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June 2022

News

Some advisors have moved from DSCs to seg funds with chargebacks

The Canadian financial industry will be juggling two major infrastructure projects over the next two years

Proposals from the SEC and ISSB go further than the CSA’s

The 45 firms in the Profit Survey saw their net income decline, on average, by 1% year over year

Helping the industry establish sustainable investment standards is crucial, says Patricia Fletcher

Dealers’ Report Card

Advisors still value their independence, but firms can be guides and advocates

From product allocation shifts to differences in the average advisor’s profile, notable distinctions were revealed

How financial advisors rated their firms’ performance

The dealers that came out on top adapted more quickly than their peers

Financial advisors’ succession strategies include transferring books to family members and building up their advisory teams

From inflation to technology hurdles, clients at risk have many concerns

Several dealers saw upticks in their ratings after upgrading their statements and client portals, but shortcomings persist

Methodology for the Dealers' Report Card 2022

Insurance Guide

Lifecos' main digitization priorities are in sales, underwriting and on high-volume health claims

Health monitoring technology can help you offer additional value beyond the death benefit

Tax factors may influence whether a policy is owned corporately or personally

Focus on Products

How to invest: Two portfolio managers offer ways to hedge against inflation

Comment & Insight

Editorial: If the merger results in a more robust, investor-focused SRO, then short-term distractions can be forgiven

Whoever replaces Jason Kenney as UCP leader will face challenges from within the party — and from without