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The Importance of Client Investment Portfolio Monitoring

In a recent article, I reviewed the importance of having an Investment Policy Statement.  In this article, I'd like to…

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Structural risks of real property funds

In a recent Globe & Mail article, I was quoted as saying that I was amazed that real estate mutual…

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Is Buy-And-Hold Dead?

Not according to Dr. Burton Malkiel, one of the true legends of the Investment Industry. Last night my colleague John…

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Advisor compensation: no fee model is free from potential conflicts

Financial advisor compensation is one of those topics that is hotly debated but never fully resolved.  A recent article by the…

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ING DIRECT resumes index fund spin-doctoring

I have been a happy ING DIRECT banking and insurance client for more than a dozen years.  A little more than…

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Building A Solid Foundation For Foundations!

With the growing level of wealth in Canada, an increasing area of interest is the use of Private Foundations. In…

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Jack Bogle Says Industry Must Return To Stewardship Model

At a recent CFA Conference in Boston, Jack Bogle, the Founder of Vanguard Group, said that the investment industry should…

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Back To Basics

No matter how many times a “can’t miss” investment trend implodes, investors have demonstrated a regrettable penchant for chasing the…

  • Family Wealth Planning

Creating Disciplined Investment Structures For Ultra High Net Worth Families

For any investor, effectively managing their investments can be a challenge. The world of capital markets has become a very complex…

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The Future For Hedge Funds

It's been almost three years now since the initial cracks in the global capital markets were first experienced back in…