Mind the differences between ETNs and ETFs
With exchange traded notes, the financial stability of the issuing company is of paramount importance
- By: Jade Hemeon
- April 26, 2012 April 26, 2012
- 15:40
Top Stories in In Depth
2012 Brokerage Report Card main chart
How advisors rated their firms
- By: IE Staff
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:10
Fortunes begin to diverge
Advisors are seeing their books of business and pay climb back up - although not yet to pre-recessionary highs. However, the ratings they bestowed upon…
- By: Olivia Li
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:06
A beacon of hope for advisors
Books of business and pay levels are up, and it appears to be the top-producing advisors who are driving the industry's growth this year. Those…
- By: James Langton
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:05
A look at three types of managers
Advisors surveyed this year say branch managers can be "good," "bad" or "ugly"
- By: Gian Verano
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:00
Advisors focus on succession
Although many survey respondents are not ready to retire, they know it is a reality they must face
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:00
Firms dip their toes into social media
Following the release of IIROC's final guidelines on the use of social media late last year, firms of all stripes are in various stages of…
- By: Brent Jolly
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:00
Firms struggle with mobile technology
Nine of the 11 firms that provide support for mobile technology saw their ratings fall this year, while the remaining two brokerages saw their ratings…
- By: Shivan Micoo
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:00
Comprehensive support is crucial
When it comes to the ever-important areas related to wealth-management support services, advisors say the help of experienced and knowledgeable staff is very much needed…
- By: Olivia Li
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:00
Compensation plans need work
The good news: Advisors earned more this past year. The bad news: They are shouldering ever-increasing operational costs while reward and bonus targets are set…
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:00
Two-way communication a priority
Advisors expect commitment from their firms in maintaining a level of two-way communication
- By: Fiona Collie
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:00
Four firms take their licks
Advisors at two bank-owned investment dealers and two national independents say their firms have some work to do
- By: Johnna Ruocco
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:00
Exchange traded products facing greater scrutiny
Regulators want make sure that both investors and advisors understand the products that they’re buying and selling
- By: Megan Harman
- April 26, 2012 April 26, 2012
- 10:15
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