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Discipline and trust remain key for 2004

(December 31, 2003) With 2003 in the bag, financial advisors must now focus squarely on 2004. Focusing on anything might not be the easiest thing to do on New Year’s Day, of course, but that’s why it’s a holiday. Discipline and trust appear to be the watchwords for the New Year, as advisors look ahead […]

By Steven Lamb |December 31, 2003

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Few surprises ahead in 2004 tax season

(December 30, 2003) With the tax year drawing to a close, Canadians can look ahead to a fairly routine filing season, as there are few changes to the tax regime for 2004. “The good news is that the whole tax system will be indexed again, in accordance with inflation,” says Jamie Golombek, vice president of […]

By Steven Lamb |December 30, 2003

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Advisor’s Edge puts business in focus

(December 29, 2003) When it comes to planning, one might assume financial advisors are ahead of the curve, since financial planning is a big part of what they do for their clients. But when it comes to their own businesses, advisors might not be exercising the same foresight they offer clients — and that’s the […]

By Steven Lamb |December 29, 2003

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IPC advisors tackle

(December 24, 2003) Last year, it was Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. Now, a team of adventurous advisors from IPC Financial Network aims to hit new heights, by attempting to scale Argentina’s Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the Americas. Six IPC advisors will leave for Argentina for the charity climb on December 29. […]

By Doug Watt |December 24, 2003

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