News - Announcements

New Strategic Relationship Formed with Dynasty Financial Partners

May 02, 2013

Andrew Marsh, CEO, discusses Richardson GMP’s reasons for its strategic relationship with U.S. Dynasty Financial Partners on BNN.

Richardson GMP expands private wealth management across the border

May 01, 2013

Richardson GMP today announced that it has formed a strategic relationship with Dynasty Financial Partners, a premier network of independent Investment Advisors. The reciprocal relationship will enable Richardson GMP to offer a broad range of wealth management products and services to Dynasty clients in Canada and allow Dynasty to provide services for Richardson GMP clients in the U.S...

Richardson GMP earns top ranking in supporting high net worth clients

Apr 29, 2013

For the fourth consecutive year, Richardson GMP Limited received top rating in the Investment Executive (IE) 2013 Brokerage Report Card, scoring a 9.1 average of all categories measured. The highly regarded annual IE Brokerage Report Card asks Advisors from 13 investment firms to evaluate their firms...

Gareth Watson, VP, Investment Management & Research discusses Canadian earnings & his market outlook with BNN

Apr 29, 2013

Gareth Watson, Vice President, Investment Management & Research at Richardson GMP spoke with BNN on April 23rd about Canadian earnings updates and his market outlook. Expectations for the year remain set for moderate gains…

Joey Mack talks to BNN about what the Bank of Canada interest rate hold and forecast means for bonds

Apr 18, 2013

Joey Mack, Director, Fixed Income for GMP Securities LP spoke with BNN about the Bank of Canada’s recent announcement that it is keeping interest rates at 1% and lowering its forecast. Joey shares insight into what this means for bond rates and where investors may be able to find value in fixed income products…

Announcement of Richardson GMP shareholder liquidity amendments

Jan 31, 2013

GMP Capital Inc. (GMP) (TSX: GMP), Richardson Financial Group Limited (RFGL), a subsidiary of James Richardson & Sons, Limited, and Richardson GMP Limited today jointly announced that they have reached an agreement in principle regarding changes to the Richardson GMP Limited (Richardson GMP) shareholder liquidity event.

Richardson GMP first in Canada to be certified for Fiduciary Excellence

Dec 12, 2012

Richardson GMP today announced that it has become the first Canadian investment advisory firm to be certified for fiduciary excellence. After a rigorous assessment process to audit its practices, the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX) has determined...

Gareth Watson discusses earning results of big retailers with BNN

Nov 16, 2012

Sears, Target, Wal-Mart and Gap reported earnings results on Nov. 15. BNN talks to Gareth Watson, Vice President, Investment Management and Research, about how this news translates over to the U.S…

Richardson GMP is proud title sponsor of TIFF's celebration of Bond

Oct 25, 2012

TIFF rolls out the red carpet for a glamorous evening of adventure and intrigue for Designing 007: 50 Years of Bond Style...

David Andrews Outlook for Q4 (video)

Oct 18, 2012

David Andrews, Director, Investments & Advice, Richardson GMP appeared on BNN’s Business Day with Frances Horodelski to discuss his outlook for the final quarter of 2012. Learn why David is neutral on Canadian equities and overweigh on U.S. equities...

Adam Salahudeen brings his expertise to Richardson GMP’s Tax & Estate Planning Group

Oct 17, 2012

Richardson GMP announced today that Adam Salahudeen has joined its team of Tax & Estate Planning professionals as Vice President of Tax & Estate Planning...

Joey Mack, Director, Fixed Income, GMP Securities LP discusses the provincial bond market

Oct 16, 2012

Joey Mack, Director, Fixed Income, GMP Securities LP discusses the provincial bond market with BNN. The discussion also addresses where the best place to find value is today...

Watch Gareth Watson discuss market strategies on BNN

Aug 24, 2012

Gareth Watson, Vice President, Investment Management & Research at Richardson GMP discusses current business issues on BNN.

How is the Quebec election shaping provincial bonds?

Aug 21, 2012

BNN asks Joey Mack, Director of Fixed Income at GMP Securities.

Watch Gareth Watson co-host the Lang & O'Leary Exchange

Aug 14, 2012

Danielle Bochove and Gareth Watson, Vice President, Investment Management & Research at Richardson GMP delve into the business issues of the day and provide an update.

Gareth Watson co-hosts the Lang & O'Leary Exchange

Jul 23, 2012

Amanda Lang and Gareth Watson, Vice President, Investment Management & Research at Richardson GMP provide an update on the business world.

