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ETFs

Mary Hagerman

Mary Hagerman, M.Sc., FCSI, CIM, Pl. Fin., is an award-winning investment advisor and portfolio manager in the Montreal office of Raymond James Ltd. Mary manages ETF-based portfolios and is the author of the book The Black Belt Investor: A Martial Arts Guide to Wealthness; How to Kick Butt and Feel Rich!

Information provided is not a solicitation and although obtained from sources considered reliable, is not guaranteed. The view and opinions contained in the article are those of the author, not Raymond James Ltd. Raymond James Ltd. member of Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

Too old for ETFs?

Clients with short time horizons may feel that indexed investing isn’t for them — but it can still work under the right conditions

March 9, 2021 March 9, 2021
16:00

The time is right for ESG ETFs

One advisor explains why she’s seizing this moment to talk to clients about responsible investing

December 1, 2020 November 30, 2020
16:00

How I keep clients invested during a crisis

Context and an ETF-based strategy help me to manage investor emotions

September 1, 2020 August 31, 2020
16:00

How my investment strategy has fared during the crisis

A financial advisor talks about how her ETF portfolios have held up under market stress

June 2, 2020 June 1, 2020
16:00

The next decade for ETFs

Opinions on where the ETF industry will be in 2030

March 3, 2020 March 13, 2020
16:00

How to use ETFs for responsible investing

Today's product offering allows you to build globally diversified portfolios for responsible investors

November 5, 2019 December 12, 2019
16:00

Explaining ETF portfolios to clients

How to communicate the essentials without getting lost in the weeds

September 20, 2019 August 18, 2020
00:32

When and why to use factor investing

Part 2 of a series on multi-factor ETFs

August 6, 2019 November 10, 2019
16:00

The benefits of factor-based investing

Why to consider multi-factor ETFs

April 30, 2019 November 10, 2019
12:26

Constructing ETF portfolios

The amount of time and effort put into deciding the benchmark for each portfolio you build is critical

February 4, 2019 November 10, 2019
06:00

Investment Funds

Paul Bourque

A historic period of regulatory reform

New regulations will permanently reshape the advisor-client relationship

April 7, 2021 April 7, 2021
18:25

Canadian investors continue to grow wealth through investment funds

Canadian investment fund sales and AUM saw a full rebound in 2020

February 10, 2021 February 10, 2021
22:26

Why Canada needs a single SRO

Consolidating the MFDA and IIROC would ultimately benefit investors, writes Paul Bourque

December 9, 2020 December 10, 2020
15:00

How are investors responding to enhanced disclosure?

Surveys show that the introduction of Fund Facts and CRM2 reports is achieving policy objectives

October 28, 2020 October 28, 2020
15:53

Technology

David Reeve

Get ready to show your work under the client-focused reforms

Regulators will expect an advisor’s analysis to be documented and sufficiently thorough

April 1, 2021 April 1, 2021
15:04

Full disclosure: How to turn compliance into a competitive advantage

Frictionless, relevant disclosure is critical to building trust with clients

February 12, 2021 February 12, 2021
15:15

The acute impact of Covid-19 on digital wealth transformation

The pandemic has made digital transformation a top priority

October 30, 2020 October 30, 2020
15:00

Let technology do what no human is capable of

Advisors may have to consider 1 million data points per day when the CFRs come into force

September 4, 2020 September 8, 2020
15:56

Industry Perspectives

Ian Russell

Positive surprises during the pandemic

The changes ushered in by Covid-19 will have a long-term impact

March 31, 2021 March 31, 2021
15:19

Dealers pursue strategic partnerships to offer alternative investments to clients

A number of smaller investment dealers have made acquisitions to improve the depth of their product shelves

February 3, 2021 February 3, 2021
15:00

Helping different generations meet their retirement goals

Continued transformation and innovation is needed to meet the demands of baby boomers and millennials

November 18, 2020 November 18, 2020
16:51

The coming battleground for retail distribution

The recent uptick in small advisory firms reflects several factors affecting the Canadian wealth business

October 6, 2020 October 6, 2020
09:35

Focus on Financial Planning

Cary List

The future has never looked brighter

In his final column, Cary List shares his thoughts on the future of financial planning

March 26, 2021 March 26, 2021
15:00

Financial literacy: taking the long view

The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada’s renewed national strategy for financial literacy can help Canadians focus on the future

