Asset Management Inc. will move forward the financial yearends of five families of mutual funds it manages. Pending regulatory approval, the yearends of Renaissance…
Desjardins financial Security has hired critical illness insurance expert Sean Long as its individual insurance health products specialist. The subsidiary of Desjardins Group wants Long…
Company president Murray Taylor says it’s a mistake to focus on one group
Supreme Court decides it won’t review earlier rulings on art flips; CRA now expected to move aggressively
The Bank Act comes up for review later this year, and the players know they’re better off pursuing goals that are more attainable
RS Bell helps match up high net-worth clients with professional money managers
BCSC has trouble collecting from scofflaws
The super-regional bank sees country-wide expansion if bank mergers are allowed. But for now, it’s not resting on its laurels
An aging population will create demand for various goods and services
Overall sales are down at many of the big firms in the LSIF sector
Union Securities Ltd. and its principals reach series of settlements with regulators over a host of trading infractions
Hub financial is teaming up with Empire Life Insurance Co. to establish an insurance advisor training school, with the goal of bringing new blood into…
Although the business community is very concerned about Canada’s productivity problem — and wants to see an extensive strategy to fix it — there are…
The industry had a healthy RRSP season, but billions of dollars are still looking for a home
There are a number of new faces — and a key departure — among the executive ranks of Dundee Wealth Management Inc. and its several…
More than a year after it halted trading, Crocus Investment Fund is still a major headache for Bill Watchorn.The president and CEO of ENSIS Growth…
Investors challenge financial services firms on consumption, investments
Quebec sets bar with new system; others lower corporate taxes
Study shows 40% of online Canadians don’t pay bills online because of privacy, security concerns
Two credit unions take on the war against fraud
Independent firms rack up higher scores for corporate culture than their bank-owned competitors
But firms are stepping in with strong, supportive compliance departments and strategies
Canaccord Capital takes top marks for a company, while Wellington West’s Spiring starts to walk the talk
But firms are setting consistently higher goals for selling managed products
And freedom to sell a book to a buyer of choice also a key consideration
Brokerages with branches across Canada face challenges in making advisors feel part of their corporate community
But advisors say their companies’ mentorship and training programs could be greatly improved
Although all-expenses-paid vacations are great perks, brokers who receive a stake in their firms tend to be a happier bunch
Client rosters grow as brokers stop paring away smaller clients and open the doors to new investors
Conversely, advisors show their displeasure with firms that have revolving door in executive suite
Although the two boutiques scored highest, the other brokerages still had lots going for them
