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WEBBy: IE Staff. Investment Executive has the latest news and analysis on investment products, industry news and securities regulation for financial advisors.
Hold leadership accountable for failures in ethics
WEBJanuary 11, 2023. 15:00. Leaders of the financial services industry seem rarely held to account for failures to achieve ethical and professional standards. Financial advisors have had to bear the brunt of the blame. In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the requirement for advisors to understand professional ethics as part of ...
New direction for Richardson Wealth | Investment Executive
WEBJan 25, 2021 — As of Dec. 31, 2020, Richardson Wealth reported $30.3 billion in assets, up marginally from $29.3 billion at the end of 2016. The lack of clear direction also resulted in rival firms luring away advisors from Richardson Wealth. At the end of 2020, Richardson Wealth reported 162 advisory teams, down from 199 four years prior.
News for Canadian Financial Advisors | Investment Executive
WEB5 days ago — S&P boosts forecast for Canada. Stronger-than-expected output to get a hand from monetary easing. By: James Langton. September 24, 2024. 15:03. Breaking industry and regulatory news for IIROC, MFDA and life insurance-licensed financial advisors, portfolio managers and financial planners.
The Bridging Finance case - Investment Executive
WEBAug 6, 2024 — Bridging faces $40M bill from receiver, counsel. Court asked to approve two years worth of fees in ongoing receivership. December 8, 2023. 16:05.
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Data breach victims include Empire Life | Investment Executive
WEBBy: Greg Meckbach. May 25, 2023. 16:33. Some Empire Life mutual fund and segregated fund clients are among the victims of a data breach that also affected Mackenzie Investments and other customers of Toronto-based InvestorCOM Inc. “Information related to some Empire Life segregated fund policies and Empire Life Investment Inc.’s former ...
Women in Finance Series - Investment Executive
WEBJulia Chung is a team builder, a leader, an author, and public speaker. As chief executive officer of two women-owned and women-led companies, Spring Plans, an advice-only financial planning firm, and Admin Slayer, a successful virtual assistant company, she focuses on providing the tools and resources needed to create success — whatever that looks like for each person and business.
PwC plans payouts to Bridging investors in 2024
WEBJanuary 22, 2024. 15:33. iStockphoto. Investors who were harmed in the collapse of alternative fund manager Bridging Finance Inc. are a step closer to getting some money back, but almost $300 million in disputed creditor claims must first be resolved. According to new filings in the firm’s receivership proceeding, Bridging’s court-appointed ...
The bridge to a hybrid advisor | Investment Executive
WEBNov 28, 2022 — A successful hybrid advice model requires technology that delivers on four primary goals: advisor productivity, compliance simplicity, investor engagement and seamless integration. The Advisor360° survey revealed that advisors’ biggest challenge is lack of automation and functionality of internal systems, including client onboarding and ...