Regulator behaviour is the source of much discussion and some consternation in financial services circles. But understanding why regulators do what they do can perhaps be found by examining the way other professions are governed. Most recently, the Law Society of Upper Canada, the self-regulatory organization overseeing Ontario lawyers, expanded its spot-audit and focused-review programs […]
In keeping with the back-to-school theme, AIM Trimark kicked off its annual road show for advisors this week. The company expects to deliver a lineup of continuing education presentations to more than 5,000 advisors across the country before the end of the month — including ways to for advisors to articulate what their services are […]
Once families have made the most of RESP contributions to collect government grants, they may be ready to look at insurance products or family trusts as another set of savings options to fund a child’s education. Universal life or whole life permanent insurance policies are two vehicles to build up a cash value over time […]
Parents and grandparents always want the best for their kids. No matter how young your clients’ children may be, September is a good time to capitalize on all of the free back-to-school awareness and talk to your clients about education savings and related financial-planning opportunities. Education planning can sometimes take a backseat to more profitable […]
The slow and lazy days of summer are drawing to a close, soon to be replaced by an extensive schedule of seminar and workshop dates, fund-company road shows and industry conferences. No matter what part of the industry you work in, there are a number of opportunities coming up to get out of the office, […]
Don’t bother trying to schedule an appointment with your clients just yet; they’re still at the cottage. When they get back though, if you get a chance to talk about it, there are a number of tips and easy suggestions you can discuss with your clients that will help them save money down the road. […]
Time management is the number-one challenge CFP advisors say they grapple with in their practices. That challenge is permeating the industry, affecting business structures, compensation and everything from service relationships to product development. This finding underscores a host of others in the recent Credo Consulting survey of industry CFP advisors, entitled Understanding & Supporting the […]
The Investment Industry Association of Canada released its second-quarter equity review Wednesday morning, filling the summer gap of market forecast advice for investors. Looking at past equity issuance activity during the quarter and current conditions to predict movements in the coming months, Sherry Hum, financial analyst, capital markets, at the IIAC — formerly the IDA […]
The Ontario Securities Commission has announced the date for its annual securities regulation conference. Dialogue With The OSC is being held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre this year on Friday, November 10. The conference is touted as an opportunity for market participants and securities industry professionals to learn about the latest developments in capital […]
We’re all creatures of habit, and tend to revisit the same websites time and again during the average work week. Of course, Advisor.ca is an obvious favourite, but do you ever wonder what other sites your colleagues are using? Some recommendations are predictable; others are surprising — but all bear repeating for those who might […]