Glen Gowland, incoming chairman of the Investment Funds Institute of Canada, discusses key themes from the 2012 IFIC annual leadership conference in Toronto.
Insurance advisors answered multiple-choice questions about their industry experience for this inaugural research
Housing costs are a growing worry, BMO index finds
New funds hold several big names found in broad U.S. stock indexes
Effective communication, whether digital or in person, remains key to strong client/advisor relationships
Firms must communicate with advisors and provide training when implementing new systems
Advisors want fair compensation plus the ability to avoid conflicts of interest when meeting clients' needs
The acquisition also marks the launch of Canaccord’s Ottawa office