Investment Counsel Association of Canada – Investment Executive https://www.investmentexecutive.com Canada's news source for financial professionals Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:48:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.3 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/01/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.png Investment Counsel Association of Canada – Investment Executive https://www.investmentexecutive.com 32 32 HST impact overlooked in debate over retirement savings reform https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/industry-news/hst-impact-overlooked-in-debate-over-retirement-savings-reform/ Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:56:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/hst-impact-overlooked-in-debate-over-retirement-savings-reform/ Rebranded Portfolio Management Association of Canada calls on governments to synchronize their efforts

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]]> Industry associations target retirement savings https://www.investmentexecutive.com/in-depth_/special-reports/industry-associations-target-retirement-savings/ Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:47:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/industry-associations-target-retirement-savings/ The pre-budget submissions for 2011 tackle RRSPs, employer-based savings plans and the tax treatment of some financial products

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]]> ICAC conference report: Panel outlines problems facing SROs https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/industry-news/icac-conference-report-panel-outlines-problems-facing-sros/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:50:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/icac-conference-report-panel-outlines-problems-facing-sros/ Financial services industry must address the issues with self regulation proactively, Waitzer says

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]]> Alleged investment scheme prompts investor warnings https://www.investmentexecutive.com/building-your-business/financial-planning/alleged-investment-scheme-prompts-investor-warnings/ Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:34:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/alleged-investment-scheme-prompts-investor-warnings/ ICAC releases investment firm selection checklist

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]]> Canada won’t avoid regulatory shake up prompted by market turmoil: panel https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/from-the-regulators/canada-wont-avoid-regulatory-shake-up-prompted-by-market-turmoil-panel/ Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:10:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/canada-wont-avoid-regulatory-shake-up-prompted-by-market-turmoil-panel/ Much more cooperation among world securities regulators

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]]> ICAC urges Ottawa and provinces to move forward on single regulator https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/industry-news/icac-urges-ottawa-and-provinces-to-move-forward-on-single-regulator/ Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:50:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/icac-urges-ottawa-and-provinces-to-move-forward-on-single-regulator/ “Opt-in” approach would provide national consistency in regulation, enhanced enforcement, lower regulatory costs

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]]> Market turmoil will put client relationships to the test: ICAC panel https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/industry-news/market-turmoil-will-put-client-relationships-to-the-test-icac-panel/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:15:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/market-turmoil-will-put-client-relationships-to-the-test-icac-panel/ Discussing a client’s long-term objectives helps shift the focus and fosters stronger relationships

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]]> Prepare for radical change to “flawed” regulation, advisors told https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/industry-news/prepare-for-radical-change-to-flawed-regulation-advisors-told/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:10:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/prepare-for-radical-change-to-flawed-regulation-advisors-told/ Advisors should be wary of the prospect of a more protectionist global financial system

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]]> Asset management firms to maintain profits by cost cutting https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/industry-news/asset-management-firms-to-maintain-profits-by-cost-cutting/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:25:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/asset-management-firms-to-maintain-profits-by-cost-cutting/ 20% of firms expected to report negative margins in 2008

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]]> Economic recovery will be slow and drawn out, economists tell ICAC https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/economic-recovery-will-be-slow-and-drawn-out-economists-tell-icac/ Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:15:00 +0000 https://www.investmentexecutive.com/uncategorized/economic-recovery-will-be-slow-and-drawn-out-economists-tell-icac/ Global growth could fall below 1% if demand continues to fall, Drummond warns

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