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As part of the ISS MI Global Research and Advisory Solutions ecosystem, Investor Economics offers comprehensive coverage that delves into every aspect of the financial services ecosystem.

Through a range of specialized research services, we deliver insightful analyses that provide our readers with a deep understanding of the dynamic marketplaces they are involved in. Our team is committed to creating groundbreaking paradigms, introducing innovative analytical frameworks, and empowering our readers to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the financial industry. With our in-depth coverage, we explore the intricacies of the entire financial services ecosystem, ensuring our readers stay informed and equipped for success.

Powered by proprietary databases, published research, and in-person presentations, the Global Research and Advisory Solutions team delivers advanced data analytics, comprehensive market intelligence, and insightful thought leadership to help clients identify product and distribution opportunities, monitor trends and make strategic decisions to thrive in the highly competitive asset and wealth management business. 

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Women in Brokerage June 2023


The Investor Economics Women in Brokerage study provides an update on the progress Canadian brokerage firms are making in attracting and retaining female advisors.

Why does this matter?

  • By the year 2028, it is estimated that women will control almost $4 trillion in assets in Canada
  • Increasing female representation in the brokerage channel is crucial as female advisors are well-positioned to address the unique needs of female clients.
  • While firms continue their efforts to improve these percentages, female representation in the full-service brokerage (FSB) channel remains low.

The full Women in Brokerage report is available to current clients. Contact ISS Market Intelligence Customer Service for more information.

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The Women in Brokerage report is part of the Retail Brokerage and Distribution Report series which looks at developments in the Canadian retail brokerage industry and provides brokerage executives with a multi-faceted yardstick for measuring their firm against the industry at large. By giving a sense of what is happening in the industry, the report aids the decision-making of manufacturers, such as mutual fund complexes and life insurers. The report systematically identifies emerging trends and subsequently monitors them on an ongoing basis, allowing companies to efficiently track the role of the brokerage industry in managing the wealth of individual Canadians.

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The Deposit Report is ISS Market Intelligence’s flagship research focused on the multiple deposit products available in Canada and the distribution channels through which they are sold.

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In this latest insight we investigated ISS MI’s European fund flow data in search of clues as to how flows into Article 8 and 9 funds responded in a volatile environment.

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Over 95% of advisors report using fintech for trading and clearing, portfolio rebalancing, and investment analytics, according to a survey of 814 advisors conducted by ISS MI Market Metrics.

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Our Report looks at developments in the Canadian retail brokerage industry and provides executives with the ability to measure their firm against the industry at large. 

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Our host Goshka Folda invites Alex Dunnin, Research Director at Rainmaker Information, to discuss Australia's market trends, investor preferences, and opportunities for global fund managers.

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Building a brand is more akin to chiseling stone than molding clay. Brand perception is profoundly influenced by factors outside of marketing’s investment performance...

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Financial advisors and asset managers face the same dilemma—how best to expand and deepen relationships with clients. More than half (55%) of advisors overall ranked...

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The Insight research feature examines the Q1 sales environment from multiple vantage points, including asset classes, sponsor types, and product structures...

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Our report provides a comprehensive data-driven insight into the breadth and depth of the UK’s model portfolio market.

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This issue examines pricing in the Canadian online/discount brokerage channel and documents the early impacts of the shift to zero-commission trading.

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