David Reeve is CEO of InvestorCOM Inc., a leading compliance technology provider to the wealth management industry.
David Reeve is CEO of InvestorCOM Inc., a leading compliance technology provider to the wealth management industry.
Client-facing technology plays a vital role in achieving organic growth
Engage younger investors on their terms
Advisor time constraints, attrition are controllable factors
This growth opportunity requires freeing advisors from time constraints and meeting demand for hybrid advice
New regulations come with cost but also opportunity
Several factors, including regulatory enforcement and improved productivity, are driving a surge in adoption
Opportunities and challenges must be weighed
Tech-assisted recommendations can improve client outcomes
An InvestorCOM analysis of KYP outcomes provides positive evidence
Position yourself to effectively address clients’ evolving needs and expectations
CIRO should be focused on raising advisor competence, not easing dealer compliance
Canada's banks were told to stop calling their internal complaint office an ombudsman — they changed the sign but kept the office
Regulators should commit to a formal review of total cost reporting, including report tests with retail investors
Cait’s policy contract review framework is the right template, but it should be a regulatory requirement
As financial fraud grows more sophisticated and pervasive, the role of professional financial planners has never been more critical
Too many Canadians continue to navigate their finances alone, highlighting the need for accessible, confidence-building financial advice
30 years after the launch of what would become FP Canada, the modern profession has learned 5 important lessons
High-quality learning opportunities are increasingly essential for members of the profession
The CLHIA got the principles right nearly 30 years ago. The main thing got lost — the diversified portfolio approach is how we get it…
Here is what it costs consumers — and what a practice standard could look like
Thinking about life insurance as a portfolio of products, and three client service best practices
Lapse-supported pricing is the hidden variable in every Canadian life insurance product — most clients have never heard of it
A year after Liberation Day, global trade has proven resilient as the U.S. keeps on importing
The number of ETFs available in Canada has grown twice as fast as the mutual fund industry — faster than advisors can keep up
Liberation Day made two things clear — Trump is winging it and AI is transforming asset management
"I think about Darin a lot," says Preet Banerjee on the Canadian Advisor.cast. "He had a very big impact on me."
How firms should prepare for the next phase of fee transparency
To win, make sure every member of your team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience to all clients
Focus on the end-to-end advisor experience with tools and implement change management best practices
Start thinking differently about your retired and soon-to-be retired clients
If oil supply hasn’t returned to normal by mid-year, higher inflation and slowing global growth could become the dominant themes of 2026
Recession is unlikely, but valuations are high — a neutral equity-bond asset mix and increased diversification are recommended
Recession is unlikely, but valuations are high — a neutral equity-bond asset mix and increased diversification are recommended
President Trump’s America First policies represent a ground shift, but it’s never a good idea to chase headlines
Privacy, enterprise solutions and the danger of automatic transcripts
6 conversation-starters that will resonate with Millennials and Gen Z
How to know if a client relationship poses a potential conflict and what to do about it
How to get to the next generation by solving for your elderly clients’ pain points
Sometimes, stuff isn’t just stuff — advisors take note
Using settlement annuities to safeguard inheritance and navigate the 21-year rule
Clients think they’re fine — advisors need to know that they can lead to unintended consequences
What advisors and executors need to know about vested and unvested options
Capital markets are increasingly global — so are Canadian securities class actions
OSC document request set aside for being “unreasonable” and contrary to Charter of Rights and Freedoms
The ASC has sanctioned James Domenic Floreani, its first full proceeding against a finfluencer
How a company takeover won a group of dissenting shareholders 5 times the trading price
Beware of shiny objects — with market froth waning, fundamental strength will overtake momentum next year
Markets cling to optimism as geopolitical and economic uncertainty test the limits of investor faith
Uncertain policy backdrop, divergence among central banks and risk of re-emerging inflation are forecast to shape the investing landscape
Capitalize on opportunities in bonds, the energy transition and innovation
Four takeaways from a fireside chat with Ken Bentsen and Urban Funered
SIMA’s three-step plan tackles RRIF rules, investment management fee taxation and more
Government policies must align with economic realities and demographic trends
IFIC panel discusses ESG disclosures, fund sales and international collaboration
Five messages that turn transparency into a competitive advantage
How to construct and reallocate portfolios through a risk-first lens
Correlated markets demand a new best practice in portfolio construction: 40/30/30
These five strategies enhance tax efficiency in non-registered accounts
Expect low- to mid-single-digit returns long term, and there are storm clouds on the horizon
The differences between evergreen and traditional private investment funds, and the importance of due diligence
Six reasons the asset performs well in uncertain times, and two reasons to be careful
High valuations and market concentration are headwinds for future returns
We can’t rule out a future change to the capital gains inclusion rate, but Ottawa has reversed course for now
Client-facing technology plays a vital role in achieving organic growth
Engage younger investors on their terms
Advisor time constraints, attrition are controllable factors
This growth opportunity requires freeing advisors from time constraints and meeting demand for hybrid advice
They’re not right for all clients though, and not all advisors either
Continued growth and innovation are expected
Why one portfolio manager believes ETFs have revolutionized the investment landscape
Permanent insurance also has a host of other tax benefits
Primarily using ETFs has helped one advisor to make better investment decisions, but she attributes some success to a powerful non-financial practice
Agency provides examples of when income-earning purpose is met
Taxpayer penalized for overcontribution after relying on My Account information
Advisors should speak to clients annually about crystallization
In one case, failure to report resulted in an overcontribution penalty
Public database of proxy voting records aims to better align asset managers and owners
Evolving expectations leave some managers struggling
Opinion: The backlash has limited prospects for four reasons
The goal is to create a common language for the issuance of financial instruments
Federal budget did little to invigorate sluggish investment spending
Tech, profound shocks have changed investor behaviour
A new approach is needed to replace failed government programs
Regulators require internal compliance expertise
