Simpler is better, brokers say: Includes chart
But firms structure in equity or profit participation to enhance appeal
- By: Catherine Harris
- May 2, 2005 November 6, 2019
- 14:11
Latest news in Brokerage Report Card
Wanted: a few good advisors, veteran or rookie: Includes chart
Almost all the firms have plans to grow their sales forces over the next few years
- By: Maureen Halushak
- May 2, 2005 November 6, 2019
- 13:45
Aging advisors pose challenge for the dealers: Includes chart
Brokers rated succession planning low in importance but their firms are concerned about a smooth transition of assets
- By: Grant McIntyre
- May 2, 2005 November 6, 2019
- 13:35
Dealers safeguard their reputations, brands: Includes chart
Advisors consider ethics highly important; firms take compliance “very seriously”
- By: Stewart Lewis
- May 2, 2005 November 6, 2019
- 13:26
Brokers Quotes
On account statements “There’s lots of information that’s missing, such as adjusted-cost basis, that clients may want to see.” — CIBC Wood Gundy broker On…
- April 30, 2004 November 6, 2019
- 13:48
Brokers shrug off single-regulator issue: includes chart
Survey shows the average broker finds the issue is important to the industry, but not to them personally
- By: James Langton
- April 30, 2004 November 6, 2019
- 13:43
Opinions vary on prospect of mergers: includes chart
Brokers and firm management appear confident potential merging of major banks won’t hurt their businesses
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- April 30, 2004 November 6, 2019
- 13:35
Fixed-income investments fail to enthuse: includes chart
Record low yields dampen advisors’ enthusiasm for fixed-income products
- By: Kate McCaffery
- April 30, 2004 November 6, 2019
- 13:26
Firms struggling on the technology front: includes chart
Industry divided into “have” and “have not” firms, and the “have nots” have some serious deficiencies
- By: Jeff Sanford
- April 30, 2004 November 6, 2019
- 13:20
Push to promote is building: includes chart
Survey shows freedom to deal independently with clients has dropped in the past year
- By: Aileen Corr
- April 30, 2004 November 6, 2019
- 13:13
Wellington West goes out for success: includes chart
Winnipeg-based firm shuns in-house research; others have done well by building from inside
- By: Catherine Harris
- April 30, 2004 November 6, 2019
- 13:05
Employers’ efforts appreciated: includes chart
Ratings are better this year than last for most companies. But some brokers seem unaware of what employers are offering
- By: Heather Buchansky
- April 30, 2004 November 6, 2019
- 12:59
Brokers focus on insurance: includes chart
Meanwhile, those who offer planning advice still far ahead of those who actually have the training
- By: Aileen Corr
- April 30, 2004 November 6, 2019
- 12:49
A tale of two smaller brokerages
Wellington West finished on top; First Associates next to last
- By: Maureen Halushak
- April 30, 2004 November 6, 2019
- 12:44
Brokers older, more experienced and wealthier: includes chart
Survey shows brokers benefiting from a gradual switch to high net-worth clients and more asset-based compensation
- By: James Langton
- April 30, 2004 November 6, 2019
- 12:36
How we create the Brokerage Report Card
A rundown of the steps taken to survey the industry across Canada
- By: Alan Husdal
- April 30, 2004 November 6, 2019
- 12:31
Scores improve in most categories: includes Main Chart
It may be the improved markets, but advisors are in better spirits — and giving better grades
- By: Lara Hertel
- April 30, 2004 November 6, 2019
- 11:52
Account statements pilloried – again
Advisors continue to give their firms low scores when it comes to informing clients
- By: Gavin Adamson
- April 29, 2003 November 6, 2019
- 14:11
Small but independent
Brokers at smaller firms revel in their freedom and flexibility
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2003 November 6, 2019
- 12:48
Brokers shy away from U.S. research: includes chart
For first time in six years, Canadian research ranks higher as scandals in U.S. may have taken toll
- By: Catherine Harris
- April 28, 2003 November 6, 2019
- 11:07
Advisors would switch for money: includes chart
Canaccord grid is “tops,” but bank-owned firms’ payout structures come under fire
- By: Kate McCaffery
- April 28, 2003 November 6, 2019
- 11:00
Public image a definite strength in a weak market
How do smaller firms catch clients’ attention when the larger firms are backed by brand-name banks?
- By: Lisa Weaver
- April 28, 2003 November 6, 2019
- 10:52
Sound business plan crucial for success: includes chart
A good place to work often comes with a good corporate strategy, but not always the best payout
- By: Jeff Sanford
- April 28, 2003 November 6, 2019
- 10:44
A dearth of designations among brokers: includes chart
Designations are not mandatory
- By: Laura Urmoneit
- April 28, 2003 November 6, 2019
- 10:30
Berkshire, Dundee hold the stage with the pros
In their first year in the Brokerage Report Card, two firms each take top marks in one category
- By: Gavin Adamson
- April 28, 2003 November 6, 2019
- 10:24