by admin | Dec 6, 2016 | Blog, Regulatory
We’ve all heard about the controversy and consequences surrounding security breaches of personal information. Even as technology continues to advance, challenges remain concerning the collection and use of personal information. In 2015, Canada’s Digital Privacy Act...
by admin | Nov 29, 2016 | Blog, Regulatory
Before a conventional mutual fund manufacturer can sell securities to investors, it must prepare several documents and file them with the appropriate securities regulator. One of those documents is the simplified prospectus. What is a conventional mutual fund? A...
by ext | Nov 22, 2016 | Blog, Careers
One of the most popular career choices in financial services today is that of financial advisor. A financial advisor plays a crucial role in helping investors achieve their goals such as saving for retirement, funding their children’s education, or buying a...
by ext | Nov 8, 2016 | Blog, Careers
According to a report authored by the Conference Board of Canada, the financial services industry accounts for 780,000 jobs or 6.8% of Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP). While Toronto is Canada’s largest financial hub, there are employment...
by ext | Oct 25, 2016 | Blog, Careers, Industry Insights
Featured student: Ella Arsenault IFSE course: Officers’, Partners’, and Directors’ Course (OPD) As the financial services industry places increasing emphasis on corporate governance and compliance, the Officers’, Partners’, and Directors’ Course...