Industry News

Failed “gatekeeper” fined $30,000

A hearing panel of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) accepted a settlement agreement between IIROC staff and David Charles Parkinson.

By Staff |February 22, 2012

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What kind of planner are you?

Canadians desperately need to improve their 'hiring literacy' when selecting a financial planner, according to the FPSC. It would help if all advisors would clearly define their professional standing.

February 22, 2012

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Scotia adds Aurion to INNOVA Portfolios

Scotia Asset Management has added Aurion Capital Management as a sub-advisor to the Scotia INNOVA Income Portfolio and Scotia INNOVA Balanced Income Portfolio, effective February 21, 2012.

By Staff |February 22, 2012

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Canadians delay RRSP contribution

If you want to make an easy job seem mighty hard, just keep putting off doing it. When it comes to saving for retirement, most Canadians are doing just that.

By Vikram Barhat |February 22, 2012

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