Bond fund sales up sharply from last year
Elimination of fund manager exemption would create inefficiencies, says De Laurentiis
IFIC says existing exemptions should be maintained; FAIR Canads says premises underlying existing exemptions are flawed
Bond funds were the top-selling asset class
The proposed rule erects a barrier between the Canadian mutual fund industry and its Canadian clients, especially snowbirds
Investors favour bond and balanced funds
Bond and balanced funds benefit from increased sales
Report examines the advantages of advised portfolios over non-advised investors
Sales remain significantly lower compared to year earlier period
Volatile equity markets take a bite out of fund assets