Does the Client Relationship Model go far enough?
Investor advocates are pushing for even greater changes to the advisor/client relationship
- By: James Langton
- March 28, 2014 October 21, 2019
- 14:10
Top Stories in In Depth
2014 Regulators’ Report Card: Thriving markets bolster ratings
- By: Pablo Fuchs
- March 28, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 11:30
CRM 2 is expected to have a major impact
The vast majority of COs and executives surveyed for this year's Report Card say the CRM 2 reforms will change the sector
- By: James Langton
- March 28, 2014 November 11, 2019
- 11:00
Lofty markets drive regulators’ ratings
Stronger equities markets have given those surveyed fewer reasons to gripe about the regulators that oversee their businesses. Includes main chart.
- By: James Langton
- March 28, 2014 November 11, 2019
- 11:00
How we did it
For the sixth year in a row, Investment Executive (IE) spoke with compliance officers (COs) and executives at various financial services firms to find out…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- March 28, 2014 November 11, 2019
- 11:00
Making progress with small dealers
Although there are still many concerns for small dealers, they laud their regulators for making a concerted effort to improve
- By: Scott Barber
- March 28, 2014 November 11, 2019
- 11:00
Outperformance in communication
COs and executives laud most regulators for keeping firms updated on news and developments and for making staff accessible
- By: Megan Harman
- March 28, 2014 November 11, 2019
- 11:00
Firms still feel heavy regulatory burden
The SROs are faring better than their provincial counterparts, but all regulators have work to do to improve
- By: Fiona Collie
- March 28, 2014 November 11, 2019
- 11:00
Audit process is now more inclusive
Some regulators are seeing improvements in their ratings, and it's evident they're making an effort to be collaborative
- By: Clare O’Hara
- March 28, 2014 November 11, 2019
- 11:00
Stiff opposition to fiduciary duty
Almost six in 10 survey participants are opposed to the introduction of a "best interest" standard for financial advisors
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 28, 2014 November 11, 2019
- 11:00
Three must-haves for your updated website
Your site must contain resources your audience can use
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 28, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 10:45
Does your website need a makeover?
Three questions that will tell you whether its time to redo your site
- By: Tessie Sanci
- March 27, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 11:10
How CRM 2 can enhance your clients’ experience
Prema Thiele, partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, breaks down the challenges of implementing the second phase of the Client Relationship Model. She explains how…
- By: Patricia Chisholm, Prema Thiele
- March 24, 2014 October 30, 2019
- 16:20
Is Essential Retail A Smart Money Play in Today’s Market?
With investors growing cautious toward historically expensive risk assets, defensive sectors are attracting renewed capital inflows. Skyline breaks down the current environment and explains why…
- By: Skyline
- December 8, 2025 November 21, 2025
- 08:00
Do you have the right portfolio ingredients to position clients for 2026?
Choosing the right investment management partners can help you make confident recommendations — even in unpredictable times.
- By: NEI Investments
- December 1, 2025 November 24, 2025
- 08:00
The Value of a Total Portfolio Approach
Building Resilient Portfolios for a New Era
- By: PICTON Investments
- November 24, 2025 November 24, 2025
- 08:00
The Seasons of an Advisor’s Life: Fall, a time for harvesting, productivity and shedding the old
Have You Thought About What Season Your Practice is in?
- By: Designed Securities
- September 12, 2022 September 12, 2022
- 07:00
A different frame
HNW clients want guidance on the complex challenges that wealth can bring
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- October 15, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 00:32
Powering up your practice
Referrals are key to boosting your roster of HNW clients
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- October 15, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 00:31
Where do private apartment funds fit in a modern portfolio?
The nature of private apartment funds means they can complement your client’s traditional investment portfolio.
- By: Equiton
- October 14, 2025 October 13, 2025
- 08:00
Advisor Productivity: Solving the Canadian Integration Gap
Boosting advisor productivity in Canada through integration, innovation, and global best practices.
- By: Objectway
- October 6, 2025 October 6, 2025
- 08:00
Building Trust, the Right Way at WFG
Head of Compliance for WFGIAC April Stadnek shares her perspective on the growing need for financial protection among Canadians, and how WFG supports its advisors…
- By: World Financial Group
- February 4, 2025 February 4, 2025
- 08:00
Report Card on Banks 2025 summary video
A video breakdown of the 2025 Report Card on Banks themes
- By: IE Staff
- October 21, 2025 October 21, 2025
- 12:39
Retail bank advisors identified pay as a key motivator
Paying the bills and growing their careers were priorities for the Big Six’s branch planners
- By: Roland Inacay
- October 21, 2025 October 21, 2025
- 09:59
Proprietary shelves, sales pressure not a problem, most retail planners say
But banks’ big mutual fund fees are, investor advocate says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- October 21, 2025 October 21, 2025
- 09:40
OSC seeks $37.5 million in Bridging sanctions
Regulator requests monetary penalties, disgorgement, costs and market bans
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2025 July 10, 2025
- 16:11
Insurance advisors share industry sentiment and needs (charts)
Insurance advisors answered multiple-choice questions about their industry experience for this inaugural research
- By: Katie Keir, Emily Fox
- February 12, 2024 July 9, 2024
- 00:14
Hot housing market gives some Canadians cold comfort
Housing costs are a growing worry, BMO index finds
- By: IE Staff
- March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022
- 15:02