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2002 in review: The fuss over Advocis

(December 23, 2002) After years of trying, Canada’s two main financial planning associations formally agreed to join forces in 2002. The merger between the Canadian Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and the Canadian Association of Financial Planners was relatively painless, but the new group’s decision to brand itself to the public as Advocis caused […]

By Doug Watt |December 23, 2002

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Ontario regulator extends insurance exam deadline

(December 20, 2002) Ontario’s insurance regulator has granted a one-month extension to students trying to write their Level 1 exam before a new life licensing regime kicks in. The exams must be booked by the end of the year, but Ontario residents now have until January 31, 2003, to write the test. Advocis (formerly CAIFA/CAFP), […]

By Doug Watt |December 20, 2002

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Advisors compare and contrast RESPs on Talvest Town Hall

(December 20, 2002) School is out for the holidays but education was on the minds of several financial advisors in Advisor.ca’s online forum this week. The specific topic of class discussion in the Talvest Town Hall was Registered Education Savings Plans. Advisors penned responses to a C.D. Howe Institute report that argued RESPs do little […]

By Jim MacDonald |December 20, 2002

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Knowing what motivates each of your team members: Priceless

One of the greatest challenges that we face as financial advisors is trying to motivate our team members. The difficulty stems from the fact that different people are inspired by different things. Some people respond to money or tangible items whereas others desire the intangibles — a word of praise, time off or a pat […]

By W. Lloyd Williams |December 19, 2002

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