Investment Executive May 2019 front cover

May 2019

News

Dodig appointment part of broad strategy to link brokerage, private-wealth services

SRO aims to speed up settlements

Dealers large and small see healthy growth in profits

While Ontario and Alberta grapple with big deficits, Quebec and B.C. boast surpluses

An inverted yield curve does not necessarily herald hard times

Brokerage Report Card

An overview of the 2019 Brokerage Report Card results

Products and services for wealthy clients could be bolstered

How investment advisors rated their firms

The average advisor saw higher AUM and productivity, and more client households

Whether or not a firm will thrive or dive depends on whether executives act on advisor feedback

Clarity from firms on available options may be the key to change

Advisors aren't prioritizing online tools as much as firms may think

As investor needs shift, advisors are embracing a comprehensive look at their clients' finances

Advisors also shared how firms could help further

Building Your Business

The needs of single clients can differ from those of couples, so tailor your planning services appropriately

Chris Ferris' commitment to education and financial planning helped him score top marks in the latest Canadawide CFP examination

A mixture of the latest wireless networking standard and some configuration tricks can ensure that you have excellent coverage throughout your office

Focus on Products

The equities component of equity balanced funds have benefited from relatively buoyant markets

A growing body of research demonstrates that clients leave the workforce earlier than they planned

Comment & Insight

Andrew Scheer may lead the federal Conservatives, but Jason Kenney and Doug Ford have set the narrative for the October federal election