Melissa Shin

Melissa is the editorial director of Advisor.ca and leads Newcom Media Inc.’s group of financial publications. She has been with the team since 2011 and been recognized by PMAC and CFA Society Toronto for her reporting. Reach her at mshin@newcom.ca. You may also call or text 416-847-8038 to provide a confidential tip.

Partnering like a pro

Partnering like a pro

In this new column, we look at how two professionals benefit from working together — and what you can learn

By Melissa Shin |April 9, 2024

6 min read

IAPW expects smooth transition for Laurentian advisors

IAPW expects smooth transition for Laurentian advisors

Two firms use same vendors, and iA has experience recruiting corporate advisors

By Katie Keir and Melissa Shin |April 5, 2024

2 min read

Pat Dunwoody steps down from CETFA

Pat Dunwoody steps down from CETFA

Plus, changes at IG Wealth and CIBC Mellon

By Melissa Shin and Staff |April 2, 2024

3 min read

How Daniel Kahneman’s research influenced financial advice

How Daniel Kahneman’s research influenced financial advice

Economist's findings helped advisors understand that people often make irrational decisions

By Melissa Shin |March 27, 2024

4 min read

How to improve confidence in ETFs

How to improve confidence in ETFs

There are practical steps to take following the Emerge Canada saga

By Melissa Shin |March 25, 2024

5 min read

What we’ve learned from the Emerge ETFs saga

What we’ve learned from the Emerge ETFs saga

A year after an unprecedented cease-trade order, unitholders are still waiting for answers

By Melissa Shin |March 25, 2024

9 min read

BMO to begin racial equity audit this year

BMO to begin racial equity audit this year

And all Big Six banks that pledged to increase the number of Black board members have done so

By Melissa Shin |March 21, 2024

4 min read

Raymond James foresees hitting $100B in a few years

Raymond James foresees hitting $100B in a few years

The firm also hopes to reach 25% women advisors by 2025

By Melissa Shin |March 18, 2024

3 min read

CFRs, CE and cybersecurity among CIRO’s priorities

CFRs, CE and cybersecurity among CIRO’s priorities

The SRO also updated its exam timeline for mutual fund dealers

By Melissa Shin |March 13, 2024

3 min read

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