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Active bond ETFs outpace passive funds

These ETFs are more likely to outperform, as they can deviate from their benchmarks and exploit market inefficiencies

  • By: Rudy Luukko
  • September 21, 2018 October 31, 2019
  • 00:17
Chart: Number of dealer firms is declining

Consolidation is main trend of past decade

The pressure on firms to evolve, invest in new technologies and keep up with ever-increasing compliance costs were the key drivers of this trend

Investment Executive October 2018, page 18, Phil Marsillo sets sights on growth

Newsmaker: Phil Marsillo sets sights on growth

The new president of IDC Worldsource Insurance Network is focused on meeting the expanding needs of the MGA's advisors

The debate over CRM3

Growing resistance to the MFDA’s plan to increase disclosure

Skyline of downtown Montreal in Summer

Beyond Quebec

NBF is making significant investments in Western Canada

Greater flexibility

Changes in CDIC coverage include new categories for RESPs and RDSPs

Chart: How Canadian’s education impacts their wealth

Study finds education leads to wealth

The low rate of RESP adoption is an opportunity for advisors to discuss the importance of education

Chart: Major regulatory changes during the past decade

Regulatory efforts continue unabated

The global financial crisis led to an unprecedented response from regulators that remains a work in progress

Remaking the industry

CSA anticipates its proposals will add costs for the industry

Banking: A shift from retail

Scotiabank’s recent acquistions were a complimentary fit

Jean-François Courveille

Focus on advisors

B2B service could become the driver of Wealthsimple’s business

  • July 27, 2018 October 31, 2019
  • 00:20

Insurance leads to better view of advice

Recent research reveals that clients who have life insurance place more value on the advice they receive and are more loyal

Investment Executive July 2018 front cover

OSC sets sights on new targets

Establishing “harm” is no easy task

New fund rule delays

Proposals would make alternative investments more accessible

Quitting annuities

Manulife’s exit leaves a big gap

Investment Executive July 2018 page 6

Healthy rise in income for firms

The average increase in earnings was a strong 21% thanks to Fairfax's and Brookfield's big gains in the quarter

Investment Executive June 2018 front cover

Disciplinary proposals panned

IIROC’s plans have been criticized by industry and investors advocates

Investment Executive June 2018 front cover

IA’s reach expands

Major insurers’ acquisitions of large MGAs a growing trend

Cybersecurity: Industry resists

New requirements would result in additional compliance costs

What drives investors to robo-advisors?

Interest and knowledge of financial matters play a key role in clients' choice of investment-management channel

Investment Executive June 2018 front cover

Newsmaker: A “compelling opportunity” for Packham

The head of newly formed Aviso Wealth aims to attract advisors from the banks, independent firms and insurers

Making a move on fees

New lawsuit and SRO proposals could affect CSA’s decision

Rules for “planners”

Policy-makers called on to do more than they’re proposing

Taxes: Incorporate — or not?

How the CRA will apply the new rules remains unclear

Women fear outliving their savings

Lower income levels, lack of confidence in investing and greater exposure to eldercare issues may be contributing factors