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COP26: ESG and Climate Change Capture the Market’s Attention

Posted on: November 12, 2021

In early November, we saw world leaders gather in Glasgow for the COP26 conference to discuss climate change and create proposals for tackling climate change. This conference has continued to push more climate change and ESG/Sustainable Investing Further into the mainstream and has highlighted the importance for companies to create credible climate change strategies.

Mortgages and Housing Market in a Rising Rate Environment

Posted on: November 8, 2021

Over the last few years, the Canadian Housing Market has increased significantly and many Canadians have locking into all-time low mortgage rates. As rates rise over the coming two years, there will be a profound impact on your personal finances based on whether you choose a Fixed or Variable mortgage, and as rates rise, this historically high housing prices may hit a wall as the market is forced to re-price higher mortgage rates and higher payments.

Retirement planning lessons from the FIRE movement

Posted on: October 26, 2021

The dream of retiring early is nothing new, however in recent years it has gained traction as a growing trend in the investment world, coined as the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) movement. Participants of the movement set the staunch goal of living as minimally and frugally as possible in order to save enough money to retire in their 50s or even as early as their 30s.

ESG and Sustainable Investing

Posted on: August 17, 2021

Over the last few years, we have seen a shift in corporations and industries worldwide incorporating social responsibility and the environment into their corporate philosophy and policies. This trend has permeated into the financial sector and has become one of the fastest grown sectors in the financial markets, with both companies and investors beginning to incorporate ESG into their practices. One of the biggest questions that investors ask is what is ESG and how can it be used in your portfolio.

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