North American stock markets had an up and down month before ending October higher. Volatility flared on several occasions due to US-China trade tensions, unexpected concerns about the health of US regional banks, and the enormous sums tech companies are spending on AI. Yet solid US corporate earnings and eventual signs of calmer US China trade […]
Alfred Lam, MBA, CFA, Senior Vice-President & Chief Investment Officer, CI GAM | Multi-Asset Management Richard J. Wylie, MA, CFA, Vice-President, Investment Strategy, CI Assante Wealth Management Interest rates begin to fall again Canadian economy looks for support from lower interest rates The Bank of Canada announced that it was lowering administered interest rates by 25 basis points (a […]
November is “Make a Will” month in Canada, so it’s an appropriate time to discuss not only the importance of having a valid will in place, but how critical it is to have a will prepared by a legal professional with the necessary expertise in estate planning. Adverse consequences of not having a will If […]
Alfred Lam, MBA, CFA, Senior Vice-President & Chief Investment Officer, CI GAM | Multi-Asset Management AI’s Second Act and How to Capitalize on It Humans have been worried about robots replacing them for over four decades. Until recently, the closest invention resembling a robot, the personal computer, boosted productivity but still relied heavily on human […]
Investment markets had a good summer, with major equity indices across the globe sprinting further ahead during the three-month period ending September 30th. Canadian and US bonds also rose, and gold hit a record high on the final day of the quarter. US and Canadian economic data released during Q3 was mixed and highlighted the […]
Retirement is often viewed as a new chapter in your life, but it’s typically not just one chapter. These years are often divided into three very different phases. A great many retirees—though not all—go through the active, slowdown and inactive phases, sometimes called the go-go, slow-go and no-go phases. The active phase: retirement to age 75 When […]
Global equity markets moved up again in August as investors looked past US tariff rates now at their highest rate since the 1930s. The S&P/TSX Composite Index notched another all-time high at the close of the month while other major indices also gained before pulling back slightly in the final days of the period. Gold […]
Alfred Lam, MBA, CFA, Senior Vice-President & Chief Investment Officer, CI GAM | Multi-Asset Management Richard J. Wylie, MA, CFA, Vice-President, Investment Strategy, CI Assante Wealth Management Canada’s distorted jobs data The latest figures from Statistics Canada revealed that overall employment plunged by 40,800 in July. However, these job losses come on the heels of […]
It’s an age-old question. If you have surplus cash flow or receive a lump sum, such as a tax refund or annual bonus, are you better off making extra mortgage payments or investing the money? Generally, if you expect your portfolio’s rate of return to be greater than your mortgage’s interest rate, investing may […]
Choosing an executor (liquidator in Quebec) to appoint in your will is an important estate planning decision. Many people instinctively appoint their spouse, siblings or adult children. This may seem logical, but appointing a family member is not always the best option. While some view being named as executor as an honor or a sign […]
