Market uncertainty, regulatory developments to pressure earnings
The challenge to generate satisfactory earnings may lead to more consolidation within the industry
Firm recruits 80 advisors in record succession
The goal is raise public awareness of the advantages of working with an IIROC-regulated firm and advisor
An effective risk based branch office inspection program can better protect investors and the firm’s own interests
Retail investment revenues will likely be down by 20% this year from last year if current conditions continue
Integrity, honesty and ethical behaviour are key to repairing the damage caused by high profile scandals during the financial crisis
Firms should view compliance as a means to avoid problems, not as a burden
Despite surviving the global financial crisis intact, Canada’s financial services companies are still contending with lingering global and domestic economic uncertainty, consumer indebtedness and narrow interest rate margins
M&A activity in the U.S. banking sector will intensify