Thought Leadership
2012
Wrong time for OSC fee hike: IIAC, Advisor.caTue, Nov 27, 2012
Carney hands off a slowing economy, Globe and MailTue, Nov 27, 2012
Timing of OSC fee hike ‘regrettable’: IIAC, National PostMon, Nov 26, 2012
Brokerage group decries higher fees, Globe and MailMon, Nov 26, 2012
Canadian Regulators and the Little Guy, Ian Russell on BNNMon, Nov 26, 2012
Mark Carney named next head of the Bank of England, Financial PostMon, Nov 26, 2012
Burden of new OSC fees is too great, IIAC says, Investment ExecutiveMon, Nov 26, 2012
Mark Carney turns from respected Canadian banker to all-powerful financial mega-star, National PostMon, Nov 26, 2012
Pooled pensions struggle for footing, Financial PostMon, Nov 19, 2012
Industry seeks changes to PRPPs, Investment ExecutiveFri, Nov 09, 2012
Push for changes in business tax credits, Investment ExecutiveFri, Nov 09, 2012
Fiduciary duty debate: Toward a new standard?, Investment ExecutiveFri, Nov 09, 2012
IIAC urges regulators to be prudent regarding HFTs, dark pools, Investment ExecutiveWed, Nov 07, 2012
It’s hard to play Moneyball in the brokerage business - The Globe and MailTue, Nov 06, 2012
Firms subject to U.S. FATCA advised to press on with preparing despite rule delay, ReutersTue, Nov 06, 2012
Leveraged investing poses big risks, Investment ExecutiveThu, Nov 01, 2012
IIROC takes on U.S. brokers, Investment ExecutiveThu, Nov 01, 2012
IIAC calls on Ottawa to help business start-ups in budget, Investment ExecutiveThu, Oct 25, 2012
Canadian regulators weighing higher standards for financial advisors, Financial PostThu, Oct 25, 2012
CDCC general collateral repo trades to be included in CORRA, Investment ExecutiveMon, Oct 22, 2012
High-frequency trading crackdown worries dealers, National PostMon, Oct 22, 2012
Leveraging risks ‘significant losses’ for most, National PostThu, Oct 18, 2012
Promoting saving and investment, Investment ExecutiveMon, Oct 15, 2012
Tough markets hit brokerages, Investment ExecutiveMon, Oct 15, 2012
The key to winning back investors, Investment ExecutiveMon, Oct 15, 2012
Who’s looking after Libor’s mysterious Canadian cousin?, Financial PostWed, Oct 10, 2012
Regulators headed in the wrong direction, Investment ExecutiveFri, Oct 05, 2012
Smaller firms under “severe” pressure, says IIAC, Investment ExecutiveThu, Sep 27, 2012
‘Severe pressure’ on Canada’s boutique investment firms: IIAC, Financial PostThu, Sep 27, 2012
Brokerage business blues deepen, Globe and Mail Thu, Sep 27, 2012
Francesco Bongiovanni’s interview with IETV at the 2012 IIAC Annual Conference, Investment ExecutiveThu, Sep 27, 2012
For Warren Buffett, the cash option is priceless, Globe and MailTue, Sep 25, 2012
Impact of U.S. financial reform will extend to Canada and beyond, Investment ExecutiveFri, Sep 21, 2012
New study to focus on value of advice, Investment ExecutiveThu, Sep 20, 2012
Investment firms struggle with revenue models, Investment ExecutiveThu, Sep 20, 2012
Regulators to Ramp Up Fiduciary Talks, Wall Street JournalThu, Sep 20, 2012
Regulators working to keep fees down, Investment ExecutiveThu, Sep 20, 2012
Ian Russell: Succeeding in a brave new financial world, Investment ExecutiveThu, Sep 20, 2012
Facing the new competition for clients: Ian Russell Guest Column, Investment ExecutiveThu, Sep 20, 2012
IIAC to study investor satisfaction, loyalty, Investment ExecutiveTue, Sep 11, 2012
Ian Russell on Business Day : September 6, 2012 : Bay Street investment elite recognized, BNNThu, Sep 06, 2012
CFTC Inundated With Swap Rule Comments, CFTCLaw.comTue, Sep 04, 2012
Letters Pour in From Around the World on Swap Rules, ComplianceWeek.comFri, Aug 31, 2012
Natural Resources Minister Oliver wins Queen’s Jubilee Medal, The Hill TimesMon, Aug 27, 2012
OSC proposes major increase in fees, Globe and Mail Fri, Aug 24, 2012
IIAC announces Diamond Jubilee Medal winners, Advisor.caThu, Aug 23, 2012
IIAC announces Diamond Jubilee Medal recipients, Investment ExecutiveThu, Aug 23, 2012
Canada’s investment elite honoured during jubilee, Globe and MailThu, Aug 23, 2012
Are PRPPs the answer?, Investment ExecutiveMon, Aug 20, 2012
TMX takeover leaves questions, Benefits CanadaFri, Aug 10, 2012
How the New TMX was created, International Financial Law ReviewFri, Aug 10, 2012
Vik’s Pick: TMX takeover leaves questions, Advisor.caThu, Aug 09, 2012
TMX-Maple merger: IIAC raises favouritism concerns, International Financial Law ReviewThu, Aug 02, 2012
Securities veteran takes reins of new TMX board as ranks swell to 16, National PostThu, Aug 02, 2012
TMX Takeover Finalized, Advisor.caThu, Aug 02, 2012
Industry Group Plans to Oversee TMX-Maple Integration, Wall Street Journal Tue, Jul 31, 2012
