Looking at risk from the good side
If clients have a good understanding of the investment risks they are taking, they won't worry so much about their portfolios
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- February 14, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 17:00
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New course for mutual fund advisors
In an effort to raise standards of proficiency, program offers training in financial planning and building a mutual funds practice
- By: Clare O’Hara
- February 1, 2013 October 30, 2019
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Understanding tolerance vs capacity
Central to understanding your clients' profiles is realizing that they often overestimate their risk tolerance
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- February 1, 2013 October 30, 2019
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Feds focus on venture capital
Ottawa's new plan relies on committing public money and leaning heavily on the private sector for expertise
- By: James Langton
- February 1, 2013 October 30, 2019
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A new national voice for EMDs
The National Exempt Market Association will be putting together educational programs, among other initiatives
- By: Fiona Collie
- February 1, 2013 October 30, 2019
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IIROC gets tough on enforcement
The number of prosecutions hit record levels, while penalties handed out against individual reps also continued to grow
- By: James Langton
- February 1, 2013 October 30, 2019
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New surtax targets wealthy U.S. citizens
An extra hit on investment income for Americans, including those living abroad, could be a real source of financial pain
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 1, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Fiera buys assets
Toronto-based GMP Capital Inc. has entered into an agreement with Montreal-based Fiera Capital Corp. in which the latter will purchase roughly $570 million in assets…
- By: Fiona Collie
- February 1, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Waugh lauded
Richard Waugh, former president and current CEO of Bank of Nova Scotia, has been named an officer of the Order of Canada. He was recognized…
- By: Brent Jolly
- February 1, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
TSX on top again
The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV) are first in the world for new listings for the fourth year in a…
- By: Fiona Collie
- February 1, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Going self-clearing
Vancouver-based Credential Securities Inc., a subsidiary of Credential Financial Inc., is now a self-clearing brokerage firm. Credential’s trading desk will be based in Montreal and…
- By: Fiona Collie
- February 1, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Desgagne takes over CDS
Jean Desgagne has been named as the new president and CEO of the Canadian Depository for Securities Ltd. (CDS), Canada’s national securities depository, clearing and…
- By: Brent Jolly
- February 1, 2013 October 30, 2019
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New CIFSC chairman
Brian Bridger, director, analytics and data, with Toronto-based Fundata Canada Inc., has been elected the new chairman of the Canadian Investment Funds Standards Committee (CIFSC),…
- By: Brent Jolly
- February 1, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Defending the retail investor
FAIR Canada's founder, Ermanno Pascutto, has seen his share of successes in the years he has led the investor advocacy body
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- February 1, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Sun Life acquires
Toronto-based Sun Life Financial Inc. and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia-based Khazanah Nasional Berhad have partnered to purchase 98% of both CIMB Aviva Assurance Berhad, a Malaysian…
- By: Fiona Collie
- February 1, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Marshall resigns
Vancouver-based Matrix Asset Management Inc. has announced that G. Peter Marshall has resigned from its board of directors. Marshall announced his departure on Jan. 3.…
- By: Brent Jolly
- February 1, 2013 October 30, 2019
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Worldsource grows
Markham, Ont.-based Worldsource Financial Management Inc. has reached an agreement in principle to integrate Cambridge, Ont.-based Select Financial Services Inc. In February, Select Financial’s branches…
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
CIBC settles
Toronto-based Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) reached a settlement agreement with the Lehman Estate (the brokerage estate of New York-based Lehman Brothers Holding Inc.)…
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
A key certification
Richardson GMP becomes the first firm in Canada to be certified for fiduciary excellence
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
“Spouse in the house” rule upended
Clients should review their pension plan designations following a recent ruling from the Ontario Court of Appeal
- By: Ann MacAulay
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
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Derivatives discussion
Committee will act as a forum for IIAC members to talk about derivatives markets
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Penson departure opens doors
Top back-office services providers are trying to stay ahead of the game
- By: Clare O’Hara
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
New chief at CIRI
Yvette Lokker is now the new president and CEO for the Toronto-based Canadian Investor Relations Institute (CIRI). In 2008, Lokker joined CIRI as the director…
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
No word yet on LinkedIn feature
U.S. regulators investigating whether "endorsements" violate rules. Canadian regulators have yet to take a stand
- By: Brent Jolly
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
TD awards grants
The TD Financial Literacy Grant Fund has awarded $837,321 in grants to 12 community organizations across Canada. The fund is administered by Toronto-based Social and…
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 15, 2013 October 30, 2019
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