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Clients with mental health issues at risk of poor financial decisions

Annually, 20% of Canadians will experience a mental health or addiction problem, finds a 2011 research paper from the Mental Health Commission of Canada. And when Canadians reach 40, one-in-two have or have had a mental illness. Chances are your client will be one of those affected—and they may need your help to avoid poor […]

By Staff |April 25, 2018

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Primer on real assets risk

A look at infrastructure equity, real estate equity and real asset debt

By Katie Keir |April 24, 2018

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Surveys find gaps in employees’ financial support, disability coverage

The number of Canadians whose workplace benefits include disability coverage is falling, and few companies provide support for employees’ financial health, according to surveys released Tuesday. Canadian workers spend an average of six hours every week worrying about financial matters, Mercer’s “2018 Global Talent Trends Study” says. Most companies aren’t doing much to address employees’ […]

By Staff |April 24, 2018

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OSC hands out $800,000 penalty to 1832 for sales practices

Sports tickets, golf fees and champagne cited as excessive promotional spending

By Staff |April 24, 2018

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