Update for RHU coming
The registered health underwriter designation is getting a makeover. As of Sept. 1, Toronto-based Advocis will launch a revamped version of the RHU known as…
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- June 24, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 09:43
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Do IRCs work?
Some firms benefit from independent review committees, but investors may not get any payoff
- By: James Langton
- June 24, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 09:43
Middle class to face tough retirement
Canadian workers earning the average wage can expect to see only 57.3% of that replaced by public pensions in retirement
- By: James Langton
- May 30, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 10:59
Investing to weather the coming storms
Dundee Corp.’s Ned Goodman seeks hard assets to cope with the inflation and currency devaluation that he sees on the horizon
- By: Jade Hemeon
- May 30, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 10:59
Gearing up for a time of change
Terry Campbell, now leading the Canadian Bankers Association, says the banking sector is well positioned to deal with the many challenges it faces, both at…
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 30, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 10:59
Bid puts focus on domestic consolidation
New pitch for TMX Group aims to create a trading and clearing powerhouse
- By: James Langton
- May 30, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 10:59
Court rules on lapsed life premiums
An insurance company has been ordered to pay death benefits in spite of unpaid premiums at the time of death
- By: Kevin Marron
- May 30, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 10:59
Just the facts
Separate fund facts documents must be filed for each fund class or series
- By: Megan Harman
- May 30, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 10:59
Advocates fuel agenda
IAP calls for creation of a statutory fiduciary duty for advisors
- By: James Langton
- May 30, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 10:51
MGAs: Seeking clarity
Agent supervision is a key area of concern
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- May 30, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 10:51
Gearing up to work with “fund facts”
Simplified documents must be online and available to clients
- By: Megan Harman
- May 30, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 10:51
Sale of Wellington West a possibility
But the Winnipeg-based brokerage firm’s chairman and CEO says the firm must still be able to control its own destiny
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 14:21
What’s behind the recent M&A surge
The soaring value of mergers and acquisitions for Q1 2011 reflects a market that’s “dramatically different,” says PwC
- By: Paul Brent
- April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 14:21
Fatal flaw in feds’ plan?
Ottawa is opposed by six provincial governments
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 14:21
Richardson GMP/PPI deal expands
New formal alliance will allow Richardson GMP advisors to gain full access to the products and services available through PPI
- By: Paul Brent
- April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 14:21
Firms move ahead on social media
With IIROC guidelines on the use of social media still under consideration, some firms are already drafting policies
- By: Paul Brent
- April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 14:21
Digital privacy issues take centre stage
Courts are grappling with new privacy issues relating to when and how employees use their employers’ computers
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 14:21
CSA targets securitized products
Canada may have suffered only a mild version of the financial crisis, but the episode awoke Canadian policy-makers to the dangers of complex products and…
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 14:21
Provinces hold the line on spending
Groaning debt loads and slowing growth have most provinces cutting spending and using taxes to promote economic activity
- By: Paul Brent
- April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 14:21
Leading the charge for MGAs
Paul Brown, a veteran of the MGA sector, is going back to his roots to advocate for the industry in the face of rising regulatory…
- By: Paul Brent
- April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 14:21
Proposed changes to CFP code of ethics
The changes would bring the Canadian CFP practice standards and code of ethics in line with the global CFP principles
- By: Megan Harman
- April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 14:21
Harnessing electronic trading
Has the trading world evolved beyond its regulatory regime?
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 14:21
USI’s creditors to receive compensation?
Creditors could recover the funds promised by the firm, as the court-appointed monitor has received $10 million in income
- By: Paul Brent
- April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 14:21
Wealth strategies
RBC is targeting the global HNW market, analysts say
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- April 29, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 14:21
Investor class actions a “go”
Ontario courts have opened the door to class actions for secondary market liability. Advisors could be at risk
- By: donalee Moulton
- April 4, 2011 October 30, 2019
- 12:27