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Exempt market issuance soared in 2021: OSC

Total issuance almost doubled from 2019, led by institutional investors

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CSF launches continuing education portal for advisors

The Quebec self-regulatory organization will make the portal available in January

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Global housing seen slowing in 2023: Fitch

Gloomy outlook faces material downside risks, report says

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U.S. industry economists bracing for recession

SIFMA survey finds gloomy expectations for U.S. economy in 2023

Banking alliance distances itself from UN campaign over emissions targets

Canada's big banks said they're still focused on net-zero commitments

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This ETF category could shine if “global macro doesn’t deliver”

About $16B is invested in Canadian covered-call ETFs: Horizons

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Big Six banks’ outlook deteriorating: Fitch

Higher net interest income may be the only bright spot for Canadian banks in 2023

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Raymond James acquires Solus Trust

Vancouver-based trust company manages $400 million in assets

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After FTX, is crypto as an investment dead?

Several recent failures in the market have eroded investor trust

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Covid benefits helped economy rebound, but post-payment verification lacking: AG

The report said $4.6 billion went to ineligible people and another $27.4 billion should be investigated

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IIROC seeking feedback on arbitration program overhaul

Proposals include increasing the limit on claims and publishing arbitration decisions

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BCSC bans fraudsters, orders $1.5M in sanctions

The panel imposed $1.1 million in penalties and $400,000 in disgorgement over a fuel-cell scheme

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Consumer debt tops $2.36 trillion in third quarter, up 7.3% from last year

The impact of rate hikes could be more visible by this time next year

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Inflation edged higher in October: OECD

As energy cooled, food costs drove up consumer prices

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ETF usage plateaus among brokerage advisors

Mutual fund usage among dealer advisors remains high, but fell between 2021 and 2022

Advisors need to help clients find purpose in retirement

Promoting personal interests can persuade clients to commit to a retirement plan, says CEO of career transition organization

Advisors must improve how they work with wealthy families

False assumptions and biases limit advisors’ ability to serve the wealthiest clients, suggests a family office consultant

How to stay the course in tough markets

Diversification, planning and time are an advisor’s best friends when volatility strikes