Investment Strategy

We don’t often think of Switzerland and Canada leading the developed world, but that is exactly what these two countries have recently done, at least in terms of central bank rate cuts....

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Five key factors in navigating legacy planning

For ultra-high-net-worth families, wealth management is about more than managing money. It’s also about envisioning strategic planning for the future, including planning for assets as they pass from one generation to the next – and, possibly, even th...

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The missing piece of the retirement puzzle

Retirement has long been touted as the light at the end of the tunnel, at least from the day-to-day grind. But while some are excited about the prospect of living a life of travel and leisure, many lack a plan to use the rest of their free time......

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Capital Gains Inclusion Rate Increase – Insurance Planning

As outlined in our publication, Capital Gains Tax Update: What You Need to Know Now, effective June 25, 2024, the capital gains inclusion rate has increased from one-half to two-thirds for corporations and trusts, and from one-half to two-thirds on t...

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What Every Canadian Should Know About Financial Elder Abuse

It’s everyone’s nightmare: someone convinces a loved one to hand over the financial reins, invest in a “project” they believe in or help them out in an “emergency” scenario, and by the time they realize something isn’t right,...

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4 Things High-net-worth Women Should Look For In An Advisor

Historically, women haven’t been thought of as controlling significant wealth, but that trope is quickly disappearing as trillions of dollars get passed down from one generation to the next....

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Peeling back the probate process

If there’s one misunderstood part of the estate planning process, it’s probate – a term most people have likely heard but don’t know much about. And for good reason: Not every Will goes through the probate process....

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Capital Gains Tax Update: What You Need to Know Now

As outlined in our 2024 Federal Budget Review publication, Budget 2024 proposed several important new measures impacting individuals and business owners, most notably the proposed increase in the capital gains inclusion rate (i.e., the amount of a ca...

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Why everyone needs a Power of Attorney

Most families understand the importance of having a Will – even if many put off creating one – but few ascribe the same weight to drafting a power of attorney (POA)....

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What the next generation needs to know about money

Does being good at math mean you can direct your finances? Rebecca Clark, Director of Wealth Planning for BMO Private Wealth, isn’t so sure having a way with numbers is enough on its own....

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