Practice

Pershing’s no threat, say observers

Pershing’s Canadian debut stoked fears the trading heavyweight’s wide array of services will cause the advice channel to fragment, since advisors can now break away from traditional full-service brokerages.

By Melissa Shin |September 13, 2012

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Regulators to change venture issuer rules

The CSA has published revamped proposed changes to National Instrument 51-103, which regards governance and disclosure requirements for venture issuers.

By Staff |September 13, 2012

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Offer financial planning services to employees

To help your employees navigate the difficult economy, you might want to consider offering interoffice financial literacy and planning programs.

By Staff |September 13, 2012

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Business owners plan for growth

Optimism among Canadian business owners remains high—34% are very confident in growth prospects for their companies; 52% are somewhat confident, finds the Robert Half Professional Employment report. Meanwhile, 13% of execs plan to hire full-time staff in the fourth quarter of 2012. However, finding talent will be tough, says Lara Dodo regional vice president of […]

By Staff |September 13, 2012

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