by ext | Aug 19, 2016 | Blog, Industry Insights
The “ACBs” of the investment industry – Part I Most people who are getting started in the investment funds industry are struck by the incredible number of confusing acronyms their coworkers tend to casually throw into conversation each day. It’s really quite...
by ext | Aug 16, 2016 | Blog, Industry Insights
Know your client rules: Protecting investors and advisors As an advisor, before you can give financial advice or sell financial products, you have to learn several things about your clients. This is called the Know Your Client (KYC) rule, and it protects investors by...
by ext | Aug 9, 2016 | Blog, Careers, Industry Insights
Much like any career, the financial advisor juggles a number of different tasks and responsibilities each day. That said (and with help from some financial advisors and Investopedia), we’ve put together a list of some of the main activities a financial advisor can...
by ext | Aug 2, 2016 | Blog, Industry Insights, Regulatory
How does one weigh returns? Recent regulatory changes are going to dramatically impact how individuals view their investment returns. Learn what you need to know and when you need to know it. By the time you read this message, the rollout of Client Relationship Model...
by ext | Jun 23, 2016 | Blog, Regulatory
The Canadian mutual fund industry is highly regulated. Several organizations exist to make sure everyone in the industry follows similar rules and standards and acts to protect investors. These organizations govern everything from how and when information about a fund...
by ext | May 23, 2016 | Blog, Industry Insights
The term “robo-advisor” is used in the media today as part of a wider financial technology (“fintech”) revolution that is changing the way Canadians – and the world – interact with the financial services industry. But many people aren’t entirely sure what the word...
