Opinion: Tax reform needed to lift gloom in corporate sector
Federal budget did little to invigorate sluggish investment spending
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Does growth in self-managed accounts defy need for advice?
Tech, profound shocks have changed investor behaviour
- By: Ian Russell
- January 16, 2023 January 16, 2023
- 15:00
Creating policy to improve business spending, productivity
A new approach is needed to replace failed government programs
- By: Ian Russell
- November 21, 2022 November 21, 2022
- 15:00
For fair and balanced regulation, displace expert committees
Regulators require internal compliance expertise
- By: Ian Russell
- September 26, 2022 September 26, 2022
- 15:00
Keeping clients close in turbulent times
Advisors and firms are well positioned to instil investor confidence
- By: Ian Russell
- August 3, 2022 August 3, 2022
- 15:00
Finding the right policy to expand small business investment
Taxpayer incentives, pension fund mandates are options worth exploring
- By: Ian Russell
- June 8, 2022 June 8, 2022
- 15:00
Renovating private equity markets in Canada
Action is critical given the importance of small business to the economy
- By: Ian Russell
- April 5, 2022 April 5, 2022
- 15:00
Expect turbulence ahead in wealth markets
Positioning, sound policy will help firms weather the inflationary storm
- By: Ian Russell
- February 18, 2022 February 18, 2022
- 12:43
The challenge to differentiate wealth services
Advisors can offer a personalized experience through deeper client engagement
- By: Ian Russell
- September 15, 2021 September 13, 2021
- 15:00
Expanded cost reporting poses an important and challenging task
The CSA is expected to propose new cost reporting for investors
- By: Ian Russell
- July 21, 2021 July 22, 2021
- 16:14
Complex exempt market offerings require more vigorous oversight
Extensive oversight is needed for integrated EMD and IC/PM business models
- By: Ian Russell
- May 26, 2021 May 26, 2021
- 17:22
Budget 2021 was a disappointment to the investment industry
Opinion: Without a detailed fiscal plan, program spending and budget deficits may exceed the current projections
- By: Ian Russell
- May 3, 2021 February 6, 2023
- 15:45
How to integrate the CIPF into a consolidated SRO
A clear delineation of responsibilities would allow for an effective relationship
- By: Ian Russell
- April 16, 2021 April 16, 2021
- 10:48
Positive surprises during the pandemic
The changes ushered in by Covid-19 will have a long-term impact
- By: Ian Russell
- March 31, 2021 March 31, 2021
- 15:19
Dealers pursue strategic partnerships to offer alternative investments to clients
A number of smaller investment dealers have made acquisitions to improve the depth of their product shelves
- By: Ian Russell
- February 3, 2021 February 3, 2021
- 15:00
Helping different generations meet their retirement goals
Continued transformation and innovation is needed to meet the demands of baby boomers and millennials
- By: Ian Russell
- November 18, 2020 November 18, 2020
- 16:51
The coming battleground for retail distribution
The recent uptick in small advisory firms reflects several factors affecting the Canadian wealth business
- By: Ian Russell
- October 6, 2020 October 6, 2020
- 09:35
More effort needed to achieve task force policy objectives
Overlapping regulatory agendas will require constructive coordination
- By: Ian Russell
- September 23, 2020 September 23, 2020
- 16:39
Closing the circle to benefit investors
SRO reform can lead to a better outcome for dealers and their clients
- By: Ian Russell
- July 29, 2020 July 16, 2020
- 16:00
Culture can’t be lost in shift to remote work
Executives have realized that remote-based operations can continue in a post-pandemic world
- By: Ian Russell
- June 3, 2020 June 3, 2020
- 13:58
Ontario securities task force has opportunity to do more
The task force’s approach should extend beyond updating the Ontario Securities Act
- By: Ian Russell
- April 8, 2020 April 8, 2020
- 16:53
Expect structural change in the investment industry as competitive conditions intensify
Scale is vital to the success of smaller investment dealers
- By: Ian Russell
- February 12, 2020 March 13, 2020
- 15:47
Industry engagement key to burden reduction measures
Engaging with regulators is an important part of ensuring new rules are implemented effectively
- By: Ian Russell
- December 18, 2019 December 18, 2019
- 16:13
Changing the game on cross-border data processing
Why strengthening personal data protections poses a looming challenge for the Canadian investment industry
- By: Ian Russell
- October 16, 2019 November 10, 2019
- 16:41
Lessons from the recent GMP Capital transaction
Why well-managed small and mid-size independent dealers are competing effectively
- By: Ian Russell
- August 15, 2019 November 10, 2019
- 12:33