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Manley: Canada remains a

(June 25, 2003) The Canadian economy is built to last, according to federal Finance Minister John Manley, but the prospect of a much longer recession south of the border continues to threaten our G-7-leading growth. Manley was in Toronto to speak to the Economic Club of Toronto, warning that economic weakness in our trading partners, […]

By Steven Lamb |June 25, 2003

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MDRT annual meeting wrap-up: Our complete coverage from Las Vegas (plus special bonus tool)

(July 2003) This year’s Million Dollar Round Table annual meeting was held in Las Vegas in late June, and among the 7,000 or so attendees from over 50 nations, Advisor.ca was there. Here is a complete package of our stories filed from this event, along with a special Advisor.ca worksheet to help you better manage […]

By Sheila Avari |June 24, 2003

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MDRT annual meeting update: Roadblocks to family wealth planning and their solutions

Roadblocks to family wealth planning and their solutions Canadian advisors find value in conference’s non-financial elements And the survey says… income affects attitude Best practices attract the masses BONUS TOOL: Advisor.ca time management worksheet Back to MDRT Annual meeting coverage main page To overcome estate planning obstacles, the Gallos’ reommended that advisors let the personal […]

By Sheila Avari |June 24, 2003

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IDA conference update: National securities regulator would save $40 million a year, study says

National securities regulator would save $40 million a year, study says Bases loaded for securities reform, Oliver says Painless prospecting — Marketing through “advocacy” client Berkshire exec says compliance costs will fell advisors, dealers BONUS TOOL: Asking clients for referrals (a template letter) Back to IDA coference coverage main page “If the fees collected under […]

By Doug Watt |June 24, 2003

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