Backward step for national regulator?
The launch date for the new regulator has been reset to 2018
- By: James Langton
- July 28, 2016 October 19, 2019
- 23:55
The launch date for the new regulator has been reset to 2018
“If we don’t change, we’re going to become obsolete”
Focus is on small businesses’ pensions
One goal is to reduce the potential for regulatory arbitrage
Different regulators are covering the same turf
Net redemptions of mutual funds are easing off
Will regulators actually go ahead with reform proposals?
Proposals aim to make the advice channel more consumer-friendly
IIROC believes the current social media rule works
Insurance firms can gain a better understanding of their clients
Industry lobbyists feel that ombudsman favours investors
Traditional financial services firms are seeking robo-advisors
Dividend reductions may cause difficult client conversations
Delays in launching the CCMR may boost costs for participants
Rocky markets make clients nervous about their finances
Clients seeking diversification are looking beyond government bonds
Focus will be on stimulus spending to spur long-term growth
Insurers create low-fee seg fund offerings for affluent clients
Ontario’s exports will have their moment in the sun in 2016
TSXV is looking to the U.S. to drum up business
Hiring strategy is focused on acquiring clientcentric advisors
There’s concern that the CCMR would give regulations new powers
IIROC proposals would allow firms to expand sales forces
Advisor reaction to proposed commission changes was not positive
Advisors need to be aware of clients in the “switch zone”