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Advisors need compensation flexibility

As jurisdictions around the world consider banning embedded compensation, many Canadian financial planners point out that this long-standing arrangement benefits many clients.

By Staff |October 20, 2011

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Fee vs. commission not clear cut

Establishing the compensation model for services rendered amounts to one of the most difficult decisions for members of any profession and normally flows from client preferences, the professional’s needs and his or her perceptions of the market. The professional needs adequate compensation while the client may or may not grasp the value of services rendered. […]

By Al Emid |January 25, 2011

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