January 29, 2021 January 29, 2021
15:00

Toward a grand renewal

Financial planners can play a key role in rebuilding Canadians’ confidence

November 27, 2020 November 26, 2020
15:00

On the cusp of momentous change in Ontario

A new regulatory framework, years in the making, is an opportunity for Ontario to be a model for other provinces

October 2, 2020 October 2, 2020
17:57

Compliance CX

Susan Silma

How enhanced KYC requirements are changing client conversations

You can build stronger relationships with clients by implementing new requirements now

March 24, 2021 March 24, 2021
15:00

How to talk to clients about the client-focused reforms

Educate and empower clients with information that matters to them

January 27, 2021 March 24, 2021
15:49

Value for fees: What investors now expect from their advisors

Changing investor expectations create new opportunities for advisors

November 4, 2020 November 4, 2020
15:58

From crisis to opportunity

How you can provide value for clients in a changing world

September 9, 2020 September 9, 2020
20:16

Tax Matters

Jamie Golombek

Worried about a possible increase to the capital gains inclusion rate?

Options for your clients to consider if they’re concerned about the inclusion rate increasing

March 19, 2021 March 19, 2021
16:00

Why clients should contribute to RRSPs before the deadline

Some clients may be reluctant to maximize their RRSPs for fear of missing out on other tax advantages

February 19, 2021 February 19, 2021
14:28

How should clients claim home office expenses this tax season?

Help your clients choose between the detailed method and a temporary flat-rate method

January 22, 2021 January 22, 2021
15:00

Help clients plan for tax-efficient charitable giving

Three topics to discuss with your clients before the end of the year

December 11, 2020 December 10, 2020
15:00

ETFs

Mary Hagerman

Too old for ETFs?

Clients with short time horizons may feel that indexed investing isn’t for them — but it can still work under the right conditions

March 9, 2021 March 9, 2021
16:00

The time is right for ESG ETFs

One advisor explains why she’s seizing this moment to talk to clients about responsible investing

December 1, 2020 November 30, 2020
16:00

How I keep clients invested during a crisis

Context and an ETF-based strategy help me to manage investor emotions

September 1, 2020 August 31, 2020
16:00

How my investment strategy has fared during the crisis

A financial advisor talks about how her ETF portfolios have held up under market stress

June 2, 2020 June 1, 2020
16:00

Derivatives

The Canadian Derivatives Institute

Integrating ESG factors into portfolio management

Vincent Beaulieu of Fiera Capital discusses his firm’s approach to ESG analysis

March 5, 2021 March 5, 2021
13:52

Advisor at Risk

Ellen Bessner

Don’t let client preferences come before your legal obligations

Clients may prefer communicating by text, but texting clients comes with risks

February 2, 2021 February 2, 2021
16:22

Video: Think small to feel better

Ellen Bessner returns with one last Positive Note for 2020

December 1, 2020 December 15, 2020
15:41

Should you be penalized for being prudent with clients’ portfolios?

Sometimes it’s suitable for your clients’ investments to be less risky than their maximum risk tolerance

October 16, 2020 October 16, 2020
16:04

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

Now is the time to update your clients’ KYC and think about their risk capacity

September 18, 2020 September 18, 2020
16:16

ESG and DEI

Shilpa Tiwari

Why don’t women of colour have a seat at the boardroom table?

Black, Indigenous and women of colour have been “leaning in” most of their lives

January 26, 2021 January 26, 2021
15:26

Responsible Investing

Dustyn Lanz

Six sustainable finance trends to watch in 2021

Environmental and social issues are expected to dominate proxy season, and ESG disclosure standards are on the way

January 8, 2021 January 8, 2021
15:17

Why diversity and inclusion are important for investment analysis

Four concrete reasons why D&I is important from an investment management perspective

October 19, 2020 October 20, 2020
16:50

Now is a moment for action

How investors can advance racial justice in their portfolios

July 17, 2020 July 17, 2020
16:00

ESG and Covid-19: Four market trends

Social issues move front and centre as ESG funds prove their mettle

April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020
16:53

ETFs

Pat Dunwoody

Are ETFs riskier than mutual funds?

It’s the underlying holdings that are important — not the structure of the investment

February 4, 2020 February 3, 2020
16:00

Eight tips for trading ETFs

Make sure you’re getting the most out of your trades

January 7, 2020 January 3, 2020
16:00

Myth: ETFs can “become” the market

Dispelling a misconception that has developed over time

December 3, 2019 January 8, 2020
16:00

Could ETFs cause a market crash?

