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Cybersecurity – What Every Financial Professional Needs to Know

February 7, 2020

According to the Bank of Canada, cyber incidents are becoming more frequent and are posing a real threat to the financial system. Figures provided by data specialist firm Advisen show there were almost 5,000 successful cyberattacks in the global financial sector from 2014 to 2018. Cyberattacks are also increasing in sophistication and have impacted over […]

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It’s That Time Of Year! Avoid The Top 10 Most Common Tax Mistakes

February 7, 2020

Despite all the uncertainty in the world, we know there are only two things in life that are certain – death and taxes. As tax season approaches, it pays to be aware of the top mistakes people make when filing their taxes. Preparation is key as the last thing you want is to have to […]

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The Changing Face of the Workplace – Top 5 Trends for 2020

February 7, 2020

As technological change continues to grow at an astronomical pace, many companies are looking for ways to integrate their employees into the workplace of the future. Yet many can’t afford to wait any longer – the future is here. Today, everything is interconnected as businesses continue to expand their operations on a global scale. To […]

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Lights, Camera, Action! 6 Tips on How to Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking

February 7, 2020

For some, the fear of public speaking (or Glossophobia) is something we fear more than death. Hard to imagine, but the reason lies in our distant past and our evolution as social animals. At a primal level, we’re afraid of being rejected from a social group, left to defend ourselves on our own. Back in […]

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Back to Basics – Your Resume

February 6, 2020

When was the last time you gave your resume a once-over? Are you one to update it every few months, or do you let it sit for years at a time? It’s good to brush up on your skills and add to your work experience and responsibilities, but going too far overboard and micromanaging every […]