Honing existing regulation
Don’t ditch the existing system; adjust the rules we now have
Don’t ditch the existing system; adjust the rules we now have
Youthfulness of India’s population bodes well for the future, says fund manager Jayesh Gandhi
The new derivative products, first developed in Britain, may appeal to clients who like to game with low margin requirements
Enforcement is a gaping hole in this version of the passport system
Both AGF Canadian Balanced and Trimark Growth & Income get three-star risk-adjusted rankings from Morningstar Canada
Fund managers are confident that the sector’s five-year winning streak is far from over
The bulk of Cardinal’s assets are in Western Canada, with smaller amounts in Ontario and the Maritimes
Franklin Templeton launches energy fundFranklin Templeton Investments Corp. has launched Bissett Energy Corporate Class for clients who want direct exposure to Canada’s energy sector. The…
Reforms are aimed at the culture of entitlement that has become deeply ingrained
Federal and B.C. governments call for a better management plan for the Fraser River
The ideal diet? Broccoli and Brussels sprouts, with kale for dessert
Investors are free to decline its recommendations, but not brokerages or mutual fund dealers
There are no certainties in Quebec’s new political triad era. Jean Charest’s Quebec Liberals, unpopular in their first term, nevertheless were re-elected. Even with a…
Ottawa isn’t giving the Canadian Association of Income Trust Investors attention it deserves
There is one thing about having cancer — you need never feel alone. Almost everyone you meet has been touched by cancer, whether it is…
Halifax advisor chose an advice-based business over a transactional practice
Keith Thomson, a partner and financial planner with Stonegate Private Counsel LP in Toronto, has found his most appreciated client appreciation effort is actually not…
From venue to menu, there are a lot of details to take care of when planning an event, and often an event planner can be…
You’ve heard it again and again: diabetes is on the rise in Canada. So, are you at risk? If you carry excess weight and work…
One in three young adults are living with their parents; early education can promote financial independence
With many clients moving from the asset-accumulation stage of life to living off the income from those assets, one question comes sharply into focus: will…
Advisor Brian Himmelman of Halifax says building trust among clients is key to establishing a successful financial advisory business in today’s market.“Credibility is an issue.…
As advisors and clients rush to embrace the Web, so do hackers. Take steps to ensure your site is secure
Good communication is crucial to any business relationship. In conversations with clients — face to face or over the telephone — listening is as important…
Print on both sides of a sheet of paper, replace incandescent bulbs, repair leaky taps, use reusable mugs in office kitchen
When meeting with a client, it’s important to show that you are listening. Michael Garska, president of Novacom International/Success Tool Chest, a leadership program in…
Once you’ve decided to let a staff member go, act sooner rather than later, and prepare an exit checklist
The key to successful client appreciation is to customize and individualize your message to each client
Focusing your practice on a specific client base can make you a market leader
Whether it’s a few days or a few weeks, inform your clients and empower your team
Strong demand, as well as production bottlenecks, may keep molybdenum prices high for the next few years
Covered call writing produces positive alpha at lower cost than hedge funds
There’s a larger small-company stock index and a much revised mid-cap index; the index family covers more stocks
But not all BCE bonds are equal; the bonds’ covenants have turned the issues into “Hell’s Bells” and “Good Bells”
Scores for back office and advertising take a nosedive; credit unions take the biggest fall
The advantage of the banks and credit unions is their branch networks
Valued client relationships go a long way in attracting and keeping advisors
Royal Bank advisors give in-house funds a thumbs-up; CIBC, credit unions get mixed reviews
While some extoll “great” salary/commission/bonus schemes, many say they’re underpaid
But executives say their strategy is on target
Scores indicate the challenges ahead for banks and credit unions as they grapple with technology
Financial institutions generally don’t make CFPs and PFPs compulsory, but do reward holders
Researchers for Investment Executive — Marshall Bellamy, Kate Betts-Wilmott, Clare O’Hara and Dalva Potestio — surveyed 306 advisors at six banks and two credit unions…
Advisors who feel a strong pull to their Christian faith now have the opportunity to acquire a designation that tells clients they have the education…
Pushing for bank mergers and the ability to sell insurance likely top Hughes Anthony’s to-do list
Faithlife financial, a 35-year-old Waterloo, Ont.-based fraternal benefit society that provides insurance and investments to 30,000 Christian member-owners across Canada, is looking to expand its…
Some financial servi–ces companies are feeling the bite of the new accounting rules.Under the new rules, changes in the fair market value of financial instruments…
Canadian securities industry is preparing to see if the U.S. will adopt a more open approach
Fund industry says new two-page document is a good start
Although many countries — including Canada — are worried about how their pension systems will cope with aging populations, Britain plans to address the problem…
Bringing virtual bank Ubiquity under its wing is a logical step in ramping up growth
About 60% of the publicly traded financial services companies in Investment Executive’s quarterly profit survey saw earnings increase in the first quarter of 2007 from…
