Dispersion of returns strengthens case for global diversification
Franklin Templeton’s Dina Ting highlights opportunities in China, the U.K., Mexico and more
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Manulife partners with U.K. asset manager
The two firms will serve clients in Europe, Asia, Bermuda, Canada and the U.S.
Things may be looking up for Canada
A pair of portfolio managers make the case for cautious optimism
Uncertainty about the war with Iran weighs on Wall Street
The jump in oil prices worsened worries about high inflation, sent Treasury yields higher
Bank of Canada rethinking inflation framework amid persistent shocks: Rogers
Senior official acknowledges that the central bank underestimated how persistent inflation would be after the pandemic
Industry groups urge Ontario to rethink taxation
Pre-budget submissions also float single insurance licensing system among provinces, fiduciary standard for advisors
Sun Life lowers interest rates on some policies
Changes impact business, personal and legacy products
- By: Jonathan Got
The math of life insurance pt. 2
Thinking about life insurance as a portfolio of products, and three client service best practices
- By: Jeff Cait
Ontario to unveil budget amid global economic uncertainty
The province's finance minister has signalled Ontarians must plan for tougher times
Gas prices remain elevated even as they show hints of easing
Prices remain volatile as the direction of the conflict keeps changing
TD cuts forecast for home sales, prices for 2026 after weak activity in Q1
Economist expects housing activity to take most of the year to recoup first-quarter losses
Wealthsimple gets regulatory green light to get in on prediction markets
It's the second firm in Canada to receive approval to offer futures and forecast contracts
- By: Noushin Ziafati
EU lawmakers approve trade deal with U.S. but add safeguards
The safeguards were added because of the tensions over Greenland
Bank competition grows, but Big Tech faces doubts
Approval of charters for non-banks on the rise, but industry wary of tech giants: Fitch
- By: James Langton
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The return of geopolitics
If oil supply hasn’t returned to normal by mid-year, higher inflation and slowing global growth could become the dominant themes of 2026
- By: Steve Locke
Manulife partners with cancer support provider to launch pilot program
Health coaches to support group benefits clients throughout cancer journey
- By: Jonathan Got
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