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Planning + low-cost funds = better outcomes, confirms report

Morningstar report looks at investor outcomes worldwide

By Staff |June 5, 2017

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FCAC seeks members for consumer protection committee

Interested applicants can apply until June 30, 2017.

By Staff |May 1, 2017

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IAP annual report highlights conflicted compensation

The panel will focus on embedded commissions in the coming year.

By Staff |April 12, 2017

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Investor complaints up 17% in 2016: OBSI

The Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) opened 350 investment-related cases in 2016, an increase of 17%, reveals the ombudsman’s annual report. However, complaints related to mutual funds dropped 3%, though they remain the number one product investors complain about, representing 44% of cases. Common shares or equities represented 34% of cases, but no […]

By Staff |March 16, 2017

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Institutional investors use ETFs for fixed income, smart beta

Canadian institutional investors hold an average of 16% of total assets under management in ETFs, finds a survey by Greenwich Associates, sponsored by BlackRock. And more than a quarter of survey respondents plan to increase their ETF holdings in the next 12 months. Helping to drive this adoption is the increasing use of ETFs to […]

By Staff |March 9, 2017

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OSC seeking Investor Advisory Panel members

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is accepting applications for membership on its Investor Advisory Panel (IAP). Members are appointed for terms of up to two years, are compensated for their time and are selected to ensure the panel has a broad range of relevant experience, skills, knowledge and perspectives. A selection committee of two commissioners […]

By Staff |March 6, 2017

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Market Insights

The link between smart hockey fans and smart beta

What investors can learn from Leafs fans

By Mark Yamada |February 24, 2017

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Market Insights

The why behind Buffett’s latest moves

This week, Berkshire Hathaway boosted its position in United, American and Delta airlines, having initially bought shares in November. If you were scratching your head about why Buffett is keen on the American airline industry, you weren’t alone. Read: Red flags for equity investors In its analysis of the investment, the Chicago Tribune notes that […]

By Staff |February 16, 2017

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OSC launches CRM2 website for investors

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has launched a new website that helps investors navigate the new annual reports introduced as part of CRM2. Read: More CRM2 myths busted Detailed explanations are provided of both the report on investment performance and the report on charges and other compensation. Investors’ unique rate of return is explained, as […]

By Staff |February 2, 2017

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Wealthsimple says it can compete in U.S. market

Wealthsimple has confirmed it is expanding to the United States. The robo-advisor, which offers services through an app, website and by telephone, on Tuesday announced a full expansion into the U.S. market with fresh financing of $20 million from Power Financial Corp. Although early U.S. users will likely be Canadians living south of the border, […]

By Simon Doyle |January 31, 2017

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