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Letter: Time for a national voice for Main Street investors

An investor advisory council would allow retail investors to speak on their own behalf and promote active dialogue between regulators and investors, writes Ken Kivenko

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Opinion: Budget likely a political success that could haunt Liberals later

The Liberals are trying to consolidate support among progressive voters by poaching NDP policy, writes Gord McIntosh

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Take strategic advantage of ETF tax traits

Make the most of ETFs’ potential by understanding how they’re taxed

Letter: Industry has made significant progress on strategic issues throughout pandemic

Rebounding equities markets and continued demand for wealth services were major factors in strong industry performance, writes Ian Russell

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Working from home made tech ETFs one of 2020’s most exciting investments

Forward-thinking investors may want to consider adding technology ETFs to their portfolios

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Letter: Investment industry well-positioned for the post-Covid recovery

Strong performance in 2020 bodes well for the year ahead, writes Ian Russell

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Letter: CCMR needs a strategic approach

Either develop a plan to complete the project, or scrap it entirely, writes Ian Russell

  • By: Ian Russell
  • October 14, 2020 October 14, 2020
  • 11:47

Why aren’t advisors using ETFs in their portfolios?

Examining five reasons why advisors say they aren’t using ETFs

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Letter: Fundamental changes to regulatory landscape in the air

The interests of portfolio managers' clients are better protected under the current system of regulatory oversight, argues PMAC president

Letter: Time to act on structural reform

Ian Russell responds to comments on his opinion piece on SRO consolidation

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Letter: What’s the rush to merge IIROC and MFDA?

SRO reform should serve the public interest and investors’ needs, writes John Carson of FAIR Canada

Letter: SROs at a crossroads

Investors want regulation that will watch their back and a regulator they can trust, writes Ken Kivenko

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Letter: Proposed rules on vulnerable clients need clarification

The CSA framework is an important first step, but more details are required, writes the vice president of IIAC

Bare trust debacle makes fools of the law-abiding

Editorial: Last-minute policy reversals undermine an already fragile trust between tax authorities and the public

  • By: IE Staff
  • March 29, 2024 March 29, 2024
  • 12:38

Guardian Capital acquires majority of Ontario investment counselling firm

CEO Ken Rae sells his stake but stays on as key leader

Pharmacare a promise Trudeau might come to regret

The Liberals’ re-election prospects look promising thanks to the co-operation of Big Pharma

What investors can expect in 2025

Uncertain policy backdrop, divergence among central banks and risk of re-emerging inflation are forecast to shape the investing landscape

Help your client sell their beneficial interest in an estate

Here’s your helpful guide to advising clients on a complex estate sales process

It’s time to re-evaluate U.S. equities allocation

High valuations and market concentration are headwinds for future returns

Letter: A déjà vu moment for bank sales practices

New review must be approached with urgency, transparency and a commitment to meaningful action, writes Harvey Naglie

Letter: OSC’s proposed disgorgement provisions are unfair and inadequate

A better solution is to start a compensation fund, writes lawyer Joseph Groia 

Letter: A case for rethinking investor education

Behavioural design is no silver bullet, writes Harvey Naglie