Provincial difference of opinion on a new standard for advisors does not presage a divided co-operative securities regulator
The carve-outs for any proposed best interest standard to avoid adverse market consequences would be extensive and complicated
A renewed focus on firm culture is the most productive future direction
Different rules for securities regulation are inefficient and costly
The Investor Advisory Panel's report calls for further changes that may not be in the interests of ensuring that investors are informed
New trade agreement with the European Union offers huge opportunities for Canada's investment industry
The IIAC responds to a recent Inside Track column from the advocate for investor protection
Many Canadians are already saving enough, IIAC head says. Voluntary, not forced, savings are best
Regulators should be cautious, placing more emphasis on efficiency in the regulation of capital markets to calm nervous investors
Ian Russell, president and CEO of the Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC), discusses the launch of the IIAC Hall of Fame, designed to bring recognition to the best and brightest in the Canadian investment industry. He spoke at the IIAC 2013 Annual Conference in Toronto.