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CRM Phase 2 – History and Background
On July 15th, 2016 the Canadian financial advisory community will undergo a drastic change – a change that will shape its revenue model forever. This transformation will be a result of the...
Impact of CRM Phase 2
The Client Relationship Model (Phase 2), “CRM2”, will drive radical changes to the Canadian financial advisory industry. On July 15th, 2016, investment advisors and firms will be required to...
The “Fee” Is Not Always the “Fee”
Fees are a sensitive subject in wealth management. The often lost concept in wealth management is fair, true, and plain disclosure of fees. However, in 2016, Canadian regulators are enforcing the...
The “Fee” Is Not Always the “Fee”
Fees are a sensitive subject in wealth management. The often lost concept in wealth management is fair, true, and plain disclosure of fees. However, in 2016, Canadian regulators are enforcing the...
Mystery Shoppers Reveal Challenges of Comparing Investment Advisor Fees in Ontario
A recent article in Investment Executive highlights the results of a mystery shopping exercise wherein investment advisors were secretly evaluated by three securities regulators (OSC, IIROC, and...
Management Expense Ratio: True Disclosure from CRM Phase 2
On July 15th, 2016, CRM Phase 2 will come into effect. Investment advisors and firms will be required to disclose annual reports of charges, compensation and performance. This is a positive change...
Canada Is Not Alone in Demanding Investing Transparency: Comparable CRM Global Regulations
On July 15th, 2016, CRM Phase 2 will come into effect. Investment advisors and firms will be required to disclose annual reports of charges, compensation and performance. This is a positive change...
Getting Value from the Investment Management Fees You Pay
A question more and more investors are asking is: “Am I getting value for the fees that I pay my investment advisor?” This is a great question, which first needs to be qualified before it can be...
Get the Truth about Costs: Top 5 Questions for Investors to Ask Investment Advisors
When you are choosing an investment counsellor to manage your ongoing investments, it can be challenging to get a full picture of the costs involved. Of course, there is a fee associated with any...
What Is the Impact of CRM Phase 2? [Video]
What Is CRM Phase 2? On July 15th, 2016, investment advisors and firms will be required to disclose an annual report of charges, compensation and performance reports. A client with a portfolio of...