Investment Executive May 2020

May 2020

News

The freeze is meant to be temporary, but no end date was announced

The economy should begin to recover this year, but progress will be slow

Investor advocates are concerned about unsuitable DSC fund sales

Bond investors take shelter in short government notes as the Fed launches a program to buy junk

Brokerage Report Card

Brokerages must help advisors weather the economic crisis

AUM rose as advisors focused on wealthy clients in run-up to pandemic

Mobile tech is key, advisors say, but some firms fall short

Wellington-Altus tops standings in a variety of categories while BMO plummets

Firms say they are putting resources into RI education and support

Advisors share their views on the CSA's client-focused reforms

Firms share their plans for both fee-based and discretionary platforms

Building Your Business

The key to managing a successful strategy for your team to work from home is to maintain a structure while accommodating staff members' personal needs

Advisors who are familiar with responsible investing will be well positioned to attract and retain millennial clients

Shaun Darchiville has spent his entire adult life in the investment industry. He is driven by a commitment to ethics and a love of music

Focus on Products

The Canadian equities market began the year on a strong note before the coronavirus pandemic led to a dramatic decline in stock prices

Comment & Insight

Editorial: Financial advisors' average assets under management reached record levels in early 2020

Watch for new foreign policy and an election in 2021