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Budget softens mandatory tax disclosure regime

While financial advisors are still subject to the rules, the budget change could undermine lawyers' Charter challenge of the regime

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Statistics Canada reports dip in retail sales

February result weighed down by slumping fuel sales

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Interest in cryptoassets increasing among firms and institutional investors: survey

Half of financial services respondents said they offered cryptoasset services in 2023, up from 41% in 2021

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More than 1 in 4 aging Americans don’t expect to retire: AARP

Nearly three-quarters are concerned about prices rising faster than incomes

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Advisors face new U.S. fiduciary requirements

Labor Department finalizes fiduciary rule for retirement advice

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BoC officials split on when to start cutting rates, summary shows

Some members thought bank should take its time; others were concerned about keeping interest rates high for too long

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Bank of Canada should go it alone on rates: RBC

A weaker loonie won't necessarily stoke inflation, report says

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U.S. election outcome looms large for Canada

Risk of a trade war, inflation, higher interest rates accompanies U.S. vote

Financial planning projections generally brighter in 2024

Canadian equities are projected to return 6.4% over the next decade, up slightly from last year

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Underused housing tax to generate $694 million: PBO report

PBO said the costs to administer the UHT could "significantly reduce" revenue generated

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Canada’s investment funds industry can lead in diversity

The result will be greater creativity and resilience

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Court certifies crypto class action against Binance

Suit alleges that retail investor trades violated securities law

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Bare trusts still must file an underused housing tax return

April 30 deadline looms for 2022 and 2023 UHT returns 

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CIRO seeks stiffer enforcement sanctions

SRO proposes doubling maximum fines, toughening suspensions

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What to know when advising Muslim clients

Challenges include product availability, proper portfolio construction

The slow work of converting social media followers to clients

Committing to a platform and showing your personality can help with prospecting

  • By: Mark Burgess
  • September 22, 2023 September 22, 2023
  • 08:35

Firm hopes to support younger advisors through new practice financing program

Richardson Wealth launched a flexible program earlier this year to fund internal succession plans

How to write a job posting for an assistant

Every job posting must answer three main questions