Industry

Insurance industry needs young blood

A clear strategy, diversity and business innovation are some of the most important components of an attractive work environment.

By Vikram Barhat |June 1, 2011

3 min read

IIROC’s slush fund

IIROC currently holds over $32 million in an Externally Restricted ABCP Fund derived from fines and interest - a substantial sum of money by anybody’s standards. With IIROC expected to settle the disposition of the fund later this year, investors, advisors and legislators should consider the issues surrounding this fund and determine whether legislative and procedural changes are needed.

By James Hymas |June 1, 2011

9 min read

Canadians lag in financial planning

Despite proven advantages of financial planning for retirement, the majority of Canadians don’t have a financial plan for their future, according to an HSBC survey. The sixth edition of the Future of Retirement study, a global survey from HSBC, revealed that those who have a financial plan in place enjoy a clear ‘planning premium’ with […]

By Vikram Barhat |May 30, 2011

3 min read

Distributors’ Summit coverage

Advisor.ca content editor Vikram Barhat reports live from the Advisor Group’s 2011 Distributors’ Summit in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The conference ran from Tuesday, May 31 and through Thursday, June 2. Read Vikram’s coverage below: That’s it for my coverage from Niagara Falls. The 2011 Distributors’ Summit now concludes. I’d like to thank our sponsors for […]

By Vikram Barhat |May 30, 2011

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