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Regulators’ Report Card 2016: Regulatory trends

Regulators’ Report Card 2016: Regulatory trends

Pablo Fuchs, senior editor with Investment Executive, and Fiona Collie, staff writer, discuss whether survey participants want to see a merger of the SROs and…

Regulators’ Report Card 2016: Editors discuss results

Regulators’ Report Card 2016: Editors discuss results

Pablo Fuchs, senior editor with Investment Executive, and Fiona Collie, staff writer, outline the key findings of the 2016 Regulators’ Report Card. Ratings are a…

Desire for SRO merger intensifies

An IIROC/MFDA merger, which 80% of survey participants support, has been the subject of long-running debate

How we did it

For the eighth year in a row, compliance officers (COs) and company executives throughout the investment industry shared their thoughts about the regulators.

Perception of regulators is a little rosier

Despite volatile markets, an uncertain economic environment and increasing regulation, Canada's regulators are holding their own

Audit process generates mixed views

There are conflicting opinions about regulators' auditors and the approach they take during the auditing process

Regulators’ responses getting better?

Although regulators usually provide quick responses to registrants, the replies are too cautious in the content they provide

Regulators’ approach needs improving

COs and company executives indicated that regulators could take steps to make their policies clearer and more flexible

Costs of regulatory burden take their toll

Fewer resources or smaller compliance departments are making the regulatory burden more onerous for smaller firms

Time to get rid of commissions?

A slight, but nonetheless vocal majority believe now is the time to eliminate embedded commissions

Budget 2016: Personal tax changes

Budget 2016: Personal tax changes

Jamie Golombek, managing director, tax & estate planning, CIBC Wealth Strategies, discusses the main changes to personal taxes. He spoke from the budget lock-up in…

Ottawa aims to make post-secondary education more affordable

This year’s budget proposes several changes to student loan and student grant programs

Feds to invest in boosting the middle class

Ottawa aims to spend on infrastructure and expanding the innovation economy

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.