CIBC economist highlights infrastructure investment theme

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Benjamin Tal, senior economist, CIBC World Markets, discusses the outlook for infrastructure spending by the Canadian government, investment in the sector by pension funds, and the investment opportunity for clients hiding their assets in cash. He spoke at the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners Conference, held at the Hilton in Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

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$45 billion in liquidity an opportunity for advisors


Duration: 3 min 18

Juvet sells Ontario East to VP Berry

Juvet sells Ontario East to VP Berry

Duration: 3 min 04

David Juvet, president and owner of Ontario East Insurance Agency Ltd., discusses his decision to sell the managing general agency to Rod Berry, vice president at Ontario East, along with several minority shareholders. He also discusses consolidation in the agency industry. He spoke at Ontario...

New research indicates 60% of pre-retirement income is plenty

New research indicates 60% of pre-retirement income is plenty

Duration: 5 min 38

Irshaad Ahmad, president and managing director of Russell Investments Canada Ltd., discusses recent research that the firm conducted about Canadians' retirement needs, the income-replacement ratio, and investing in equities during retirement. He spoke at the TSX Broadcast Centre in Toronto....

Storied 3Macs on lookout for regional expansion

Storied 3Macs on lookout for regional expansion

Duration: 3 min 51

Bart MacDougall, chairman and a portfolio manager at Montreal-based MacDougall, MacDougall MacTier Inc. and Timothy Price, president, discuss the firm’s history, its approach to business and the outlook for growth. They spoke at the TSX Broadcast Centre in Toronto. For more, see:

Advisor takes beating for cause

Advisor takes beating for cause

Duration: 4 min 25

Jason Abbott, a certified financial planner and the owner of WealthDesigns.ca Inc., describes his practice, his specialization in disability benefits, and Bay Street Brawl III, a charity event on Nov. 6 in Toronto for which he’s training. He spoke at his office in Mississauga, Ont.

AGF executive calls out to industry for diabetes fundraiser

AGF executive calls out to industry for diabetes fundraiser

Duration: 1 min 55

Judy Goldring, senior vp and general counsel at AGF Funds Inc., describes the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Ride for Research, her personal connection to the illness, and the fundraising goal she has set for the mutual fund industry in 2008. Goldring, who is also the chairperson for...

AGF challenges firms to fundraise for diabetes research

AGF challenges firms to fundraise for diabetes research

Duration: 1 min 47

Andrew McKee, president and CEO of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, describes AGF Funds Inc.’s challenge to the mutual fund industry in Battle of the Bikes, one of the charity's annual fundraising events. JDRF hopes to raise $6 million to aid diabetes research. Fidelity Investments...

Wellington West CEO outlines ambitious growth plans

Wellington West CEO outlines ambitious growth plans

Duration: 4 min 06

Charlie Spiring, founder and CEO of Wellington West Capital Inc., discusses the firm's acquisition strategy, plans for a new asset management arm and the outlook for growth. He spoke at the firm's head office in Winnipeg.

The single best use of this summer's work hours

The single best use of this summer's work hours

Duration: 2 min 40

Dan Richards, president of Strategic Imperatives Ltd., discusses current market volatility and client communication. He spoke at the TSX Broadcast Centre.



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