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Advisors in favour of MGA regulation

Many say oversight of agencies would result in more uniformity across the channel and prevent advisor fraud

By: Olivia Glauberzon
July 27, 2011 October 31, 2019
14:35

Advisors give most firms good grades

Ratings for deposit-taking institutions continue to improve, as do the metrics for advisors’ businesses (includes main chart and one other)

By: Olivia Li
June 23, 2011 October 31, 2019
14:55

Advisors enjoying growth

Those with deposit-taking firms are becoming more competitive with the traditional retail investment industry (includes chart)

By: James Langton
June 23, 2011 October 31, 2019
14:40

Feedback less than positive on pay levels

Although advisors are seeing their take-home pay increase, their satisfaction with compensation is not keeping pace

By: Olivia Li
June 23, 2011 October 31, 2019
14:30

Vancity, Servus make major gains

The two credit unions in this Report Card have seen dramatic improvements in a variety of areas over the past year

By: Sanam Islam
June 23, 2011 October 31, 2019
13:56

Technology: Room for improvement

Advisors say that the banks and credit unions could be doing a lot better when it comes to tech tools and back-office support

By: Rudy Mezzetta
June 23, 2011 October 31, 2019
13:56

Online access for clients is rated highly

As client and advisor dissatisfaction with account statements continues to mount, much praise emerges for clients’ online access

By: Yumi Otagaki
June 23, 2011 October 31, 2019
13:56

A step ahead of the industry

Banks and credit unions are putting serious efforts toward promoting diversity in the workplace

By: Olivia Glauberzon
June 23, 2011 October 31, 2019
13:56

Firms’ reputations inspire pride

Credit unions’ community initiatives and the banks’ solid footing during the financial crisis led to advisor satisfaction (includes chart)

By: Iris Leung
June 23, 2011 October 31, 2019
13:00

DRC 2011: Editor on top line results

By: IE Staff
May 26, 2011 October 31, 2019
13:40

Dundee head of retail on strong report card, iPads

By: Richard McIntyre
May 26, 2011 October 31, 2019
13:35

Assante president on top report card scores

By: Steve Donald
May 26, 2011 October 31, 2019
13:30

Climbing out of the depths

Dissatisfaction reigned in last year’s Dealers’ Report Card, but the results for the 2011 survey reveal a sector and a financial advisory force that is…

By: Olivia Li
May 26, 2011 November 16, 2019
13:10

Advisors enjoying hearty gains

The latest phase of the economic recovery has been a lucrative one for Canada’s mutual fund dealers and their financial advisors. In fact, for an…

By: James Langton
May 26, 2011 November 16, 2019
12:55

Communication a priority

The three firms that saw their ratings swing significantly year-over-year cite the importance of communication and visibility of their managers

By: Rudy Mezzetta
May 26, 2011 November 16, 2019
12:50

Payouts inch upward

Although advisors are receiving greater pay, they say non-monetary recognition is equally important in a compensation package (includes chart)

By: Olivia Glauberzon
May 26, 2011 November 16, 2019
12:45

Firms emphasize training

The dealer firms that provide the best ongoing training platforms, advisors say, are those that have put a significant effort into live sessions and conferences…

By: Fiona Collie
May 26, 2011 November 16, 2019
12:40

Firms handle tough amalgamations

Advisors need the comfort of knowing they can run their businesses as usual

By: Olivia Li
May 26, 2011 November 16, 2019
12:35

Regional efforts please reps

Advertising campaigns and marketing support that cater to specific regions receive advisors’ praise

By: Yumi Otagaki
May 26, 2011 November 16, 2019
12:30

Stepping up support services

Advisors say they are happier with the support services offered by their firms; still, some advisors are not sure what services their firms offer, while…

By: Gavin Adamson
May 26, 2011 November 16, 2019
12:25