Industry News

The IPP conundrum

Savvy advisors have taken the time to understand Individual Pension Plans, seeing them as a value-added service for existing and prospective clients recognizing they may be the new frontier in the asset accumulation cycle.

By Michelle Dickinson |November 17, 2011

4 min read

IFIC report lauds value of advice

Advice isn’t limited to wealthy individuals. Turns out, most investors first seek advice to start investing and grow their assets, says the 2011 Report on the Value of Advice released by the Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC).

By Staff |November 16, 2011

2 min read

TD takes Balanced Income Fund management in-house

TD Asset Management has announced that is will take over the role of portfolio advisor for the TD Balanced Income Fund, replacing Jarislowsky Fraser Limited, effective on or about December 15, 2011.

By Staff |November 16, 2011

1 min read

Canadians ill-prepared for healthcare costs

Nine out of 10 Canadians anticipate financial challenges if they were to experience a major or chronic illness, but more than half are not prepared for it, according to the second annual Sun Life Canadian Health Index compiled by Ipsos Reid.

By Staff |November 16, 2011

2 min read