IAP to focus on advice gap, innovation, investor-friendly reforms
The threat of a shortage of financial advice is cited by industry groups as a reason to avoid tougher investor protection rules
- By: James Langton
- May 14, 2019 November 13, 2019
- 12:42
The threat of a shortage of financial advice is cited by industry groups as a reason to avoid tougher investor protection rules
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The lack of women in VC leadership may impact which firms get funded, a report says
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CIBC Private Wealth Advisors will assume advisor responsibilities for three funds
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Alex Tapscott also settled with the SEC, paying a $25,000 civil penalty
Mark Evans will serve a three-year term as director
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SRO says high risk, high volume trades, insufficient notes should have raised red flags
New guidance broadens range of supports that discount brokers can provide
Court grants Wealthsimple's application for closing judgment
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But the advantages digital banks have enjoyed on fees is shrinking, as Ottawa pulls policy levers
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Gallagher will oversee Richardson rebrand under iA Financial
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Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques not extended
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