Credential Direct named top discount brokerage for customer service
Scotia iTRADE, Credential Direct round out top three
Active traders offered research, discounts and preferred interest rates
Proposed changes step up supervisory requirements and aim to ensure consistent regulatory oversight
Changes include a new minimum account balance and a new fee structure
Highly satisfied investors frequently use tools and seminars offered by the firms
Technology on self-directed platforms has continued to improve
Purchase builds a strong presence in the UK
81% of young Canadians plan to begin investing online within the next five years
To qualify, investors must execute at least 150 commission-generating trades during the previous quarter