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Why cost of mutual funds is dropping in Canada, U.S.

A study of mutual fund ownership and fees across North America

By Staff |October 4, 2017

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National Bank brokerage drops commissions for U.S.-listed ETFs

National Bank Direct Brokerage (NBDB) says its clients will now be able to carry out online trades of exchange-traded funds listed on a U.S. market with no commissions

By Staff |August 31, 2017

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IIROC guidance on managing conflicts poses challenges for dealers

01 IIROC compensation review In April, IIROC published guidance on managing compensation-related conflicts after reviewing 20 firms. The review identified three concerns: The guidance, along with CSA’s proposal on banning embedded commissions, indicates a trend “toward greater clarity, greater and better disclosure, and fewer conflicts,” says John Fabello, a partner at Torys in Toronto. Though […]

By Michelle Schriver |June 30, 2017

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The fund companies that support banning embedded fees are…

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By Katie Keir |June 27, 2017

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