Financial planning isn’t all about investments. Indeed, that may be the least of it, says Millicent Hicks, a planner with TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. in St. John’s. “Be yourself. Be open. That’s as important as rate of return,” she says. “If clients feel they have someone they can communicate with, it builds trust.”Fostering that sense […]
The loss of a large wind-energy contract sends signals of concern throughout Nova Scotia
Pay-as-you-go design, combined with an aging population, has put undue pressure on provinces and their pension plans
Accounting changes will show the true picture of a company’s plan — warts, liabilities and all
But others question whether the government’s new legislation benefits borrowers, who pay exorbitant interest and processing fees
The impact of income-splitting will be significant in Newfoundland because of the province’s tax brackets and demographics
Nova Scotians celebrated Canada Day last year with fireworks over the issue of gasoline regulation. And even though the uproar has since quieted down, a few more bursts of discontent will inevitably erupt.The provincial government’s program, which went into effect July 1, 2006, was intend-ed to “protect consumers from the volatile ups and downs of […]
The death of a spouse brings with it much more than grief. It often means a significant drop in income, especially for women. Financial advisors can have a key role in helping to mitigate — even prevent — the loss in income.Widowhood and its repercussions are a huge issue for society and for the financial […]
John Hanrahan craves a challenge. A driving force behind Acadian Securities Inc.’s growth into the largest independent investment dealer in Atlantic Canada, he is now launching his own firm, Citadel Securities.After more than seven years as the president and CEO of Halifax-based Acadian, Hanrahan has sold his shares back to the company. Citadel, which is […]
Regulator says it’s intent on getting many more of the province’s investors and entrepreneurs actively involved in the markets