Richardson GMP appoints John Stubbs as Branch Manager Vancouver Office

Jun 14, 2012

Richardson GMP proudly appoints John Stubbs to the role of Branch Manager for its Vancouver office. Bringing a solid network of relationships and over 20 years of financial services expertise to the firm, John will take a leadership position with our existing high net worth advisory practices...

Richardson GMP Limited appoints advisors to its Board of Directors

May 16, 2012

Richardson GMP Limited today announced the appointment of advisors Mark Begg and Murray Bockhold to its Board of Directors, joining returning Board members: Winthrop H. Smith, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Summit Ventures NE, LLC and President of Sugarbush Resort; Kevin Sullivan, Deputy Chairman, GMP Capital Inc...

Richardson GMP earns top industry ranking in products and support for high net worth clients

Apr 26, 2012

For the third consecutive year, Richardson GMP Limited (Richardson GMP) received top rating (9.3) by advisors in the 2012 Investment Executive (IE) Brokerage Report Card. The highly regarded annual IE Brokerage Report Card asks advisors to evaluate their firms, whether bank-owned, independent or boutique, in categories such as advisor autonomy...

Joey Mack on BNN’s Market Call

Apr 24, 2012

Joey Mack – Director, Fixed Income, GMP Securities shares his top fixed income ideas on BNN’s Market Call – April 24, 2012...

Richardson GMP to accelerate its growth momentum

Apr 18, 2012

Richardson GMP announces plans to capitalize on a significant growth momentum in the Toronto market place today as it officially opens its new expanded office at 145 King Street West consolidating its two Toronto locations. Mike Reynolds, who joined the firm in late 2011 as Director, Wealth Management and Branch Manager, will focus on growth for the GTA targeted for...

Richardson GMP unveils a new look for its website

Apr 07, 2012

Leading-edge wealth management firm Richardson GMP, known for its innovative and exclusive investment solutions for high net worth clients, is proudly launching its newly rebranded website...

2012 Federal Budget

Mar 30, 2012

The Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty, tabled the Federal Government’s 2012 Budget on March 29, 2012. Highlights include changing the age of eligibility for Old Age Security to 67, and the opportunity to defer OAS benefits to age 70 for a higher pension amount. In a key corporate tax measure, the designation of late and partial eligible dividends will now be allowed…

Richardson GMP to accelerate its growth momentum: Luc Papineau is appointed Branch Manager

Nov 30, 2011

Richardson GMP announces plans to capitalize on a significant growth momentum in the Montreal market with the appointment of Luc Papineau to the role of Director, Wealth Management and Branch Manager of its Montreal office...

New RRSP/RRIF investment rules

Sep 12, 2011

The 2011 Federal Budget proposed several changes to the enforcement of anti-avoidance rules on Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and Registered Retirement Income...

So what now?

Aug 18, 2011

While we are pointing out the obvious, we will note that market performance since the last week of July has been challenging at best...

Overreaction or reality check

Aug 08, 2011

We will not sugar coat today’s market situation as performance since April, and the last couple of weeks in July in particular, has been terrible. Not only have many market indices, such as the TSX Index and the S&P 500, corrected so too have many commodity prices which does not bode well for the Canadian stock market in general...

Richardson GMP goes long on discretionary management

Jul 28, 2011

Discretionary management has a bright future in the private client industry, providing a documented approach to wealth management with a system of checks and balances, David Porter, equity owner and portfolio manager at Richardson GMP, tells Family Wealth Report...

Raise the ceiling or else?

Jul 28, 2011

We are less than a week away from the self-imposed August 2nd deadline for the United States to increase its debt ceilingfrom the current $14.3 trillion. The United States has imposed a debt ceiling limit since 1917 as one of several ‘checks & balances’ for its political system...

Federal Budget 2011 Retabled: low-tax plan for jobs and growth

Jun 06, 2011

Now with the support of a majority conservative government, Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty tabled the Federal Budget “The Next Phase of Canada’s Economic Action Plan – A Low-Tax Plan for Jobs and Growth” on June 6, 2011...

Richardson GMP partners with TIGER 21

May 17, 2011

Richardson GMP is pleased to announce its strategic partnership as coexclusive wealth management partner with TIGER 21 Canada (The Investment Group for Enhanced Results in the 21st Century), the premier peer-to-peer learning network for high net worth investors who have been successful in their chosen fields and have a minimum of $10 million in assets to invest...

