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Canada should think twice about Sarbanes-Oxley, experts say

(September 8, 2003) The Sarbanes-Oxley Act came in for some harsh criticism today at a one-day corporate governance symposium in Toronto, attended by academics and regulators from around the world. The legislation, passed quickly by American politicians last year in the wake of a series of accounting scandals, imposes tough new regulations on U.S. corporations […]

By Doug Watt |September 8, 2003

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Parents dread tuition costs, but few have RESPs

(September 5, 2003) Canadian parents are not saving enough for their children’s post-secondary education, according to an Ipsos-Reid poll conducted for Scotiabank, with 65% saying tuition increases are making a university education impossible. “The cost of post-secondary education and how to finance it is a concern for the majority of Canadian parents,” said Ron Laursen, […]

By Steven Lamb |September 5, 2003

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Ontario court case sparks fiduciary responsibility debate

(September 5, 2003) Just what is a fiduciary relationship? That’s the question advisors are asking in the wake of a recent court ruling. The Ontario Court of Appeal reversed an earlier decision against a broker who was accused of breaching his fiduciary responsibility by engaging in the unauthorized trading of shares. Mark Schram of TD […]

By Doug Watt |September 5, 2003

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Winning streak: Funds finish summer on an upbeat note

(September 4, 2003) For the second straight month, Canada’s mutual fund industry posted modestly positive net sales as investors tentatively returned to the markets. Net sales are expected to be about $200 million in August, according to preliminary estimates released yesterday by IFIC. “Assets in the industry have increased for the fifth straight month to […]

By Doug Watt |September 4, 2003

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Advisor’s Edge celebrates its fifth anniversary

(September 4, 2003) Is there any better way to celebrate a fifth birthday than by hosting a symposium of 35 top financial services industry professionals to debate the issues facing their industry? “We hosted a symposium, featuring some of the movers and shakers in the industry — some top advisors, some industry leaders — and […]

By Steven Lamb |September 4, 2003

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CSA restructures, sets up Montreal office

(September 4, 2003) The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), a loose coalition of the country’s provincial and territorial securities commissions, is formalizing its structure, setting up a head office in Montreal and creating a new high-level committee to handle policy and rule development. CSA chair Stephen Sibold insists the move is not an attempt to position […]

By Doug Watt |September 4, 2003

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One-third of Canadians worried about retirement finances, survey says

(September 3, 2003) A significant number of Canadians approaching retirement feel they have not properly prepared for life after work, according to a Statistics Canada survey. While two-thirds of those aged 45 to 59 felt they were making adequate financial preparations to maintain their standard of living in retirement, nearly one-third believed they were not […]

By Doug Watt |September 3, 2003

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Advisor’s Guide to Leveraging

Untitled Document Can your client leverage life insurance for their retirement planning? A cash value life insurance policy (such as Universal Life) can be an excellent retirement planning tool. As well as coverage, it offers tax-advantaged savings for retirement income and tax-efficient funding for business succession. It also provides leverage. The policy owner can access […]

By Staff |September 2, 2003

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Advisor’s Guide to Leveraging

Untitled Document Can your client leverage life insurance for their retirement planning? A cash value life insurance policy (such as Universal Life) can be an excellent retirement planning tool. As well as coverage, it offers tax-advantaged savings for retirement income and tax-efficient funding for business succession. It also provides leverage. The policy owner can access […]

By Staff |September 2, 2003

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(September 4, 2003) Rockwater Capital has announced it has signed a letter of intent that will lead to the takeover of Toronto-based Brawley Cathers. The firm will be folded into Rockwater’s First Associates Investments. “When completed, the acquisition will add a team of high-quality investment advisors to the expanding First Associates Private Client Group, enhancing […]

By Staff |September 2, 2003

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