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A new analysis of the loan-to-value (LTV) ratios of new mortgages by national real estate firm RE/MAX reveals a decrease across 12 major markets between Q3 2012 and Q3 2022.

Most Canadian snowbirds flying without a financial co-pilot, CIBC poll reveals.  

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Nominations are open for the 9th Wealth Professional Awards

These stories in full at wealthprofessional.ca and in our newsletters, plus: Sprott unveils four new energy transition material-focused ETFs; How CIFSC is helping advisors have the ESG talk with clients; and what does retirement mean for Tom Brady now?

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Canadian pension plans managed to end 2022 with a positive despite challenging conditions that lead to a negative median return for the year.

At a time when Canadians are working hard to keep on top of their own finances, a new report on the cost of public debt servicing will be a bitter pill to swallow.  

A new report published by IG Wealth Management reveals that Canadians continue to be ruled by myths and misconceptions when it comes to retirement planning.

Nominations are open for the 9th Wealth Professional Awards

These stories in full at wealthprofessional.ca and in our newsletters, plus: Russell Investments unveils tax-managed investment solutions; Counsel Portfolio Services debuts high-interest savings fund; and digital vs. personal - which wins in the advisor-client communication clash?

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Canadian businesses still feel pessimistic about the domestic economy, but there is improvement according to a new report.

Getting help when financial matters are out of control is vital, but many Canadians would avoid that at all costs.

Did Elon Musk tweet really wipe $12 billion off Tesla?

Nominations are open for the 9th Wealth Professional Awards

These stories in full at wealthprofessional.ca and in our newsletters, plus: How has inflation changed the RRSP equation?; TikTok's ‘soft saving’ trend affecting how young Canadians save – or don’t save; and Quebec court finds wealth firm tried to ‘launder millions of dollars through donations made to foundations’.

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Toronto-based equities clobbered those in New York over the past year, and Bank of America Corp. expects that to continue as cash resources of Canadian stocks now outstrip those of US peers.

The ability of Black Canadians to advance in their careers and increase income could be impacted by recession.

BMO InvestorLine has added a new feature that enables self-directed investors to access ESG information on the companies they intend to invest in.

Nominations are open for the 9th Wealth Professional Awards

These stories in full at wealthprofessional.ca and in our newsletters, plus: After record year of inflows, Canadian ETFs still have more room to run; Crypto ETFs kick off 2023 with roaring returns; and Success has no secret recipe — and no shortcuts says Manulife Securities' Maxime Clements.

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Working part time after 65 means less risk of retirement disaster

Why wealth professionals should know about AI and DLT

Canadian inflation set to ease amid rapid cooling of housing market

Nominations are open for the 9th Wealth Professional Awards

These stories in full at wealthprofessional.ca and in our newsletters, plus: Rate hikes and earnings in focus for cautious stock markets; oil demand disappoints post-lunar new year holidays; and why hedge funds are bearish on bonds despite gains.

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TD: Delaying retirement is helping offset a greying economy, for now

IFIC year-end report shows how 2022 snapped funds’ growth trend 

Blackstone aimed for $1 trillion AUM in 2022 but did it get there?

Nominations are open for the 9th Wealth Professional Awards

These stories in full at wealthprofessional.ca and in our newsletters, plus: What 'tug-of-war' in outlooks means for fixed income investors; Small business confidence remains muted in January; and National Bank of Canada announces changes to its senior leadership team.

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Canadian’s pandemic savings intact but is that about to change?

Have Canadian big banks got issues with their online brokerages?

Macklem puts his reputation on the line with soft-landing bet

Nominations are open for the 9th Wealth Professional Awards

These stories in full at wealthprofessional.ca and in our newsletters, plus: Fidelity Investments Canada ULC Launches New Hedged Solution; BlackRock’s iShares regains pole position from Vanguard; and what could a US recession mean for gold and gold equities?

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Mackenzie Investments' report reveals that, during 2022, Canadian ETF inflows topped $35 billion, while assets under management reached $314 billion, exceeding the $300-billion mark for the second time in history.

How much do you clients really trust you?

Bieber banks Blackstone-backed bucks from back catalogue sale

Nominations are open for the 9th Wealth Professional Awards

These stories in full at wealthprofessional.ca and in our newsletters, plus: Grab your slice of the growing responsible-investing pie, advisors told; China on the back burner as US fund managers warm to Europe; and how The Gryphin Advantage is living up to its partnership promise?

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In a new survey from the Responsible Investing Association (RIA), retail investors in Canada have overwhelmingly revealed their position on biodiversity.

Canadian VC comes close to record high in 2022

Even though economic challenges have shaken Canada’s young adults to the core, they still believe that blue skies are ahead, according to a new survey from Meridian.

Nominations are open for the 9th Wealth Professional Awards

These stories in full at wealthprofessional.ca and in our newsletters, plus: Canadian equities at 7-month high as bull market endures; macro issues ‘tend to be more noise’ says Dixon Mitchell’s Don Stuart; and can ‘summary deliberations’ make Bank of Canada credible again?

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The global economy will face significant challenges in 2023, but that isn’t dampening sentiment for the private securities sector, with growth in private equity crowdfunding particularly strong.

Investing in rental homes in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) proved profitable in 2022.

Nominations are open for the 9th Wealth Professional Awards

These stories in full at wealthprofessional.ca and in our newsletters, plus: Why Harbourfront’s president is excited for 2023; Market pressures add to US active mutual fund woes; and Canadian oil firms eye growth fund to boost carbon capture.