Industry

CE Corner: Tax-Efficient Investing

The aim of tax-efficient investing is not to simply minimize taxes — it’s to maximize the after-tax returns of any investments.

By Staff |June 9, 2011

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Economic Indicators

Seizing global opportunities

The French philosopher and nobleman was commenting on life in early modern France, a period of political intrigue, war and economic upheaval.

By Don Reed |June 9, 2011

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Industry

IIROC finds against Jean-Luc Beaudoin

A hearing panel of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) has found that Jean-Luc Beaudoin violated IIROC rules by failing to properly supervise transactions by certain registered representatives who were under his supervision. The panel will meet at a future date to determine the appropriate penalty. The penalty hearing is open to the […]

By Staff |June 8, 2011

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Industry

IIROC finds against Natalie St-Amant

A hearing panel of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) has found that Natalie St-Amant violated IIROC rules when she failed to observe high standards of ethics and conduct relating to transactions made in her personal account and in some of her client accounts. The panel will meet at a future date to […]

By Staff |June 8, 2011

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CWT names new VP, general manager

Canadian Western Trust Company has named Matt Colpitts vice-president and general manager. Most recently, he was general manager at Valiant Trust. “I am thrilled to be joining a winning team at Canadian Western Trust,” said Colpitts. “CWT’s focus has always been to offer clients a solution-oriented and service-based approach to doing business and offering a […]

By Staff |June 8, 2011

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IIROC levies $1 million fine

A hearing panel of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) has found that Harold Hee Jeen Ahn misappropriated client funds and failed to co-operate with an IIROC investigation. In issuing its decision, the panel imposed a penalty against Ahn which included a $1 million fine, a permanent ban from registering with an IIROC-regulated […]

By Staff |June 8, 2011

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Five forces affecting your client’s portfolio

Soaring debt levels in advanced economies, overheating emerging markets and strict capital controls are among the global economic and financial challenges faced by financial planners, according to Thomas Hockin, executive director, International Monetary Fund, speaking at the CIFPs 9th Annual National Conference-2011, in Ottawa. “We’ve had 22 financial crises since 1945; financial crisis is the […]

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Closing the loop on HNW clients

|| Take the Poll || Client Letter || Full Budget Speech || Summary of Measures || Economic, Fiscal Outlook || Financial Resolutions || Round two of Budget 2011 continues to tighten the vise on high-net-worth clients. In a repeat budget, at least as it concerns HNW clients, the government reaffirmed commitments to close tax-planning loopholes. […]

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RBC GAM seeks new sub-advisor on EAFE pool

RBC Global Asset Management is seeking a new sub-advisor for its RBC Private EAFE Equity Pool. The current sub-advisor of the pool, Mondrian Investment Partners Limited, will continue in this capacity until a replacement is identified.

By Staff |June 6, 2011

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