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Industry response to embedded commissions ban: IFIC and Advocis

Industry offers lots for regulators to chew on

By Staff |June 14, 2017

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IFIC report explains problem with embedded commissions ban

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

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Mutual fund assets increase 14.2% in one year

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

No trailers for advice unless you provide advice, says IFIC

Series A funds shouldn't be provided through discount brokers, for example

By Staff |May 8, 2017

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