Debunking the myth that ETFs cause market instability

September 3, 2019 November 17, 2019
15:00

Focus on Financial Planning

Keith Costello

Millennials see retirement and financial planning differently than other generations

Financial planners and financial advisors need to understand millennials’ preferences to gain their trust and business

November 15, 2019 November 16, 2019
15:31

Listening is key to conversation

Financial advisors can build deeper connections with clients by using active listening skills

September 20, 2019 November 16, 2019
10:50

Vulnerable clients need special care and due diligence

Financial advisors should be aware of how to identify and engage effectively with vulnerable clients

August 7, 2019 November 16, 2019
17:02

Deciphering Ontario’s Financial Professionals Title Protection Act

Financial planners and advisors should be aware that the act may go beyond title protection

May 31, 2019 November 16, 2019
15:54

Technology

Anthony Boright

Technology will drive harmonization, regulators say

The insurance industry is taking a page from the mutual fund industry, leveraging technology to address mounting disclosure regulations

January 2, 2018 November 14, 2019
10:30

AI is not just another fad

AI is slowly making its way into the wealth-management industry and will ultimately transform financial advisors’ role

October 29, 2017 November 14, 2019
13:00

Is financial services the next music industry?

Blockchain technology may transform financial services just as peer-to-peer file-sharing technology changed the music industry almost 20 years ago

September 4, 2017 November 14, 2019
17:00

Clients want humans, not robots

Far from replacing interaction with real people, technology strengthens the financial advisor’s client service

July 10, 2017 November 14, 2019
05:00

Cybersecurity

Yan Huard

Managing the risks related to social media

Read and follow your firm’s guidelines on social media use and take the necessary steps to protect yourself

September 20, 2017 November 17, 2019
16:20

Why security professionals fell short on ransomware attacks

Although it’s costly to upgrade key IT systems, the costs of not doing so could be much greater

July 27, 2017 November 17, 2019
05:00

Cyberthreats extend beyond money

Hacktivism, ideological insiders and intelligence gathering are key sources of cyberattacks threating financial services firms

May 25, 2017 November 17, 2019
09:30

Cloud computing: Bringing light to security issues

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…

March 23, 2017 November 17, 2019
06:00

Responsible Investing

Deb Abbey

The need for sustainable business supply chains is growing

Advisors and their clients stand to benefit when corporate leaders focus on building socially and environmentally responsible enterprises

February 21, 2017 November 17, 2019
06:00

Opportunity knocks for investors who want to make an impact

A growing base of investors are looking for investments that contribute measurably to environmental and social sustainability

October 20, 2016 November 17, 2019
05:00

Diversity makes dollars and sense

Corporate boards and executive teams that lack gender and cultural diversity risk missing out on opportunities to generate long-term value

August 18, 2016 November 17, 2019
05:00

Good corporate governance matters

You can play an active role in ensuring company executives and directors are working in the best interests of their shareholders

June 16, 2016 November 17, 2019
05:00

Protecting Investors

Neil Gross

Be bold, regulators

Those still timorous and uncertain about introducing a best interest duty have a duty, themselves, to become decisive

October 31, 2016 November 10, 2019
05:00

Non-GAAP metrics: investors’ little helpers or harmful nonsense?

Every company can calculate non-GAAP metrics however they want, so there’s real risk of investors and markets being misled

October 3, 2016 November 10, 2019
05:00

Class dismissed

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

September 6, 2016 November 10, 2019
09:00

Why is deficient issuer disclosure allowed to persist?

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

August 8, 2016 November 10, 2019
06:30

Protecting Investors

Ermanno Pascutto

The CSA must act on critical reforms

Two key issues — the best-interests standard and reform of mutual fund fees — require timely and effective action

March 2, 2014 November 10, 2019
16:31

Treat shareholders fairly when venture issuers raise capital

FAIR Canada supports exemptions that have the key features of rights offerings or private placements in compliance with the TSXV’s private placement rules

February 3, 2014 November 10, 2019
06:15

Reform of accredited investor exemption is needed

Current regulations assume that an investor’s wealth is a proxy for sophistication. This has to change

January 6, 2014 November 10, 2019
06:30

Canadians deserve real price competition in mutual funds

Paying fees for financial advice separately from those of financial products would result in price competition and better advice

November 25, 2013 November 10, 2019
06:00

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