Banning commissions has proven to be a failure
No one is suggesting that investors be forced to pay commissions — simply that they should have a choice in the matter
- By: Greg Pollock
- February 25, 2016 November 12, 2019
- 14:50
Editorial
Editorial
Financial advisors should have a regulatory structure similar to those of lawyers, accountants, dentists and other professionals
There needs to be a national organization that governs financial planning with ethics and educational standards
Editorial
Editorial
OLHI finds that non-binding recommendations are effective
Editorial
Editorial: Last-minute policy reversals undermine an already fragile trust between tax authorities and the public
CEO Ken Rae sells his stake but stays on as key leader
The Liberals’ re-election prospects look promising thanks to the co-operation of Big Pharma
Why the energy transition still matters
Hint: it has nothing to do with how frequently these investments are priced
We can’t rule out a future change to the capital gains inclusion rate, but Ottawa has reversed course for now
On Bonnie-Jeanne MacDonald's idea for a money-back guarantee, designed to encourage Canadians to delay receiving CPP benefits
AI, private banking, the shift from independence and more
Re: We can close Canada’s widening financial literacy gap
Guest column: “Best interest” standard not needed
The carve-outs for any proposed best interest standard to avoid adverse market consequences would be extensive and complicated