IFIC proposes various measures instead of a ban on embedded fees
The organization recommends a variety of measures, including capping trailer fees, in response to the CSA’s consultation paper
- By: James Langton
- June 9, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 10:50
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Morningstar calls for an end to embedded commissions
The firm’s submission to the CSA’s consultation says embedded commissions create a conflict of interest
- By: James Langton
- June 8, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 11:15
Purpose Investments introduces new bond fund
The fund is designed to maximize the yield opportunity in a short-duration, investment-grade bond portfolio
- By: Leah Golob
- June 8, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 10:20
The damaging behaviour of mutual fund investors
Morningstar study shows that harmful market timing calls push investment performance down
- By: Jade Hemeon
- June 5, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 12:40
Dynamic Funds retracts proposed fund mergers
The terminating funds affected by the cancelled merger will now have their fees reduced to stay consistent with Dynamic’s overall pricing strategy
- By: Leah Golob
- June 5, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 11:40
RBC Insurance reduces fees on some seg funds
Fees are reduced by 20 basis points on seven balanced funds
- By: Megan Harman
- June 5, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 11:15
Franklin Templeton introduces two strategic beta ETFs
The funds began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Monday
- By: Jade Hemeon
- June 5, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 10:45
Scotia launches new credit absolute return fund
The fund is designed to meet the evolving needs of institutional and private client investors
- By: IE Staff
- June 5, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 09:20
First Asset Energy & Resource Fund announces termination
Closed-end fund will terminate on July 31
- By: IE Staff
- June 5, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 09:00
Canadian ETF industry has record inflows in May
iShares and BMO had inflows of more than $1 billion in “frenzy of asset-gathering”
- By: Jade Hemeon
- June 2, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 15:30
Horizons trims management fee on fixed-income ETF
Fee on Horizons Cdn Select Universe Bond ETF will decrease to 0.09%
- By: IE Staff
- June 2, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 13:30
Asian, European equity funds outperform in May: Morningstar
The worst performers in May were fund indices that track sector-specific categories
- By: IE Staff
- June 2, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 07:30
First Asset ETFs to eliminate PACCs and SWPs
The July 1 terminations are a result of low investor demand
- By: IE Staff
- June 2, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 06:50
Wide gap exists between investors’ interest and knowledge in responsible investing
Investors would be more inclined to choose responsible investments if their financial advisors suggested suitable products
- By: Jade Hemeon
- June 1, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 12:00
Franklin Templeton’s new ETFs hit the market
The two ETFs, which began trading on Tuesday, are based on actively managed portfolios
- By: Jade Hemeon
- May 30, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 07:00
BMO Insurance introduces non-participating whole life policy
BMO Insurance Whole Life Plan offers a death benefit that grows over time through an annual performance bonus
- By: Megan Harman
- May 29, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 14:00
Fund companies need to focus on products’ uniqueness
Focusing on a product’s value proposition instead of its fee structure is key in ensuring the product stands out
- By: Beatrice Paez
- May 26, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 14:25
Mutual fund net sales continued strong pace in April
Total net sales rose by 70% during the first four months of 2017 compared with the same period a year earlier, IFIC reports
- By: James Langton
- May 25, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 16:05
Invesco streamlines mutual fund suite
Invesco Emerging Markets Debt Fund to merge into Invesco Global Bond Fund
- May 25, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 14:35
Capital Group announces fee reductions
Changes simplify pricing across the company’s mutual fund lineup
- By: IE Staff
- May 25, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 11:20
Peter Hofstra to join CI’s Harbour Advisors team
Harbour Advisors will also take over as portfolio advisor to the CI funds that Tetrem Capital Management Ltd. subadvises
- By: Leah Golob
- May 24, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 15:35
ETFs are the next stage of “evolution” at Excel
The firm’s two new ETFs use asset-class management to provide better diversification
- By: Jade Hemeon
- May 24, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 15:30
Redwood Asset Management launches two ETFs
Redwood Core Income Equity Fund and the Redwood Tactical Asset Allocation Fund began trading on the NEO Exchange on Wednesday
- By: Beatrice Paez
- May 24, 2017 October 17, 2019
- 12:05