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Mixed reactions to proposed ban on embedded commissions
The CSA’s newly released Consultation Paper 81-408 has elicited varying responses

Opinion Tax-wise estate transfers
The best thing advisors can do for bereaved clients is make the process of transferring assets stress-free and tax-efficient, writes Mike Connon
Opinion Taking a wider view
Global awareness is changing the game for commodities traders writes Michael Yeung, and it’s up to Canadian to leverage it to move beyond their home bias
Opinion Bitcoin buyers beware
Advisors who disregard the fundamentals of cryptocurrency do so at their own risk, writes Mike Connon

Passive investing heading 'towards a crisis'
Portfolio manager on the value of fixed income, active management and why investors should be worried about lack of liquidity trading
Seven steps to help children learn money lessons
TD Wealth portfolio manager passes on sage saving advice to his two young daughters – and shares these tips with WP
Investors head for havens amid persistent growth fears
With sensitive market indicators flashing danger signs, the appetite for safer assets is as high as ever

Provisus Wealth Management Downside Protection
With talk of a recession looming in the stock market, this is a good time to review a fundamental consideration of portfolio construction, namely downside protection
Provisus Wealth Management Beta vs Return
Diversification by spreading monies across multiple asset classes is the cornerstone of modern investment theory.
Provisus Wealth Management Justify your fees
Fees have become a hot topic with increased transparency and pressure from low cost digital advice platforms