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October 2023

Report Card on Banks

How branch-based financial advisors and planners rated their firms’ performance

Branch advisors say institutions aren’t adequately preparing them to use new technology

Advisors recognize the limits of a restricted shelf, but say they’re still able to serve clients

The category saw the biggest rating improvement in the Report Card

Methodology for the 2023 Report Card on Banks

The Big Six are falling short of retail planners’ salary expectations

Amid uncertain economic conditions, allocations are shifting away from equity funds and into fixed-income products

Listening to advisor feedback and adapting strategies drove banks’ Report Card ratings

News

Newsmaker: George Mavroudis has seen his firm expand globally. Now he’s eyeing the retail market

Interest revenue and fee income have boosted profits

Fund industry pushes back on reforms to address liquidity issues

Ineligibility for the basic exemption disadvantages commonly used structures

Focus on Products

Two studies examine the right amount of portfolio CanCon

Comment & Insight

Editorial: The OSC should be doing more to return money to harmed investors

New 60% rate for donations below $200 takes effect this year