by admin | Jan 31, 2017 | Blog, Regulatory
The “Client Relationship Model” (CRM) is a series of initiatives that touch on every aspect of the relationship between investors and participants (including dealers and advisors) in the investment industry. Through CRM, investors will get clear, thorough,...
by admin | Jan 24, 2017 | Blog, Industry Insights
To better understand the attitudes and opinions of Canadian mutual fund holders, the Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) commissioned independent research firm Pollara to conduct a national study. The latest report – Canadian Mutual Fund Investors’ Perceptions...
by ext | Nov 8, 2016 | Blog, Careers
According to a report authored by the Conference Board of Canada, the financial services industry accounts for 780,000 jobs or 6.8% of Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP). While Toronto is Canada’s largest financial hub, there are employment...
by ext | Oct 18, 2016 | Blog
Mutual fund managers typically use one of two investment strategies: top-down or bottom-up. Top-down The top-down approach begins by looking at macroeconomic data and trends (e.g., inflation, interest rates and economic growth) to determine the regions, as well as the...
by ext | Oct 4, 2016 | Blog, Industry Insights
Most people know the basic concept of how mutual funds work: a number of investors pool their money and then a portfolio manager invests these combined assets in a specific market, such as Canadian stocks, U.S. bonds, precious metals, etc. Among their many benefits,...
