New research suggests Canadians pay fees at the same rate as Americans, and that the U.S. model could cost clients more over time
But a commissions ban would affect the marginal advisor
Most mutual fund firms want to retain current fee structures, but some are calling for change
FCA publishes new rules that will require investors explicitly pay for platform services
Trailer fees represent “exceptional value” for smaller investors, De Laurentiis says
When the external fee-for-service charge is taken into account, U.S. fund fees are roughly equal to those of Canadian funds
June panel will feature investors and industry stakeholders
Trailing commissions have become more important to advisors
Advisors are increasingly relying on trailing commissions as a source of revenue
Dollar-amount disclosure requirements would create uneven playing field: IFIC