A future worth waiting for
Doubts about Canada’s east coast oil industry may have been put to rest in recent months with announcements of major discoveries after almost three decades…
Doubts about Canada’s east coast oil industry may have been put to rest in recent months with announcements of major discoveries after almost three decades…
There’s support for the Charter of Quebec Values, but it hasn’t translated into additional support for the struggling PQ government
The low price of natural gas is having a dire impact on Alberta. The introduction of LNG plants may change that
The Senate scandal has been like no other challenge for Harper. Are Conservatives now questioning whether he can win another election?
It’s been more than two years since an independent review of the investment sector’s dispute-resolution service recommended sweeping changes.
An increase in consumer spending, combined with a pickup in exports, will help to drive Germany’s economy in 2014
The financial crisis has brought up the issue of the U.S.’s willingness to cover its debts. Now may be the time to look elsewhere for…
Three of the industries in this sector share a tale of growth, although their backgrounds differ greatly
Toronto-based TD Asset Management Inc., manager of TD Mutual Funds, will assume portfolio-management responsibilities
But there are many reasons to be positive about the long term
Life expectancy estimates can be affected by your query
The mere suggestion that U.S. regulators could initiate tapering created opportunities for potential REIT investors
Different strategies find common ground
Judges are willing to entertain cases for matters that extend beyond Canada’s borders if investors here suffer losses
After a period of falling debt, Canadians are on a worrisome path of rising debt and low-return investing
Jennifer Reynolds is driven to see more women stay in the financial services industry and get senior-level roles
The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada’s new glossary of financial certifications is now available online.
For the first time since 2007, active investment managers have beaten the benchmark index for a full year straight
The federal privacy commissioner reports that FINTRAC is receiving and holding personal information outside of its mandate
As the financial services business increasingly migrates to the online world, the industry’s appeal as a target for hackers and cybercriminals grows, too. As a…
Aequitas survey finds unease with HFT
Changes to the payout grid at TD Wealth PIA add to the trend in which firms are looking to reduce their ranks of lower producers
Ontario’s provincial government may ban the sale of insurance products through CUs’ websites to match federal banking laws
An investment firm that championed fundamental indexing in Canada is now seeking to sell its fund business amid a cloud of regulatory uncertainty.
Dealer insolvency will test protection fund
Amid declining contributions to segregated funds, insurance companies are taking steps to improve their seg fund offerings in the hopes of generating more interest in…
For the first time since 2007, active investment managers have beaten the benchmark index for a full year straight
Judges are willing to entertain cases for matters that extend beyond Canada’s borders if investors here suffer losses
Since the feds created legislation allowing small and medium-sized businesses to create pooled registered pension plans, few provinces — and firms — have moved to…
Defined-benefit pension plans were once viewed as ironclad. But with such certainties on the wane, clients need their financial advisors to provide updated advice on…
Buying an annuity provides a way to turn assets into an income stream for your client. With workplace pension plans falling in stature, annuities are…
The nature of retirement is changing drastically, and many people are calling on the federal government to make critical changes to the Canada Pension Plan…
While investment-grade bonds won’t appreciate in an economic climate in which interest rates are expected to rise, correctly chosen bonds can help your clients build…
Exchange-traded funds allow you to make use of geographical, industry/sector and specialty diversification, as well as a balance of equities and fixed-income, when building retirement…
For some clients, an RRSP loan strategy can be an efficient retirement-saving plan. It is key, however, that clients reinvest tax refunds and repay their…
Making an efficient shift from accumulation to income calls for astute planning, especially for clients whose retirement income may threaten their OAS eligibility. For these…
As life expectancies lengthen, the need for long-term care insurance increases. But the clients who need it most may have difficulty paying the premiums —…
Insurers either have ceased providing GMWBs or have made significant adjustments to product structures, features or sales and distribution restrictions. But there are some unique…
Ecuador, Panama and Malaysia top the list of foreign retirement destinations based on research by a U.S. firm. Retirees can live cheaply while enjoying amenities…
Longer, healthier lives are leading to more late-life marriages. But the financial implications can devastate families
Get ready for a whole new world of advising. With life expectancies now commonly stretching well into the 90s, financial advisors need to update their…
Many boomers are reluctant to stop working. Increasingly, fewer have to
More and more boomer clients are vowing to avoid the traditional decision to downsize out of their longtime home
Regulators are reporting a large number of complaints involving seniors’ accounts. Following a recent meeting on the issue, they are developing new guidance for advisors
