Social issues move front and centre as ESG funds prove their mettle
There are inclusionary and exclusionary approaches to responsible investing
Study finds causal evidence that retail investors will move assets into RI funds if it is made easier to do so
Upcoming disclosure requirements will provide a wealth of diversity data that goes beyond gender
What is sustainable finance, and what does the recent report from Canada’s Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance mean for advisors?
Men hold the vast majority of board seats and CEO positions in Canada. Gender lens investing aims to close the gap.
Growing awareness of social and environmental problems has laid the foundation for impact investing
Ignoring the financial risks related to climate change no longer is a viable option for investment professionals
Responsible investing now accounts for a majority of assets under management in Canada
A growing body of evidence shows that responsible investments perform just as well, if not better than traditional investments
Help your clients with their income splitting strategies
Payments must be reported as income for the 2020 tax year
Many retirees are ineligible for the government assistance being offered during Covid-19
The federal government has lowered the minimum RRIF withdrawal rate for 2020
As financial planners become comfortable doing business virtually, there could be long-lasting benefits for the industry and Canadians
The financial planning profession needs to ensure all Canadians have access to the advice they need
Stakeholders must continue working together to ensure all Canadians have the tools they need to achieve financial wellness
The vigilant enforcement of professional standards is essential to protect consumers and to maintain the integrity of the financial planning profession
Executives have realized that remote-based operations can continue in a post-pandemic world
The task force’s approach should extend beyond updating the Ontario Securities Act
Scale is vital to the success of smaller investment dealers
Engaging with regulators is an important part of ensuring new rules are implemented effectively
A financial advisor talks about how her ETF portfolios have held up under market stress
Opinions on where the ETF industry will be in 2030
Today's product offering allows you to build globally diversified portfolios for responsible investors
How to communicate the essentials without getting lost in the weeds
How to avoid the most common legal and regulatory infractions
Your team is crucial to building client trust during this pandemic and beyond
This pandemic is an opportunity to build trust by showing clients your value
Help your clients prepare for a rainy day with this helpful list
Four positives that may come out of the pandemic
How to help clients avoid panic and stay focused on the long term
Take the time to help your clients become more financially literate. It’s worth it — for you and for them.
Advisors can deliver better outcomes for their clients by getting ahead of their regulatory obligations
Advisors and dealers are rethinking their pre-coronavirus routine of serving clients from their offices
How being transparent with your clients can help build stronger relationships
Using technology to augment your practice can help strengthen your relationships with clients
Technology solutions can help advisors meet compliance obligations
Research shows investors are not susceptible to redemption runs
Clear, consistent terminology and definitions must be established
Unclear rules could deter registered individuals from actively contributing to their communities
Studies show investors are largely satisfied with the advice they receive
Social issues move front and centre as ESG funds prove their mettle
There are inclusionary and exclusionary approaches to responsible investing
Study finds causal evidence that retail investors will move assets into RI funds if it is made easier to do so
Upcoming disclosure requirements will provide a wealth of diversity data that goes beyond gender
It’s the underlying holdings that are important — not the structure of the investment
Make sure you’re getting the most out of your trades
Dispelling a misconception that has developed over time
Debunking the myth that ETFs cause market instability
Financial planners and financial advisors need to understand millennials’ preferences to gain their trust and business
Financial advisors can build deeper connections with clients by using active listening skills
Financial advisors should be aware of how to identify and engage effectively with vulnerable clients
Financial planners and advisors should be aware that the act may go beyond title protection
The insurance industry is taking a page from the mutual fund industry, leveraging technology to address mounting disclosure regulations
AI is slowly making its way into the wealth-management industry and will ultimately transform financial advisors’ role
Blockchain technology may transform financial services just as peer-to-peer file-sharing technology changed the music industry almost 20 years ago
Far from replacing interaction with real people, technology strengthens the financial advisor’s client service
Read and follow your firm’s guidelines on social media use and take the necessary steps to protect yourself
Although it’s costly to upgrade key IT systems, the costs of not doing so could be much greater
Hacktivism, ideological insiders and intelligence gathering are key sources of cyberattacks threating financial services firms
Now is the time to adopt a concerted cloud migration strategy because the security challenges associated with this technology will be on our radar screens…
Advisors and their clients stand to benefit when corporate leaders focus on building socially and environmentally responsible enterprises
A growing base of investors are looking for investments that contribute measurably to environmental and social sustainability
Corporate boards and executive teams that lack gender and cultural diversity risk missing out on opportunities to generate long-term value
You can play an active role in ensuring company executives and directors are working in the best interests of their shareholders
Those still timorous and uncertain about introducing a best interest duty have a duty, themselves, to become decisive
Every company can calculate non-GAAP metrics however they want, so there’s real risk of investors and markets being misled
Overcautious courts are erecting barriers to securities class actions, even though these lawsuits are essential for maintaining the integrity and fairness of our capital markets
Data show that investors routinely receive, or are at risk of receiving, seriously bad disclosure from reporting issuers more than a quarter of the time
Two key issues — the best-interests standard and reform of mutual fund fees — require timely and effective action
FAIR Canada supports exemptions that have the key features of rights offerings or private placements in compliance with the TSXV’s private placement rules
Current regulations assume that an investor’s wealth is a proxy for sophistication. This has to change
Paying fees for financial advice separately from those of financial products would result in price competition and better advice