John Powell

Decorative pattern

Biggest investment scams

Scam artists looking to ensnare investors are taking advantage of those troubled by economic uncertainty and volatile markets, says The Canadian Securities Administrators.

By John Powell |December 9, 2011

2 min read

Decorative pattern

Social Media ETF launched

Investors may or may not "like" this. The first ever social media ETF has hit the market.

By John Powell |November 16, 2011

2 min read

Decorative pattern

Ipsos: Social essential to business

The Internet has become a dialogue rather than a monologue and advisors had better get in on the conversation, this according to Steve Levy, president, Ipsos Reid – East.

By John Powell |November 8, 2011

3 min read

More Columnists

John Novachis

Is your junior advisor ready to take the lead?

February 11, 2026|4 min read

Here’s why advisors need a business continuity plan

October 22, 2025|4 min read

Robin Riviere

Philosophy for advisors

February 17, 2026|3 min read

An advisor-led model puts you in competition with institutional managers

January 20, 2026|3 min read

Kevin Hayes

The hiring decisions shaping advisory firms in 2026

January 27, 2026|4 min read

You can’t do it all yourself

November 25, 2025|3 min read

Jim Lyons

We made it to Newport

January 23, 2026|2 min read

Are your clients confident about their future?

November 20, 2025|3 min read

Mathieu Messina

Three steps to a next-gen client relationship

May 5, 2025|2 min read

Harvey Naglie

CIRO’s tenure plan tests the meaning of independent

March 3, 2026|3 min read

Re: Blue Owl ‘quake’ is not what it seems

February 24, 2026|2 min read