Watch this video by Jonathan Chevreau who explains why fees matter so much to investors. He explains a simple calculation that shows how long it will take for the MER to consume one third of your investment.

In a recent Globe and Mail article, Boyd Erman praises OSC Chair Howard Wetston on his achievements during his first year and outlines a “to-do” list for the remainder of Mr. Wetston’s term…

In the continuing industry attack on the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI), investment complaints are taking longer to resolve, “largely due to the level of co-operation…

The Autorité des marches financiers (AMF) has announced a consultation on compensation of consumers of financial products and services in Québec. The AMF is seeking information on…

This article by Brian Bridger shows how, compared with reports issued three months ago, three year fund performance numbers look remarkably better and suggest lower volatility despite many funds having current negative returns. Investors should look at averages over a longer period of time and over various time frames, says Bridger, in order to understand the full story…

FAIR Canada would like to commend the OSC for securing 27 month convictions for two individuals involved in running a boiler room operation. At the time the OSC executed a search warrant at their Markham offices…