Although there are concerns, the FPSC, the CIFPS, the IIAC and FAIR Canada are in favour of the recommendation to regulate financial planning
Permanent policies are becoming more expensive and less tax-advantageous, but Canadians are still buying plenty of coverage
New report also recommends a simplified approach to dealing with consumer complaints and a consumer-friendly process for recovering losses
In part four, Peter Drake, former vice president, retirement and economic research, Fidelity Investments, Canada, gives tips on tackling the perennial question of how much…
Pablo Fuchs, senior editor with Investment Executive, and Fiona Collie, staff writer, discuss whether survey participants want to see a merger of the SROs and…
Pablo Fuchs, senior editor with Investment Executive, and Fiona Collie, staff writer, outline the key findings of the 2016 Regulators’ Report Card. Ratings are a…
An IIROC/MFDA merger, which 80% of survey participants support, has been the subject of long-running debate
For the eighth year in a row, compliance officers (COs) and company executives throughout the investment industry shared their thoughts about the regulators.
Despite volatile markets, an uncertain economic environment and increasing regulation, Canada's regulators are holding their own
There are conflicting opinions about regulators' auditors and the approach they take during the auditing process
Although regulators usually provide quick responses to registrants, the replies are too cautious in the content they provide
COs and company executives indicated that regulators could take steps to make their policies clearer and more flexible
Fewer resources or smaller compliance departments are making the regulatory burden more onerous for smaller firms
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…
Choosing the right investment management partners can help you make confident recommendations — even in unpredictable times.
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HNW clients want guidance on the complex challenges that wealth can bring
Referrals are key to boosting your roster of HNW clients
The nature of private apartment funds means they can complement your client’s traditional investment portfolio.
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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…
A video breakdown of the 2025 Report Card on Banks themes
Paying the bills and growing their careers were priorities for the Big Six’s branch planners
But banks’ big mutual fund fees are, investor advocate says
Regulator requests monetary penalties, disgorgement, costs and market bans
Insurance advisors answered multiple-choice questions about their industry experience for this inaugural research
Housing costs are a growing worry, BMO index finds