Welcome the
NEW PROFESSIONAL
SYMPOSIUM
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AGENDA
2014 Advocis Regulatory Affairs Symposium
NOVEMBER 5, 2014 | THE FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK
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TORONTO
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SYMPOSIUM
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8:00 - 8:45a.m.
Registration and Breakfast
8:45 - 9:00 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Greg Pollock, M.Ed., LL.M., C.Dir., CFP
President and CEO, Advocis
9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Panel I
Senior Executive Blue Sky Discussion on Regulation and the Future
Change and innovation are market-driven, and the financial services sector is no
exception. New products are in the pipeline to ensure consumer needs and
demands are met — this is just good business. At the same time, financial services
is one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the economy. Our distinguished
panel will share their thoughts on the future of financial services regulation, and
what they think may be the appropriate direction and outcome.
Moderator:
Terry Zavitz, B.Mus.A., CFP, CLU, CHS, GBA, EPC
President and Founder, Zavitz Insurance Inc.
Panelists:
1. Peter Intraligi, President, Invesco Canada
2. Frank Swedlove, President, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA)
3. Greg Pollock, M.Ed., LL.M., C.Dir., CFP, President and CEO, Advocis
4. Joanne De Laurentiis, B.A., M.A., President and CEO, The Investment Funds
Institute of Canada (IFIC)
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Networking break
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Speaker:
Lucie Tedesco, Commissioner, Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
11:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Networking break
11:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Panel II
International Approaches to Advisor Professionalism
Canadian regulators are contemplating "game-changing" proposals that would
radically alter the provision of financial advice, such as a statutory fiduciary duty
and the banning of commissions. Part of the impetus behind the proposals is the
sentiment that Canadian regulators must keep pace with their international
colleagues. This panel will examine the reforms foreign jurisdictions have undertaken to professionalize their advisory sector, with a critical look at their results to date.
What can Canada learn from their experiences? Should we be so quick to follow
in their footsteps?
Moderator:
Ed Skwarek, B.A., LL.B., LL.M.,
Vice President, Regulatory and Public Affairs, Advocis
Panelists:
1. Garry Heath, Editor of the Heath Report and Former Director General of
the IFA Association (UK)
2. Ian Trevers, M.B.A., Head of Distribution UK Retail, Invesco Perpetual
3. Anthony James, Partner, Management Consulting, PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP (Australia)
4. Rod Bryson, Assistant Director, Financial Services and Insurance Strategy,
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (UK)
2:00 – 3:15 p.m.
Panel III
PwC report on the financial advice industry
To date, what has not been investigated is the contribution of professional advisors to the overall health of the Canadian economy. Members of this panel will focus on the research conducted by PwC as it
relates to small- and medium-sized financial advice businesses in
Canada. The panel will look at the structure of these businesses as
well as the economic contribution of professional advisors to the
Canadian economy.
2. Davis Yoo, Senior Advisor, Financial Services Consulting,
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
3. Dennis Bruce, B.Sc., M.A. (Economics), Senior Vice President,
HDR Corporation
4. Peter Tzanetakis, B.A. (Economics), M.A. (Economics),
Vice President, Government and Corporate Relations, Advocis
3:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks
David Juvet, CFP, CLU, CH.F.C., CHS, FLMI, AMTC
Chair, Advocis National Board of Directors
3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
Networking Cocktail Reception
2014
Panelists:
1. Byren L. Innes, HIA, FLHC, FLMI, CFSB, CLU, ChFC,
Senior Strategic Advisor, Insurance Consulting and Deals,
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
P R O F E S S I O N A L
Moderator:
Barbara Shecter, Reporter, National Post
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Consumers of financial products are increasingly relying on their
professional financial advisors to provide them with a wide range of
services that address their changing needs as they move through
their lifecycle. The analysis completed by an advisor for their client will
result in an assortment of recommendations tailored for risk mitigation, wealth accumulation, and preparations for a comfortable
retirement.
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Lunch
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1:15 - 2:00 p.m.
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Advocis, The Financial Advisors Association of Canada, is the oldest and largest voluntary
professional membership association of financial advisors and planners in Canada. We are
the home and the voice of Canada's financial advisors.
With more than 11,000 members organized in 40 Chapters across Canada, Advocis members
serve the financial interests of millions of Canadians.
Advocis is committed to professionalism among financial advisors. Our members are professional financial advisors who adhere to an established professional Code of Conduct, uphold
standards of best practice, participate in ongoing continuing education programs, and maintain appropriate levels of professional liability insurance and are committed to putting their
client interests first.
NOVEMBER 5, 2014 | THE FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK
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TORONTO