Winthrop H. Smith, Jr. appointed Chairman of Richardson GMP Limited Board of Directors

May 11, 2011

Richardson GMP is pleased to announce the appointment of Winthrop H. Smith, Jr.* to Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors...

Richardson GMP earns top industry ranking in advisor autonomy, products and support for high net worth clients

May 11, 2011

For the second consecutive year, Richardson GMP Limited has been awarded top overall ranking (9.2) by advisors in the 2011 Investment Executive (IE) Brokerage Report Card...

Investment Executive 2011 Report Card

May 02, 2011

How advisors rated their firms...

Richardson GMP aligns with PPI to Benefit Investors Insurance alliance means local insurance expertise and increased choices for HNW clients

Apr 12, 2011

Richardson GMP is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, Richardson GMP Insurance Services Limited and PPI have established a strategic alliance to provide a national insurance advisory service...

Richardson GMP appoints Annie Boivin to Manager, Wealth and Estate Planning: Firm builds wealth and estate planning expertise

Apr 07, 2011

Richardson GMP is pleased to announce the appointment of Annie Boivin to Manager, Wealth and Estate Planning. Annie is a tax expert and financial planner with 20 years of industry experience...

Federal Budget 2011: A low-tax plan for jobs and growth

Mar 22, 2011

Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty has tabled his 6th Budget as “The Next Phase of Canada’s Economic Action Plan – A Low-Tax Plan for Jobs and Growth”. Forgoing the traditional purchase of new shoes on Budget Day, Flaherty preferred to retread an old pair of shoes to symbolize the practicality of this budget...

Richardson GMP appoints Gareth Watson to Vice President, Investment Management & Research

Feb 02, 2011

Richardson GMP is pleased to announce the appointment of Gareth Watson to Vice President, Investment Management & Research. Gareth will play a key role in helping to develop and communicate Richardson GMP’s core investment strategy platform...

Richardson GMP appoints André L’Espérance as Director, Wealth & Estate Planning

Nov 16, 2010

Richardson GMP is pleased to announce the appointment of André L’Espérance as Director, Wealth & Estate Planning. With more than 20 years of experience, André will lead and expand the firm’s insurance capabilities...

Richardson GMP: get the facts

May 30, 2010

Richardson GMP Limited* (Richardson GMP) is a leading, independent wealth management firm, serving Canada's most successful families and entrepreneurs. The firm is national in scope with Investment Advisory teams across Canada and over $12.5 billion in assets under administration as of April 2010...

Richardson GMP leads the industry in products and services for high net worth clients

May 04, 2010

Richardson GMP Limited (“Richardson GMP”), is proud to have received the top overall ranking in this year’s highly regarded Investment Executive (“IE”) Brokerage Report Card...

Investment Executive 2010 Brokerage Report Card

May 04, 2010

How advisors rated their firm...

Richardson GMP brings clients the optimum philanthropic giving experience

Apr 14, 2010

Richardson GMP Limited (Richardson GMP) announced today that the firm has established a partnership with Benefaction Foundation, a charitable public foundation, which will provide its clients and Investment Advisory Teams access to efficient and cost-effective strategies for charitable giving by enabling them to customize their financial contributions to charitable organizations while significantly reducing their tax burden...

Federal Budget 2010 - leading the way on jobs and growth

Mar 10, 2010

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty had few surprises in the federal budget he unveiled in Ottawa Thursday, pledging to continue the stimulus measures rolled out in the last year while vowing to return to balanced books as soon as possible...

Richardson International named among Canada’s 50 best managed companies

Feb 17, 2010

Richardson International Limited, Canada’s largest, privately owned agribusiness, has secured a place on the annual list of the 50 best managed companies in the country. The achievement marks Richardson International’s first nomination and first win in this prestigious national program for demonstrating its ability to manage change while continuing to build financial success...

Richardson and GMP: top ranked for serving HNW clients

Nov 12, 2009

Advisors stand behind their firm...

GMP Private Client L.P. and Richardson Partners Financial Limited complete transactions, creating Richardson GMP Limited

Nov 09, 2009

GMP Capital Inc. and James Richardson & Sons, Limited, today jointly announced the successful completion of the transactions which resulted in the combination of their respective wealth management businesses and the creation of Richardson GMP Limited...