An Ontario court said the plaintiff has a viable claim for breach of trust and fiduciary duty
Lawsuit's goal is to have discount brokerages return trailing commissions to investors
Ontario is considering alternatives to a DSC ban, but will join the CSA in outlawing trailers for discount brokers
The Canadian industry still rates poorly because asset-weighted median expenses are relatively high
Most investors don't understand the concept of embedded compensation, such as trailer fees
The OSC's research challenges the justification for DSCs and trailing commissions
The hearing involved two clients over age 90 sold DSC funds with seven-year redemption schedules
Expert insights for advisors with commissions-based books
RBC, BMO and National Bank divisions are the latest firms to be named
In submissions to the CSA, investors are critical of regulators and advisors