Compensation

CSA takes big step toward ban on embedded commissions

CSA today released a notice indicating that securities regulators are on course to ban embedded commissions.

By Staff |June 29, 2016

2 min read

Wealthy investors want new strategies

Wealthy investors want new strategies to insulate their portfolio from volatile markets and help them manage risk.

By Staff |June 3, 2016

1 min read

What the Raymond James-3Macs deal says about the industry

Raymond James' acquisition of 3Macs is symptomatic of a broader industry trend.

By Dean DiSpalatro |May 30, 2016

4 min read

Drafting a compensation plan for a CEO

Client profile Joey, 62, has been running a successful private mining company in Calgary for the past 15 years. He plans to leave the firm in five years, so he’s looking for a successor CEO. He can groom in-house managers, but he’s also looking externally. What compensation issues does Joey need to consider? What performance […]

By Staff |April 8, 2016

5 min read