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Canadians need reassurance on open banking, says Accenture
While the technology offers significant benefits, consumers cite privacy concerns and other risks that must be addressed
Real estate has boosted immigrant wealth but also increased risk
Statistics Canada study shows Canadian immigrants are more reliant on housing equity than non-immigrants
Economists rule out rate rise but what about recession?
Most economists surveyed believe BoC will hold-steady next week
Evolve launches world’s first US pot sector ETF
The new fund provides active exposure to a market with the potential to dwarf Canada’s
Why advisors are "aiding and abetting" embedded fees confusion
Portfolio manager welcomes title policy commitment in budget but says regulators should be ashamed of inaction over trailor fees
Is it time for a tax-free pension plan?
Amid alarming savings statistics, new research proposes that low-to-middle income Canadians could benefit from new TFPP model
How raising the retirement age would benefit Canadians
Pushing retirement from 65 to 67 years old could help address numerous challenges that Canada is facing
Gold's hot streak goes cold as investors seek riskier assets
The precious metal is on pace to erase its 2019 gains as hopes of economic growth stoke demand in other investing spaces
New platform launched for independent dealers and advisors
The platform brings together a host of tools and products to assist in providing unbiased investment solutions

Business Strategy How to be more productive by scheduling fun first
The science behind slacking off
Business Strategy How (properly) wasting time at work increases productivity
Our workaholic culture and the business epidemic tend to villainize time-wasting behaviours during work — like leisurely lunches and web browsing — but research proves that breaks can enhance your performance, on many levels
Business Strategy Forget beanbags, these three things will help you hire and retain young people
Hiring and retaining talent is getting harder every year. What do today’s bright young people look for from a company and a career?
Business Strategy Don't let sloppy emails ruin productivity
Is email taking up too much of your time? Carson Tate explains how to regain control

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Provisus Wealth Management Understanding the Costs of ETFs and PTFs

Most investors know that passive Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are low cost investment vehicles, correct? Well, almost right!

Provisus Wealth Management Justify Your Fees

Fees have become a hot topic with increased transparency and pressure from low-cost digital advice platforms. However some advisors are still not adequately prepared and fear the fee discussion with their clients.

Broadridge Annual Market Review: 2018

A recap of last year’s market with insights for what is on the horizon in 2019

Provisus Wealth Management On the way up, again

Many investors are unimpressed by this recovery because so many bailed out in 2008 and only started to drift back into stocks as last year's volatility kicked into high gear

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