The IFB summit tackled the “developed and sophisticated industry” focused on taking money
The alliance aims to meet the continuing education needs of independent financial advisors
Course helps independent advisors create and maintain a FINTRAC compliance regime
IFB Academy gives financial professionals the opportunity to earn CE credits by taking online courses
The growing costs and efforts associated with compliance are taking a toll on smaller dealers and independent advisors, the associations states in a submission to Finance Canada
Both groups are in agreement that eliminating embedded commissions would have serious repercussions for dealers and their advisors
Regulators must take their role of ensuring an efficient and competitive marketplace more seriously, according to the head of the IFB
Scott Findlay, the new head of the IFB, says that maintaining the independence of financial advisors is crucial to ensuring that clients have the best options in product choice and advisor compensation
The group is concerned that if the premiums become taxable, many employers will discontinue or reduce extended health-care coverage
Findlay to replace incumbent John Dargie