Despite alignment on several issues, best interest standard remains a key point of divergence
Vast majority also back a best interest standard
A remarkable 71% of investment advisors support the CSA's proposal to introduce a best interest standard due to the need to elevate industry standards across the board and to increase transparency in advisor/client relationships
Government plans to study universal “best interest” duty
New CARP survey finds that 89% of Canadians over the age of 55 are in favour of a best interest standard while 79% are opposed to embedded fees
The independent advisory group that represents investor interests at the OSC is calling for policy reform, enforcement action and a new best interest standard
The obligation for advisors to provide retirement advice that puts clients’ best interests first will now kick in on June 10
Ontario’s government intends to work with the province’s financial regulators on many of the Expert Committee’s recommendations
Many say the industry should be acting in clients' best interest - and regulators should introduce a standard that would apply to dealers and advisors
The regulator will also look at ways to be more responsive to solutions from the investment industry while maintaining appropriate investor protection