John Powell

Biggest investment scams

Scam artists looking to ensnare investors are taking advantage of those troubled by economic uncertainty and volatile markets, says The Canadian Securities Administrators.

By John Powell |December 9, 2011

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Industry

Social Media ETF launched

Investors may or may not "like" this. The first ever social media ETF has hit the market.

By John Powell |November 16, 2011

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Industry

Ipsos: Social essential to business

The Internet has become a dialogue rather than a monologue and advisors had better get in on the conversation, this according to Steve Levy, president, Ipsos Reid – East.

By John Powell |November 8, 2011

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Industry

Raymond James’ advisors going Social

Raymond James is embracing the social media phenomenon.

By John Powell |November 3, 2011

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Industry

Board: Force banks to use OBSI

The Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) has come out swinging, following the withdrawal of Toronto Dominion Bank the organization.

By John Powell |October 31, 2011

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Industry

Business owners ignoring succession planning

Canadian business owners are not preparing for the future.

By John Powell |October 19, 2011

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Economic Indicators

More debt for Canadians, corporations

Everyone is feeling the pinch. According to two separate reports, individual Canadians and corporations are having more and more trouble trying to gain ground in this weak economy.

By John Powell |October 11, 2011

Planning and Advice

Ranking your Twitter followers

So, you or your business has hit a milestone of 1,000 Twitter followers. Hold off on releasing those party balloons and streamers, just yet.

By John Powell |October 4, 2011

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Investors demanding stability, security over gains

More and more, Canadians are considering safer investment options. On-going global market volatility and a host of other factors which raise the spectre of the 2008 downturn have spooked investors, this according to a BMO survey.

By John Powell |September 30, 2011

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