FORUM MAGAZINE
FORUM Magazine – June 2010
COVER
Innovation At Work
What does innovation really mean in today’s financial services sector? Marjo Johne profiles four productive industry professionals – Sheila Walkington, Vince Valenti, Roy Craik and Jason McIntyre – to gain perspective on how fresh thinking and new approaches can create breakthrough opportunities for advisors and, most importantly, their clients.
Strength, Solvency & Stability
The global financial crisis spurred some media speculation about the long-term stability of life insurance companies and the policies they provide. One advisor, Paul Goldstein, decided to do some digging of his own to provide due diligence for his clients. He shares the results of his research with advisors across Canada.
COLUMNS
- Potential missteps in naming beneficiaries. By Doug Carroll
- The challenges of raising children. By Lynn Biscott
- A confident country taps big opportunities. By Michael Graham
- Drawing inspiration from professional development. By Carla Ayles
Editor's Note - Craig Harris
Chair's Message - Terry Zavitz
Profiles - Innovation at Work by Marjo Johne
Insurance - Strength, Solvency & Stability by Paul Goldstein
Ahead of the Curve - Misadventures in Beneficiaries by Doug Carroll
Ages & Stages - Challenges of Children by Lynn Biscott
Market Beat - Canada Calls by Michael R. Graham
The Leading Edge - The Joy of Conference by Carla Ayles