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Regulators make the grade on guidance

Regulators earn kudos for creating pertinent resources and connecting company executives to knowledgeable people on the ground

Mixed views on disciplinary proceedings

Some describe the investigative process as a "witch hunt." Others believe enforcement teams consider each situation carefully

Smallest clients being left behind?

Some firms are dropping more and more of their smallest clients. Other firms adamantly oppose the practice

No great opposition to proposed standard

Many say the industry should be acting in clients' best interest - and regulators should introduce a standard that would apply to dealers and advisors

How we did it

Compliance officers (COs) and company executives in Canada's investment industry shared their views about the regulators that oversee their businesses once again

MFDA releases guide to new CRM2 reports for investors

Will regulatory reforms be good for investment industry?

Experiences in Australia show that initial concern for regulatory reforms will give way to growth down the road for the financial advice business, head of…

Collaboration is key in audits

Being open with auditors will help them go the extra mile and be as flexible as they can on certain mandates

Budget 2017: Expanded tax credits

Budget 2017: Expanded tax credits

Debbie Pearl-Weinberg, executive director, Tax & Estate Planning, CIBC Wealth Strategies Group, reports on expanded tax credits in the 2017 federal budget.

Industry offers mixed reviews of this year’s federal budget

Industry offers mixed reviews of this year’s federal budget

Despite overall criticisms of the budget, the industry is happier with certain specific measures that address their individual concerns

Industry offers mixed reviews of this year’s federal budget

Federal Budget 2017 – Impacts for your clients

Keep on top of all the latest tax changes in this year's federal budget with noted tax expert Jamie Golombek.

Industry offers mixed reviews of this year’s federal budget

Middle class remains the key focus for Ottawa

The federal government is putting significant efforts behind training Canadians for the jobs of the future

Industry offers mixed reviews of this year’s federal budget

Some boutique tax credits to be eliminated

Budget 2017 puts the public transit tax credit, the deduction on employee home-relocation loans and others on the chopping block

Budget 2017: Five boutique tax credits eliminated

Budget 2017: Five boutique tax credits eliminated

Debbie Pearl-Weinberg, executive director, Tax & Estate Planning, CIBC Wealth Strategies Group, reports on five boutique tax credits eliminated in the 2017 federal budget.

The Seasons of an Advisor’s Life: Fall, a time for harvesting, productivity and shedding the old

Have You Thought About What Season Your Practice is in?

A different frame

HNW clients want guidance on the complex challenges that wealth can bring

Powering up your practice

Referrals are key to boosting your roster of HNW clients

CPPIB spending $690M for minority stake in software firm Regnology

The firm makes software focused on regulatory reporting solutions for financial institutions

Reclaiming Control: How Edward Jones Rewards Me for Building My Business, My Way

Discover how Edward Jones empowers experienced financial advisors like me with autonomy, support and a compensation model that values our experience.

Private REITs Offer Stability in Uncertain Political Environments

How private REITs can reduce portfolio volatility in times of public market turbulence.

Why the Definition of Independence Matters in the Canadian Securities Industry

Designed Securities Ltd. co-founders Gillian Kunza, CEO and Michael Konopaski, CFO explore common language, context and consensus in the Blue Ocean of independence.

Designed Securities’ AI readiness – how progress and quick pivots are leading them forward

Designed Securities Ltd. co-founders Gillian Kunza, CEO and Michael Konopaski, CFO continue their discussion about trailblazing in an industry filled wiqth conflict, opportunity, and dinosaurs.

Brokerage Report Card 2024 main chart

How investment advisors rated their firms’ support offerings and tools

  • By: IE Staff
  • June 5, 2024 June 4, 2024
  • 09:16

Insurance advisors share industry sentiment and needs (charts)

Insurance advisors answered multiple-choice questions about their industry experience for this inaugural research

Hot housing market gives some Canadians cold comfort

Housing costs are a growing worry, BMO index finds

  • By: IE Staff
  • March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022
  • 15:02

Canadian ETFs enter the metaverse

New funds hold several big names found in broad U.S. stock indexes

  • By: Rudy Luukko
  • January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022
  • 00:15

Can investing choices open doors to opportunity?

The NEI Global Corporate Leaders Fund is investing in companies that enable people to live and thrive.

Can investing choices improve quality of life?

The NEI Global Corporate Leaders Fund is investing in companies that promote people’s health and well-being.

Can investing choices create a more inclusive economy?

The NEI Global Corporate Leaders Fund is investing in companies breaking down barriers to economic participation.