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Reducing regulatory burden: An ongoing priority

Regulatory efficiency saves costs and ultimately benefits investors

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Financial advice and the resilient investor

Advisors play an important role in enhancing resiliency

Investment funds and the move to T+1

The best solution to the complex transition may be flexibility

  • By: Paul Bourque
  • September 12, 2022 September 12, 2022
  • 15:00

Successful rule implementation requires industry collaboration

The delivery of policy shouldn’t be a last step

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The importance of harmonizing title regulation

Consistency would provide clarity to investors

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Responsible investment: Developments in disclosure and standards

Industry action will help provide clarity to investors

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The regulatory treadmill: An industry perspective

A collaborative approach with realistic timelines would help reduce strain on firms

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ETFs in the Covid-19 financial crisis

The funds proved their resilience during the global pandemic

The pandemic’s impact on the individual investor

Research points to continued commitment to saving

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Designating beneficiaries electronically

The industry supports legislative changes made by the provinces, but there is still work to be done

The case for keeping our current national regulatory system

Improving the CSA makes more sense than trying to create another national regulator

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A historic period of regulatory reform

New regulations will permanently reshape the advisor-client relationship

This picture says the development of economy, successful, and achievement

Canadian investors continue to grow wealth through investment funds

Canadian investment fund sales and AUM saw a full rebound in 2020

Why Canada needs a single SRO

Consolidating the MFDA and IIROC would ultimately benefit investors, writes Paul Bourque

How are investors responding to enhanced disclosure?

Surveys show that the introduction of Fund Facts and CRM2 reports is achieving policy objectives

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Protecting older investors through a regulatory safe harbour

A safe harbour provision is necessary to ensure advisors act in their clients’ best interests 

The case for self-regulation

Why SROs work well for investors and the industry

Canadian fund investors stay the course

Research shows investors are not susceptible to redemption runs

Responsible investing: a growing priority for Canadians

Clear, consistent terminology and definitions must be established

Regulators must clarify approach to outside business activities

Unclear rules could deter registered individuals from actively contributing to their communities

Canadian investors value advice

Studies show investors are largely satisfied with the advice they receive

  • By: Paul Bourque
  • September 18, 2019 November 10, 2019
  • 16:36

Thinking outside the box: the CSA as a fintech adopter

The CSA’s renewed system project is an opportunity for the regulator to innovate

The value of asking clients for a trusted contact

Getting a contact name early can help advisors manage issues before they arise

Applying a behavioural lens to improve financial disclosure

Research shows that behavioural insights can improve the way information is shared with investors

Controlling the cost of regulation is a must

Regulators need to introduce systemic changes that will control the growth of regulation, improve regulatory efficiency and reduce the regulatory burden