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Firms and advisors begin tough recovery

All signs indicate an economic recovery, but the bull market and its benefits are still elusive (includes chart)

Mixed views on aging advisory force

Some industry execs see having older advisors as a benefit, but some observers say a shortage of fresh blood will cause problems (includes chart)

The keys to weathering the recession

Reps point to personal support from executives and client educational materials (includes chart)

It pays to be careful with new products, advisors say

Many advisors say their firm’s due diligence efforts on new products are solid, but others say they go too far (includes chart)

Firms turn focus to helping clients through golden years

Advisors say firms are putting additional resources into support for helping clients reach — and thrive in — retirement

Rural advisors report displeasure

There are issues of concern for advisors who work outside urban Canada

Seg fund sales impact reps’ insurance businesses

Although seg funds with guaranteed income have been the recent story in insurance, the trend is shifting (includes chart)

P.E.I.’s strength is its diversified export base

The province’s economy has been largely sheltered from the U.S. downturn, economist says (IE:TV)

Will New Brunswick’s rebound pick up pace?

Although the province’s economy did not fall by as much as the rest of Canada’s, it seems to be slower in recovering (IE:TV)

Cautious optimism for Nova Scotia’s economic outlook

But the province’s Ministry of Finance has launched a series of consultation sessions to discuss Nova Scotia’s fiscal challenges (IE:TV)

Tepid growth on tap for Manitoba

Although 2010 will be better than 2009, job creation will continue to be an anvil around the province’s neck

Quebec’s economy seen to be resilient

Although Quebec felt the effects of the economic crunch much later than most, there are expectations of moderate growth in 2010 (IE:TV)

Province reverts to long-term growth

Newfoundland and Labrador was affected greatly by the recession, but it’s already on the road back (IE:TV)

Territories get back on a solid growth track

Fuelling the economy will be a revival of the mining sector, which is by far the most important economic engine

Nowhere to go but up for B.C.

Hosting the Winter Olympics will help bring about growth after a dreadful year

Higher resources prices will help Saskatchewan

The Prairie province’s economy and budget were most affected by potash’s colossal decline in 2009

Ontario looks beyond the struggling auto sector

Following a brutal 2009, Ontario is expecting increased opportunities in services-related businesses (IE:TV)

  • By: Jade Hemeon
  • February 8, 2010 October 28, 2019
  • 14:25

Alberta emerges from the recession

Although the province has suffered through the worst, growth will be sluggish

Provincial recoveries at hand?

Report on the Nation 2010

  • By: Pablo Fuchs
  • February 8, 2010 October 28, 2019
  • 10:23

Firms providing advisors “a real advantage”

The majority of advisors felt that having strong support services helped them serve clients more completely (includes chart)

One size does not fit all advisors

Some advisors prefer a full succession program; others prefer having freedom

The stage is set for some ferocious competition

Will bank and insurance advisors be able to sustain their momentum and continue gaining market share when markets recover? (includes chart)

Advisors focus on their qualifications

Despite the volatile markets, advisors are placing a greater focus on obtaining key designations (includes chart)

Firms failing in three key areas

The gap between performance and importance ratings holds true yet again

Readying for shift to long-term investments

Those surveyed for this year’s Report Cards report that much client money is parked in bank accounts and other safe products (includes chart)

  • By: Jade Hemeon
  • September 1, 2009 October 28, 2019
  • 10:24