IIAC

What IIROC found in its conflict of interest rule review Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

What IIROC found in its conflict of interest rule review

IIROC, the self-regulatory body for securities dealers, reviewed its Rule 42 last year dealing with conflicts of interest, uncovering some problems related to disclosures and compensation. IIROC surveyed firms in June 2016 to assess the effectiveness of the new conflict of interest rule. Ian Russell, head of IIAC, the industry advocacy group for IIROC members, […]

By Staff |June 30, 2017

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IIAC appoints board, first female chair Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

IIAC appoints board, first female chair

IIAC announced its 2017-18 board of directors and the group’s first appointment of a female chair. Charyl Galpin, head of the private client division for BMO Nesbitt Burns, has been named chair. “I am honoured to be selected to lead the IIAC Board through this unprecedented structural change to strengthen investor protection and market efficiency, […]

By Staff |June 8, 2017

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IIAC calling for top under 40 nominations Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Industry

IIAC calling for top under 40 nominations

Find out more about who you can nominate and what they'd receive.

By Staff |April 17, 2017

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The good, the bad and the tepid: reaction to the federal budget Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

The good, the bad and the tepid: reaction to the federal budget

Federal budget measures to promote economic growth don’t go far enough, says Ian Russell, president and CEO of IIAC, in a letter from IIAC responding to the budget. For example, he cites the Canadian Business Growth Fund, announced March 9, 2017 and mentioned in the budget, which provides capital from Canada’s leading banks and financial […]

March 23, 2017

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