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Business man looking at big bright opened door concept

What to do when a client leaves

Finding the reason can help an advisor improve their practice

stock market manipulation

Picking apart the idea of a stock-picker’s market

Evidence doesn’t support active management, so why do some advisors?

Digital investing

AI tools for financial advisors are already here

From meeting prep to constructing financial plans, here's how advisors are making use of new tech

  • By: Mark Burgess
  • September 28, 2023 September 28, 2023
  • 13:12
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So you want to start a podcast

Two portfolio managers explain why their podcast has run successfully for more than five years

  • By: Melissa Shin
  • September 25, 2023 September 25, 2023
  • 16:12
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The slow work of converting social media followers to clients

Committing to a platform and showing your personality can help with prospecting

  • By: Mark Burgess
  • September 22, 2023 September 22, 2023
  • 08:33
Difficult choices of a businessman due to crisis

Addressing advisors’ misguided beliefs

Opinion: Here are three ideas to promote evidence-based practices

  • By: John De Goey
  • September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023
  • 10:51
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Getting to the bottom of dementia, PoA concerns

In a hypothetical scenario, a client and power of attorney are at odds

Robot holding a businesswoman

Should advisors be afraid of AI?

There’s still room for human coaching in investing

Jumping

How to improve your out-of-office messages

The point of a vacation auto-reply is to let the receiver know exactly how to proceed in your absence

Businessmen on stone cubes jumping towards higher ones

Are high rates affecting the market for books of business?

Any impact of higher borrowing costs is subtle, as many factors can determine the value of a practice

On the top of the world together. A group of people stands on a hill over the beautiful cloudscape.

Tips for leading an advisory team

Leaders need to build a sense of community on their teams and ensure members feel valued

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How to protect older investors from digital fraud

Setting up verification methods with clients can help prevent them from being fleeced

Growth

When (you’re told) a new client wants a complicated investment strategy

Inheriting a client doesn’t mean cutting corners with KYC

Fintech in focus: PureFacts Financial Solutions Inc.

Firm uses AI to select products and identify clients at risk of leaving

Small, straightforward tech solutions can have big payoffs, OSC TestLab finds

Automating the process of collecting and updating KYC information can provide a significant return

Central banks to dominate a digital financial world, Moody’s says

Crypto is too volatile to replace the basic function of money, according to a report

How to conduct a great job interview

Tips for identifying the right assistant or associate

How to improve responsible investing conversations with clients

There’s more to ESG discussions than asking investors what they want to avoid

Clients want to save for kids’ education but don’t know how

Canadian parents value post-secondary learning but face challenges saving for it, poll suggests

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023
  • 13:52

Halfway through an SRO ban, ex-rep agrees to new suspension

An OSC enforcement action against a former rep has extended an existing suspension

CE Course: Optimal asset location

Examining how taxes, expected investment outcomes and utility can affect asset location

CFAs can fast-track to planner designation under new IAFP program

Applicants will still be required to submit a comprehensive financial plan and complete a technical exam

  • By: Staff
  • October 5, 2020 October 15, 2020
  • 11:41

Help retired clients avoid high-pressure sales tactics

Be sensitive to the psychology and life-stage perspective of retirees

  • By: Al Emid
  • November 6, 2013 May 2, 2023
  • 07:00

Advisors can do more to help their clients relax in retirement

Retirees are re-assessing how they deal with financial markets

  • By: Al Emid
  • October 30, 2013 May 2, 2023
  • 07:00

The whole picture: Understanding the needs of aging clients

The process of aging can take its toll

The secret to hiring summer students

Setting expectations early, assigning specific projects and building in time for fun will lead to a successful experience

Almost half of Canadian investors plan to switch advisors: survey

After a volatile year in markets, more clients say they're willing to work with multiple providers

Push your hardware’s lifespan, for free

It used to be we needed to upgrade our office computers every three to five years. It was a major undertaking every time. Now, you…

  • By: Kevin Cork
  • November 4, 2016 June 30, 2023
  • 00:02