Insurance: Culling advisors
Insurers’ strategy is to focus on advisors they can count on
Insurers’ strategy is to focus on advisors they can count on
Market players assume that Trump’s policies will stimulate growth
The CSA's paper envisages a sweeping ban on trailer fees
Leede Jones Gable expects to continue to add to its footprint, either through more amalgamations or organically
Although the industry is in favour of expanding investors' access to alternative investments, investor advocates are opposed
Some clients still are unclear about the rules regarding contribution limits, withdrawals and penalties
Optimism is high that tax cuts, public spending and less regulation will prime the U.S. economy's pump. But with U.S. employment and debt already high,…
Although Canada's equities market faces some challenges, portfolio managers are optimistic about its prospects for 2017, especially in sectors that are positioned to benefit from…
Spending on infrastructure is expected to surge in the years ahead, with many countries, including the U.S., set to funnel billions into hard assets
Portfolio managers give a nod to export-oriented South Korea-based consumer-products firms
Rising interest rates spell the end of the three-decade bond bull market. Now, protecting income and avoiding capital loss is the essential strategy
Stocks of high-technology companies are particularly exposed to changing winds in U.S. trade policy, but some ripe investment opportunities can be found in the coming…
As economic growth continues to improve around the globe, the consumer discretionary category is likely to present an expanded range of opportunities, with retail revenue…
But a correction could be in the cards if predictions of continuing economic growth around the world don't come true
Energy prices and infrastucture projects are expected to fuel the country's economic growth during the next few years, while a peace accord with rebels offers…
Portfolio managers look for companies whose prospects are tied to growth in commodity volumes rather than in rising underlying prices. Although oil prices are unpredictable,…
Despite several years of political and social upheaval, many Europe-based companies remain sound investments, with some companies even benefiting from the U.S. administration's plans to…
New U.S. President Donald Trump has made many promises at a time when current economic growth projections are modest and the bullish stock market, which…
But management fees on actively managed funds will have to drop to compete with ETFs
His policies may stimulate U.S. economic growth, but their potential impact on Canada is murky
Toronto-based Mackenzie Financial Corp. has reduced the management fees and trailing commissions on several of its Symmetry Portfolios. The changes affect the Series LB, LM…
Vancouver-based Qwest Investment Fund Management Ltd. recently announced changes to AlphaDelta Canadian Prosperity Class Fund. The fund’s investment objective has been changed to focus on…
Toronto-based Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. is eliminating all advisor-class units for its Canadian-listed ETFs. Investment advisors no longer will be able to purchase A-class…
Toronto-based Counsel Portfolio Services Inc. has merged five corporate-class funds into the company’s fund equivalents. As of Jan. 13, the following corporate-class funds were terminated…
Brompton Opportunities Funds Inc. of Toronto is winding up Brompton Energy Opportunities Fund at the end of January. As a result, the portfolio manager is…
While some stock indices are rising, Canadian corporate profits have been dropping in the past five years, with resources the hardest-hit sector
Synthetic stock positions can be a useful way to invest in U.S. banks without taking on all the risks of unfavourable exchange rates and Canadian…
The Conservative Party has lost its soul because its movement has lost its momentum
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