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Opinion: Tax reform needed to lift gloom in corporate sector

Federal budget did little to invigorate sluggish investment spending

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Does growth in self-managed accounts defy need for advice?

Tech, profound shocks have changed investor behaviour

  • By: Ian Russell
  • January 16, 2023 January 16, 2023
  • 15:00
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Creating policy to improve business spending, productivity

A new approach is needed to replace failed government programs

  • By: Ian Russell
  • November 21, 2022 November 21, 2022
  • 15:00
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For fair and balanced regulation, displace expert committees

Regulators require internal compliance expertise

  • By: Ian Russell
  • September 26, 2022 September 26, 2022
  • 15:00
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Keeping clients close in turbulent times

Advisors and firms are well positioned to instil investor confidence

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Finding the right policy to expand small business investment

Taxpayer incentives, pension fund mandates are options worth exploring

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Renovating private equity markets in Canada

Action is critical given the importance of small business to the economy

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Expect turbulence ahead in wealth markets

Positioning, sound policy will help firms weather the inflationary storm

  • By: Ian Russell
  • February 18, 2022 February 18, 2022
  • 12:43
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The challenge to differentiate wealth services

Advisors can offer a personalized experience through deeper client engagement

  • By: Ian Russell
  • September 15, 2021 September 13, 2021
  • 15:00
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Expanded cost reporting poses an important and challenging task

The CSA is expected to propose new cost reporting for investors

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Complex exempt market offerings require more vigorous oversight

Extensive oversight is needed for integrated EMD and IC/PM business models

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Budget 2021 was a disappointment to the investment industry

Opinion: Without a detailed fiscal plan, program spending and budget deficits may exceed the current projections

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How to integrate the CIPF into a consolidated SRO

A clear delineation of responsibilities would allow for an effective relationship

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Positive surprises during the pandemic

The changes ushered in by Covid-19 will have a long-term impact

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Dealers pursue strategic partnerships to offer alternative investments to clients

A number of smaller investment dealers have made acquisitions to improve the depth of their product shelves

  • By: Ian Russell
  • February 3, 2021 February 3, 2021
  • 15:00
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Helping different generations meet their retirement goals

Continued transformation and innovation is needed to meet the demands of baby boomers and millennials

  • By: Ian Russell
  • November 18, 2020 November 18, 2020
  • 16:51
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The coming battleground for retail distribution

The recent uptick in small advisory firms reflects several factors affecting the Canadian wealth business

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More effort needed to achieve task force policy objectives

Overlapping regulatory agendas will require constructive coordination

  • By: Ian Russell
  • September 23, 2020 September 23, 2020
  • 16:39
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Closing the circle to benefit investors

SRO reform can lead to a better outcome for dealers and their clients

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Culture can’t be lost in shift to remote work

Executives have realized that remote-based operations can continue in a post-pandemic world

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Ontario securities task force has opportunity to do more

The task force’s approach should extend beyond updating the Ontario Securities Act

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Expect structural change in the investment industry as competitive conditions intensify

Scale is vital to the success of smaller investment dealers

  • By: Ian Russell
  • February 12, 2020 March 13, 2020
  • 15:47
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Industry engagement key to burden reduction measures

Engaging with regulators is an important part of ensuring new rules are implemented effectively

  • By: Ian Russell
  • December 18, 2019 December 18, 2019
  • 16:13
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Changing the game on cross-border data processing

Why strengthening personal data protections poses a looming challenge for the Canadian investment industry

  • By: Ian Russell
  • October 16, 2019 November 10, 2019
  • 16:41
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Lessons from the recent GMP Capital transaction

Why well-managed small and mid-size independent dealers are competing effectively

  • By: Ian Russell
  • August 15, 2019 November 10, 2019
  • 12:33