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Bitter pill: Saskatchewan advisor agrees to Ontario regulator’s sanctions

(June 19, 2003) A Saskatchewan advisor reprimanded by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) for working with out-of-province clients says he’ll grudgingly accept his punishment. Martin Bernier, a senior advisor with Assante in Saskatoon, has been ordered to complete a basic industry course, despite the fact that he’s worked in financial services for 14 years and […]

By Doug Watt |June 19, 2003

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Advocis conference update: Speaker outlines tips to take client events from average to awesome

“Bold and aggressive” plan unveiled to reposition regulatory model Association elects new national board for 2003-2004 Leveraging: The good, the bad and the ugly Maritime Life chief reminds advisors true value is in client relationships Taking stock a little early with association’s chair More Advocis Conference Coverage Taking stock a little early with association’s chair […]

By John Craig |June 19, 2003

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Regulators closely watching income trusts

(June 18, 2003) Representatives from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) and the Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) fielded lots of questions at the second national summit on income trusts in Toronto last week, sponsored by the Canadian Institute. The regulators provided an update on initiatives underway to crack down on income trusts in both provinces. Both […]

By Caroline Cakebread |June 18, 2003

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Advocis conference update: Panel discusses economics, investment, U.S. and good times ahead for Canada

Panel discusses economics, investment, U.S. and good times ahead for Canada Insider tips on buying a book of business “Bold and aggressive” plan unveiled to reposition regulatory model Association elects new national board for 2003-2004 Leveraging: The good, the bad and the ugly Maritime Life chief reminds advisors true value is in client relationships Taking […]

By John Craig |June 18, 2003

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