Practice

Measuring your social media influence

As an advisor and consultant, I'm in the business of influencing people. I try to influence the decisions my clients make and I try to influence prospective clients to work with me. I also use my influence in professional settings to articulate compelling strategies and win recommendations - and referrals - from other professionals.

By Jay Palter |June 10, 2011

4 min read

Fiduciary versus suitability standard

Some debates can only occur behind closed doors. It’s hard to imagine discussing the merits and faults of a system that would ensure client interests are put first, in front of clients.

By Staff |June 8, 2011

4 min read

Penalties in artificial bid case

A Hearing Panel of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) has imposed penalties against five former employees of TD Securities Inc., who were found to have violated the Universal Market Integrity Rules (UMIR) by entering artificial closing bids in 323 instances over a six-month period.

By Staff |June 7, 2011

3 min read

Borrowing like magpies

Being from Nova Scotia, I have never seen a magpie. When I visit other provinces that are full of them, everyone laughs when I have asked… What are those pretty black and white birds?

By Stephanie Holmes-Winton |June 7, 2011

5 min read