Shareholder

Industry

Paying dealers to solicit shareholder votes in director elections creates ‘unmanageable’ conflict: IIROC

The SRO released guidance on such conflicts of interest on Thursday

By Staff |May 23, 2019

2 min read

Industry

Power Corp. shareholders reject say-on-pay proposal

The vote was 23% in favour, 77% against a greater shareholder voice on executive compensation

By The Canadian Press |May 14, 2019

2 min read

Estate Planning

Estate freezes: when estate and family law converge

The way an estate freeze is set up can have significant implications in family law.

By Nathalie Boutet and Michael Henry |April 4, 2017

5 min read

Market Insights

Are share buybacks good for your client’s portfolio?

Yes, but look under the hood at the firm’s financials

March 4, 2016

6 min read

Industry

Should government nix flow-through shares?

A new report suggests flow-throughs are bad for investors and the economy.

By Staff |February 8, 2016

2 min read

Estate Planning

New share donation rules could improve estate planning

If your clients are charitably inclined and looking to sell their businesses, they may be able to get a tax break.

By Melissa Shin |April 22, 2015

4 min read

Planning and Advice

Co-owners’ divorce leaves business in limbo

Jerrod and Penelope met and married when they were employees at a competitor firm. Their financial situations were similar, so they didn’t bother with a marriage contract or shareholders’ agreement.

By Dean DiSpalatro |January 16, 2015

6 min read

Market Insights

Profit from shareholder activism

Activist shareholders can come across as troublemakers. But, studies show companies restructured after activist campaigns tend to outperform.

By Dean DiSpalatro |January 16, 2015

3 min read

Tax News

Shareholder agreements explained

A shareholder agreement is a document used to establish the guidelines that will govern the workings of a company and the relationship between the company shareholders.

By Francois Bernier |September 16, 2014

1 min read

Industry

OSC unveils proxy voting roundtable agenda

The Ontario Securities Commission has released the final agenda, discussion topics and panelist list for its proxy voting roundtable.

By Staff |January 9, 2014

1 min read

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