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ETF Guide 2024

We dive into the intricacies of ETFs and investigate how the market is responding to recent trends.

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Report Card on Banks 2024

This year's research reveals how well the Big Six are meeting branch advisors' need for coaching, fair pay and effective tools

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Dealers’ Report Card 2024

Advisor satisfaction across most of the 11 full-service and mutual fund dealers in the Report Card has held steady or improved compared with 2023

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Brokerage Report Card 2024

The Report Card, which has been published for more than 30 years, explores the concerns and needs of investment advisors in Canada as their firms…

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Budget 2024

Everything you need to know about this year’s federal budget

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The case of Emerge ETFs

The cease-trade order on all 11 ETFs from Emerge Canada Inc. represented the first time such an order had been placed on a family of…

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Focus on ESG 2024

We look at carbon credits, regulations, ESG and private equity, and more.

Insurance Advisor Report

Investment Executive's brand-new survey of independent insurance advisors unveils their challenges plus key industry trends

The Bridging Finance case

Follow our coverage of Bridging Finance Inc., a portfolio manager and exempt market dealer based in Toronto.

  • August 6, 2024
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Insurance Guide 2024

We look at suitability, underwriting, insurance sales and much more in this year's edition

  • May 12, 2024
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Special Report on Retirement 2023

Clients retiring today are living longer, and many have changed jobs throughout their careers — sometimes including work overseas. This year’s Special Report on Retirement…

  • November 12, 2023
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Budget 2023

Everything you need to know about this year’s federal budget

  • June 23, 2023

Advisors’ Report Card 2023

Findings from the 2023 Report Card series showed advisors are entrepreneurial but still seek business guidance and support from their firms

  • October 15, 2023
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Report Card on Banks 2023

Branch-based advisors and planners said they appreciated certain support offered by their banks, but there's still room for improvement. 

  • September 17, 2023
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Dealers’ Report Card 2023

Dealer firms may be losing ground in their quest for financial advisors’ approval, according to this year's Report Card

  • August 27, 2023
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Brokerage Report Card 2023

The Report Card, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, highlights the resiliency and innovation of many of Canada’s investment advisors in the face of…

  • June 2, 2023
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ETF Guide 2022

Manufacturers adjust to a new investment environment

  • April 22, 2024
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ETF Guide 2023

First-mover advantage, how small players survive, liquid alts turn 5, and more

  • October 14, 2023
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ETF Guide 2021

From cryptoassets to carbon offsets, Canadian ETFs keep adapting to investor demand

  • October 11, 2021

Insurance Guide 2021

In this year's Insurance Guide, we deliver the goods on par policy dividends, insurance-tracking shares, how to buy a book of business — and so…

  • June 13, 2021