Women

Advisors dish up details from the gender divide

Plus, they share how they're making a difference for others in the industry

By Michelle Schriver |March 8, 2018

5 min read

Women’s financial goals more modest than men’s: report

A recent report that highlights differences between men and women when it comes to investing seems to raise as many questions as it answers. Mylo Financial Technologies finds that women’s financial goals are 52% smaller than men’s: on average, women’s financial goal value is $24,842, compared to $47,810 for men. The reason for the discrepancy […]

By Staff |March 7, 2018

3 min read

Where advisors can fill the gaps for women clients

Many of your clients likely struggle with finances, but women, in particular, might be having a hard time. A survey commissioned by Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC) finds that 86% of Canadian women struggle with at least one issue when it comes to finances, including: Read: 25% of Canadian retirees live with debt: survey (An […]

By Staff |March 5, 2018

2 min read

How boards are faring under regulator’s diversity imperative

26% of the average S&P/TSX 60 firm’s directors are female

By Melissa Shin |January 26, 2018

6 min read