Posts Tagged ‘wealth management’

Investors Need More Meaningful Risk Measures

By Dan Hallett on July 22nd, 2015

The measurement and communication of risk for investment funds is high on securities regulators’ radar. They continue to review this important issue and we’re awaiting their final decision. It’s striking how many years have passed, yet the...

Pros and Cons of Robo-Advisors: Are They Here to Stay?

By Dan Hallett on June 29th, 2015

Much has been written about newer investment advisory firms that dispense advice through user-friendly websites, called Robo-Advisors. This new breed of advisory firms offers many potential benefits but also faces many headwinds. Potential Benefits...

Be Clear On Your Goals, Avoid Wasting Capital, and Have Fun with Your Money

By Warren Mackenzie on June 4th, 2015

As seen in the May 2015 edition of Canadian MoneySaver magazine. You may have heard the story of the elderly gentleman on his deathbed looking back over his life. He’d spent about 80% of a large inheritance on liquor, women and the racetrack, but...

A New Solution for Wealth: The Virtual Family Office

By HighView Financial on May 22nd, 2015

You’ve worked hard to create your family’s wealth. You want it to be well managed and sustainable for future generations. Unfortunately, as we mentioned in a previous post, family wealth is not self-perpetuating. Without proper planning, it...

Regulatory initiatives may not solve this fee transparency problem

By Dan Hallett on June 18th, 2014

Securities regulators have a lot on the go.  Among the many proposed regulations is the requirement for financial advisors to show clients how much they pay in fees and the amount of commissions they collect from the client’s investments.  I...

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