What the “nudge” theory can teach us about investor behaviour

Whether you like it or not, you’ve probably already experienced a “nudge” today. Perhaps you slowed down as you exited the highway because you noticed the lower speed signs posted somewhere along the off-ramp....

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10 ways to divorce-proof your assets and protect your wealth

No one gets married with the expectation of one day filing for divorce, but it happens to somewhere between 38% and 48% of Canadian marriages....

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Equity and Fixed Income Strategy - January 2024

We are already seeing some optimistic signals. First, far from deteriorating, our recession probability model has shown improvement with the odds of a recession ticking down to about 40%....

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So, you want to buy a jet? Here’s what you need to know about financing

That’s a sentiment shared by a growing number of affluent individuals who are deciding to fly private. According to data from WingX, a business aviation intelligence company, private jet travel rose by 10% in 2022 year-over-year – and by 14%......

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Global Markets Commentary 2023 Year in Review: Bankers, Barbie and Bounce Back

When we look back on 2023, the tragedies in Ukraine and the Middle East will sadly stand out in our memories. For capital markets, banks at all levels (regional, global and central) drove a volatile year....

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How to Protect Yourself From Ransomware Attacks

Ask a cybersecurity expert about the chance of falling victim to a cyberattack and they’ll tell you there are two types of people out there: those who know they’ve been hacked and those who don’t know they’ve been hacked....

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Equity and Fixed Income Strategy - December 2023

We think the market can power higher through year-end and beyond. That, in a nutshell, has been our call for the last few months, despite the pervasive negativity surrounding the geopolitical environment as well as the interest rate and economic outl...

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2024 Capital Markets Outlook: Plenty of Progress, Solid Foundations Laid

Looking back on 2023, we can see progress in tackling major issues that loomed over the global economy and capital markets. The world enters 2024 faced with some unfinished business that will be a priority in the year ahead....

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The art of investing in art

Money doesn’t grow on trees, but you can hang it on your wall. Art has turned heads for centuries, but with valuations surging in recent years, some investors now admire their paintings as much for their ability to boost portfolio returns as they do...

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The art of transformational giving

Today’s economic climate is putting pressure on all of us in different ways. More and more people are turning to community organizations for support....

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