The OSC has now reached no-contest settlements with all of the big banks and several other firms, generating about $342 million in compensation
The BMO subsidiaries will also make a $2.1-million payment to the OSC and pay $90,000 in costs for overcharging certain retail clients
Going to a fee-based structure has contributed to positive growth in AUM and revenue for advisors as well as increased clients’ satisfaction and trust in these advisors
The three firms also agreed to make a $3-million payment to the OSC and to pay $50,000 in costs for their role in overcharging clients
The firm had discovered that some clients in fee-based accounts were also paying trailer fees as a result of problems within its systems of control and supervision
Regulatory change is not only the biggest trend in the financial services business, but also presents one of the biggest challenges for advisors, survey finds
A new firm aims to find the right fit between fee-only advisors and clients. But FAIR Canada wants more oversight
Regulatory initiatives such as CRM2 are forcing firms to create or improve their IT platforms - as well as increase the support and education for advisors making the transition to or operating within a fee-based practice
Study from U.S. firm found that advisors who made the switch to an AUM-based fee model retained 90% of their clients
Many investors surveyed for the study indicate they would remain with their advisors even if they were informed of fees — and felt those fees were too high