David Di Paolo, Kara Beitel

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Planning and Advice

No fiduciary standard needed in Canada

In the wake of numerous instances of financial fraud in North America, there has been increased focus on the duties and obligations owed by investment professionals to their clients. In the U.S. and elsewhere, regulators are proposing changes that would impose a fiduciary standard on those entrusted with managing investor funds.

By David Di Paolo, Kara Beitel |May 12, 2011

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Decorative pattern

Planning and Advice

Duty of care

In the wake of numerous instances of financial fraud in North America, there has been increased focus on the duties and obligations owed by investment professionals to their clients. In the U.S. and elsewhere, regulators are proposing changes that would impose a fiduciary standard on those entrusted with managing investor funds.

By David Di Paolo, Kara Beitel |April 1, 2011

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