Changes at AGF
Incoming CEO Kevin McCreadie intends to stay the course
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 26, 2018 October 31, 2019
- 00:13
Incoming CEO Kevin McCreadie intends to stay the course
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Stéphane Dulude will be drawing on his experience to help Peak Financial Group expand its footprint outside Quebec
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NBF is making significant investments in Western Canada
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The low rate of RESP adoption is an opportunity for advisors to discuss the importance of education
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CSA anticipates its proposals will add costs for the industry