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Your WP Morning Briefing brings you a daily update of the stories we're covering at WealthProfessional.ca including: Canadians are piling more debt onto credit cards says Equifax; Investing in Canadian startups continued with strength in the first quarter of 2022 according to new research; and CI Global Asset Management has teamed up with HarbourVest Partners to offer a private infrastructure investment solution to Canadian accredited investors.

Your WP Morning Briefing brings you a daily update of the stories we're covering at WealthProfessional.ca including: Former PI Financial owner Gary Ng banned by IIROC; BMO and CIBC polls shine a light on Canadians' pressured finances; and Canadian businesses are feeling the impact of rate rises and inflation says KMPG in Canada.

ESG has never enjoyed such a high profile; green funds abound and the awareness of the Paris Agreement and net-zero targets have grown considerably among investors. In this WP Talk podcast, we chat with Andrew Simpson, portfolio manager and head of the Mackenzie Betterworld Team. He explains where the team sits within Mackenzie Investments, its sustainable investing philosophy, and how regulators should address the greenwashing issue. What’s next in the evolution of ESG investing?

Your WP Morning Briefing brings you a daily update of the stories we're covering at WealthProfessional.ca including: Homeownership in Canada continues to be a dream rather than a reality for millions of people, with prices unaffordable for many; and Canadian banks delivered surprisingly good earnings last week because of lower-than-expected credit losses but will find it harder to repeat that feat in the near future, according to National Bank of Canada.

Your WP Morning Briefing brings you a daily update of the stories we're covering at WealthProfessional.ca including: Another 50-point rate hike from the BoC this week say economists; CPPIB ramps up growth-equity team; and why are some Canadians shunning debt advice?

Your WP Morning Briefing brings you a daily update of the stories we're covering at WealthProfessional.ca including: Canadians are generally content with the health benefit plans they have access to says CLHIA; Canadian small business confidence dips; and the rising cost of Canada's aging population.

Your WP Morning Briefing brings you a daily update of the stories we're covering at WealthProfessional.ca including: Industry study highlights importance of life insurance; Gartner sees three key areas of tech growth for investment and banking firms; and it's time to buy the dip says Citibank.

Your WP Morning Briefing brings you a daily update of the stories we're covering at WealthProfessional.ca including: Inflation-battered Canadians want the BoC to hold rates steady; Canadian big six banks begin earnings announcements; and are western nations really seizing assets from Russian oligarchs?

Your WP Morning Briefing brings you a daily update of the stories we're covering at WealthProfessional.ca including: How using the wrong part of the brain means poor investment decisions; and how can the wealth management industry improve diversity and inclusion?

Your WP Morning Briefing brings you a daily update of the stories we're covering at WealthProfessional.ca including: Canadians want to age in place, but can they afford to? and values are playing an even greater part in financial and investing decisions says Charles Schwab survey.