Industry

Quake impact will be severe, but short-lived

Reader Alert: What do you think is the overall impact of the crisis in Japan? Vote in our poll here. The earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on Friday, March 4 have shaken global equity markets, as uncontrolled nuclear reactors sent indices lower on Tuesday. Investors are now struggling to determine what the long-term impact […]

By Steven Lamb |March 15, 2011

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Global insurance industry feels Japan tremors

The Canadian insurance industry is closely watching events unfolding in the wake of Friday’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan that caused colossal damage to life and property. Global reinsurance giant Swiss Re said in a statement Monday that the company is still evaluating its exposure. Earthquake shock and tsunami coverage for residential insurance policies is […]

By Vikram Barhat |March 14, 2011

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Business owners need succession help

Small and medium-sized business owners can make great clients. Their net worth is usually higher than average and their complex needs allow the advisor to demonstrate their expertise in tax and estate planning. If there is one area that needs special attention, however, it is succession planning. Nearly half of Canadian family business owners have […]

By Steven Lamb |March 14, 2011

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MFDA accepts settlement with Pan Chen

A settlement hearing in the matter of Pan Chen was held today in Vancouver, British Columbia before a hearing panel of the MFDA’s Pacific Regional Council. The Hearing Panel accepted the settlement agreement between MFDA staff and the respondent, as a consequence of which the respondent: In the settlement agreement, the respondent admitted that between […]

By Staff |March 14, 2011

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