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- NEW! CIFC Exam Preparation Live Webinar
- Important information about GST & HST
- NEW Branch Managers’ Examination Course Online
- NEW Canadian Investment Funds Course
- Special book offer for IFSE students
- Exempt Market Course now available in French!
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1. NEW! CIFC Exam Preparation Live Webinar |
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Do you need a little help passing the CIFC exam? IFSE Institute has the solution for you...
CIFC Exam Preparation Live Webinar
The CIFC Exam Preparation Live Webinar is a series of six 2-hour modules conducted online by a qualified IFSE instructor. Since the webinars are delivered over the web, you can participate from the comfort of your own home, office or wherever there's an internet connection. You will be able to interact with the instructor to get the answers you need to pass the exam.
What should I expect?
- You will review key concepts from the online course.
- The instructor will test your knowledge with case studies and sample questions.
- You will strengthen your understanding of the investment funds industry.
- You will get tips on what to focus on and how to write the exam.
Make sure you review all the course material before the webinar starts and be prepared to participate!
Webinar Details:
Available dates
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Time
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Oct 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, and 22, 2010
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6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
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Nov 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17, 2010
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6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST
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Cost: $80 + tax
Registration
Complete the registration form below and fax it back to IFSE Institute at 905-803-0944. For additional information, call us at 1-888-865-2437 or e-mail us at ifse@ifse.ca.
Click Here To Get The Registration Form!
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2. Important information about GST & HST |
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Starting May 1, 2010 all IFSE courses and fees will be subject to applicable taxes and shipping & handling.
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3. NEW Branch Managers’ Examination Course Online |
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The Branch Managers’ Examination Course is now available online. For those registering as a Branch Manager of a MFDA member firm, the IFSE Branch Managers’ Examination Course is the perfect solution to meet their proficiency requirements. The new online course will cover the following topics:
- Role of the Branch Manager
- Regulatory Framework
- Registration of Dealers and Representatives
- Integrity Requirement and Ethical Conduct
- Supervision
- Branch Operations
- Privacy Protection
- Anti-money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
In addition, our e-learning platform provides for an interactive learning experience. Students will be tested on key concepts through a variety of exercises, quizzes, and case studies. A full sample exam is included in the course enrolment.
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4. NEW Canadian Investment Funds Course |
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Our popular Canadian Investment Funds Course is now even better. We’ve expanded on some of our existing material and added new topics to help you become a more knowledgeable mutual fund representative. Some new concepts to be discussed include:
- New Referral Rules and Registration Requirements
- Leverage: Prescribed Disclosure
- Know Your Product (KYP)
- Series of Mutual Funds
- Fee-based Compensation Model: An Alternative to a Commission-based Model
- Target Date Funds (or Life-cycle Funds)
- Exchange-traded Funds (ETFs)
- Passive Portfolio Management
- Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs)
- Tax-free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)
- Exempt Market Dealer
- Do Not Call List: Unsolicited Communications
- Ethical Conduct
Our e-learning platform provides for an interactive learning experience. Students will be tested on key concepts through a variety of exercises, quizzes, and case studies. Two full sample exams are included in the course enrolment.
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5. Special book offer for IFSE students
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Carswell has recently published a book entitled "From Conflict to Trust: How Mutual Funds Manage Conflicts of Interest" written by André Fok Kam, B.Sc.(Econ.), MBA, FCA. The book is a basic text covering all aspects of the mutual fund industry, including conflicts of interest.
The listed price is $64.95, however, Thomson Reuters is offering IFSE students an exclusive discount of 15% bringing the cost down to $55.21 + shipping and GST.
If you are interested in ordering the book, you can phone: 1-800-363-3047 or email at editionsyvonblais.orders@thomsonreuters.com. Mention that you are an IFSE student (a subsidiary of IFIC) to take advantage of the discount.
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6. Exempt Market Course now available in French!
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IFSE is proud to announce our Exempt Market Products (EMP) course is now available in French.
Go to the French EMP course page for more details!
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