Canadian Securities Administrators introduce new OTC rules covering U.S. markets, Thomson ReutersTue, Jul 31, 2012
Canadian to head international securities committee, Benefits CanadaTue, Jul 10, 2012
IIAC CEO appointed to key international committee, Investment ExecutiveTue, Jul 10, 2012
Canadian lands key role at international securities association, National PostTue, Jul 10, 2012
Canadian to head international securities committee, Investment ExecutiveTue, Jul 10, 2012
Group Presses Regulators on ’Inconsistent’ Rules, BloombergTue, Jul 03, 2012
IRS offers tax amnesty to Americans in Canada, Advisor.caTue, Jun 26, 2012
Two vice chairs appointed at IIAC, Globeandmail.comMon, Jun 25, 2012
Brown, Spiring elected to IIAC board, Investment ExecutiveMon, Jun 25, 2012
IIAC welcomes 2012/13 board of directors, Advisor.caMon, Jun 25, 2012
Enhance regulation of cross-border business: report, Investment ExecutiveFri, Jun 22, 2012
UK Minister Issues Regulatory Broadside, Marketsmedia.comThu, Jun 21, 2012
IIAC asks Finance to automatically designate exchanges approved by regulators, Investment ExecutiveMon, Jun 04, 2012
IIAC seeks nominations for Diamond Jubilee Medal, Investment ExecutiveWed, May 02, 2012
IIAC to award Diamond Jubilee Medals, Advisor.caWed, May 02, 2012
IIAC Seeks Nominations for Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipients to Recognize Major Contributors to the Canadian Securities Industry, Bloomberg Wed, May 02, 2012
Single securities body crucial as U.S. rules intrude here: we need one voice, Peter M. Brown, National PostWed, Apr 11, 2012
The Value of the New CRM Rules, Ian Russell, Investment ExecutiveSun, Apr 01, 2012
The buck’s benefits: High dollar attracts capital to fund investment and finance productivity, Ian Russell and James Kiernan, National PostTue, Mar 20, 2012
Role exchange: Should exchanges retain a regulatory role in a new age? Ian Russell and Edward Waitzer, National PostFri, Mar 02, 2012
Overcoming securities regulation lock-in, Ian Russell and Edward Waitzer, Investment ExecutiveSun, Jan 01, 2012
2011
Response to Investment Executive Guest Column, “Fund Facts still seriously flawed"Tue, Nov 01, 2011
Advisors still face a stiff challenge, Ian Russell, National PostMon, Oct 03, 2011
Staying Focused on the G20 Reforms, Ian Russell, Investment ExecutiveThu, Sep 01, 2011
Big CPP Increases No Silver Bullet – and no fair solution for young people, Ian Russell, National PostSat, Aug 06, 2011
Harmonizing Global Markets, Ian Russell, Investment ExecutiveFri, Apr 01, 2011
A More Competitive Economy Needs a Lower Tax Burden on SavingsTue, Mar 22, 2011
Making B.C.'s Future Come AliveTue, Feb 15, 2011
2010
The Current Market: The Best of Times, The Worst of TimesWed, Dec 01, 2010
Response to Investment Executive Article, The Financial Services Industry Can’t Have Things Both WaysTue, May 04, 2010
Should advisors become fiduciaries, Ian Russell, Investment ExecutiveThu, Apr 01, 2010
Markets are Globalizing: Now, How About Regulations and Tax Laws, Global AdvantageThu, Apr 01, 2010
Investor Protection: Finding the balance, Ian Russell, Investment ExecutiveFri, Jan 01, 2010
2009
Debt markets in need of reform, Ian Russell, Investment ExecutiveThu, Oct 01, 2009
Response to Halifax Chronicle Herald Article, Has the time finally come for a true market cop?Mon, Jul 13, 2009
Time to review marketplace-access fees, Ian Russell, National PostWed, Jul 08, 2009
In defence of investment advisors, Ian Russell, Investment ExecutiveWed, Jul 01, 2009
Not all commercial paper is alike, Ian Russell, Investment ExecutiveWed, Apr 01, 2009
OSC’s proposed fee model draws industry’s ire, James Langton, Investment ExecutiveThu, Jan 15, 2009
Tougher enforcement measures overdue, Ian Russell, Investment ExecutiveThu, Jan 01, 2009
2008
It’s time for improved rules and regulations, Ian Russell, Investment ExecutiveWed, Oct 01, 2008
Wealth Management, a special information supplement, Globe and MailMon, Sep 29, 2008
The new case for a single regulator, Ian Russell, National PostThu, Sep 25, 2008
Inching toward reform, James Langton, Investment ExecutiveFri, Aug 01, 2008
The trouble with tax-free savings accounts, Ian Russell, Investment ExecutiveTue, Jul 01, 2008
Coping with U.S. withholding taxes, Ian Russell, Investment ExecutiveTue, Apr 01, 2008
IDA fails to get its analysis done, Ian Russell, National PostThu, Mar 27, 2008
2007
Integrity of the financial services sector: a shared responsibility, La PresseThu, Oct 11, 2007
National communication rule needs reform, Ian Russell, Investment ExecutiveMon, Oct 01, 2007
Reform before regionalism, Ian Russell, National PostWed, Aug 01, 2007
Gaining relief from U.S. registration rules, James Langton, Investment ExecutiveSun, Jul 01, 2007