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Investments
Steve Locke
Advisors can help investors navigate U.S. economic uncertainty
President Trump’s America First policies represent a ground shift, but it’s never a good idea to chase headlines
- March 10, 2025 March 10, 2025
- 14:21
After volatility in Q3, investors must tread carefully
Market uncertainty calls for neutral portfolio positioning, rebalancing
- September 11, 2024 September 11, 2024
- 15:30
Central banks walking a tightrope
Bank of Canada and the Fed strive to keep inflation at bay without tipping the economy into recession
- March 28, 2024 March 28, 2024
- 15:00
Rate hikes may soon end, but caution still warranted
Balanced portfolios favouring bonds will help investors ride out economic uncertainty
- August 21, 2023 August 21, 2023
- 15:00
Investments
Robert Wilson
The total portfolio
Correlated markets demand a new best practice in portfolio construction: 40/30/30
- March 5, 2025 March 5, 2025
- 15:46
Unlocking tax alpha in client portfolios
These five strategies enhance tax efficiency in non-registered accounts
- March 20, 2024 March 20, 2024
- 15:00
Make more for your client by losing less
Defensively constructed portfolios can outperform in the long run
- December 13, 2023 December 12, 2023
- 10:00
What if stock and bond correlations are here to stay?
Column: Reconsider the assumption that government bonds outperform during equity sell-offs
- July 5, 2023 October 7, 2024
- 15:00
Tax
Michael Kulbak
Non-resident beneficiaries holding inherited property in Canada
Both tax and administrative considerations need to be managed
- February 18, 2025 February 19, 2025
- 14:45
Help your client sell their beneficial interest in an estate
Here’s your helpful guide to advising clients on a complex estate sales process
- November 18, 2024 November 18, 2024
- 16:00
In both estate administration and angling, it pays to prepare for the unexpected
Financial advisors can address property challenges, encourage clarity in wills
- August 20, 2024 August 15, 2024
- 16:00
Understand these less familiar estate-related tax returns
Optional returns may reduce or eliminate your client’s taxes
- June 12, 2024 June 12, 2024
- 11:44
Technology
David Reeve
Supercharge your practice with growthtech
Client-facing technology plays a vital role in achieving organic growth
- February 17, 2025 February 14, 2025
- 05:49
Intergenerational wealth transfer can be captured with tech
Engage younger investors on their terms
- November 27, 2024 November 22, 2024
- 16:00
Addressing internal challenges to wealth firms’ growth
Advisor time constraints, attrition are controllable factors
- October 2, 2024 October 2, 2024
- 15:04
Capturing the mass affluent wealth segment
This growth opportunity requires freeing advisors from time constraints and meeting demand for hybrid advice
- July 29, 2024 July 29, 2024
- 16:00
Investment Funds
Andy Mitchell
Older Canadians need flexibility to prosper in retirement
Government policies must align with economic realities and demographic trends
- February 14, 2025 February 14, 2025
- 09:11
Global perspectives and trends shaping the investment funds industry
IFIC panel discusses ESG disclosures, fund sales and international collaboration
- December 2, 2024 December 2, 2024
- 16:00
Investment funds industry bucks Canada’s low-productivity trend
Conference Board of Canada report details industry’s economic impact
- October 7, 2024 April 10, 2025
- 20:39
Financial literacy is a shared responsibility. Let’s get it right
Opinion: Education should be widely accessible and relevant to today’s youth
- August 12, 2024 August 12, 2024
- 16:48
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