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Briefly: “Investor sentiment stable, positive” and more news

Canadian investors have steadied their nerve, with sentiment rising a single point in the latest Manulife Investor Sentiment Index. The latest survey found the sentiment reading hovering at +26. There had been sharp changes in the previous two quarterly surveys. In June, the reading had dropped eight points, following a 15 point gain in March […]

By Staff |October 12, 2010

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Embedded commissions: Is it the beginning of the end?

With the U.K., Australia and, presumably, the U.S. all on one side, Canada seems already stretched to the limit in the fee versus commission tug of war. The strain was amply evident at a panel discussion during a Financial Planning Week event in Toronto where two Canadian financial professionals locked horns on the issue of […]

By Vikram Barhat |October 8, 2010

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Advisors turn bullish on stocks

We all know that past performance is no guarantee of future returns, but a strong quarter on the stock market sure can change your outlook. That’s been the case with Canadian advisors, who have turned “clearly bullish” on equities, according to the latest quarterly survey by BetaPro Management. The survey asked advisors for their outlook […]

By Steven Lamb |October 8, 2010

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IIROC announces National Bank Direct Brokerage hearing

A hearing has been scheduled before a Hearing Panel of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) to consider whether the panel should accept a settlement agreement between IIROC staff and National Bank Direct Brokerage Inc. (NBDB). The agreement concerns allegations that NBDB, while a regulated firm with the Investment Dealers Association of Canada […]

By Staff |October 8, 2010

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Briefly: “CI offers capital yield fund” and more news

CI Investments has launched the CI Income Advantage Fund, which uses a forward contract structure to transform fixed income into a tax-efficient stream of capital gains. The fund will invest in a portfolio of investment-grade government and corporate bonds, as well as preferred shares, common shares and real estate investment trusts. The portfolio is managed […]

By Staff |October 8, 2010

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Survey: Financial planning pays off

The value of financial advice has gotten a much-needed leg-up as strong evidence has emerged linking financial planning to emotional well-being. An online study involving 7,300 English-speaking Canadians proves there are tangible benefits for those who’re engaged in compressive financial planning. The results of the study, commissioned by the Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC), were […]

By Vikram Barhat |October 7, 2010

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Value of ID theft insurance

Total reported dollar losses associated with identity theft are rising annually in Canada, with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre recording a rather alarming 68% increase from $6.47 million in 2007 to $10.88 million in 2009. And an Ipsos-Reid poll conducted in May 2010 found 97% of Canadians have heard of identity theft and 60% believe it […]

By Nancy Turner |October 7, 2010

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Briefly: “ASC bans Delta 3” and more news

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) has thrown the book at Calgary-based Delta 3 Capital Corporation Inc. for illegal trading and making false representations to Alberta investors. The ASC singled out Delta 3 directors Darrell W. Dunn, Michael Gottselig and Lucas “Luke” Brzeski in their decision for raising money through a program that promised fixed returns […]

By Staff |October 7, 2010

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Planning advocates push professionalism

The advancement of financial planning as a respected profession has taken a significant leap forward, as turf-battles over who should be the gatekeeper of the title have taken a backseat to promoting it to the public. “More organizations, associations and regulators than ever before are working together in recognition that no single group can make […]

By Steven Lamb |October 6, 2010

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