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Industry offers lots for regulators to chew on
By Staff |June 14, 2017
4 min read
With all the shade being thrown at financial services lately, you might find yourself having lots of discussions with clients about fund fees. Read: Opinion: How to reform a rotting banking advice system For its part, IFIC has embarked on an education campaign of its own, explaining in a report the options available to investors […]
By Staff |June 7, 2017
2 min read
Canadians show no signs of slowing down when it comes to investing in mutual funds. IFIC reports that, for the month ending April 30, 2017, assets under management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry reached $1.42 trillion, compared with $1.39 trillion the previous month. Read: No trailers for advice unless you provide advice, says IFIC […]
By Staff |May 25, 2017
1 min read
Series A funds shouldn't be provided through discount brokers, for example
By Staff |May 8, 2017
Proposal aims for disclosure of full MERs
By Staff |April 26, 2017
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada says Duane Green, president and CEO at Franklin Templeton Investments, has joined IFIC’s board. Green replaces Don Reed, who recently retired from Franklin Templeton. It also announces that WeirFoulds LLP has joined as an affiliate. The firm has experience with various types of investment funds and capital market participants.
By Staff |February 17, 2017
Check out the latest portal for advisors.
By Staff |February 3, 2017
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) has wasted no time in responding to CSA’s notice that suggests securities regulators are on track to ban embedded commissions.
By Staff |June 29, 2016
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) has released its updated Voluntary Guidelines for Fund Managers Regarding Fund Volatility Risk Classification.
By Staff |June 28, 2016
IFIC has released a guide to help mutual fund dealers deliver on the final phase of CRM2.
By Staff |June 23, 2016
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