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Elder fraud can take many forms and is a growing problem in Canada and worldwide. With a general rise in online scams — and seniors’ increased adoption of smartphones and the internet — cyber crimes against Canada’s older population are resulting in

With cybercrime on the rise in Canada, it's important to know how to protect yourself and your family.

When businesses consider fraud protection measures, there is often a focus on technology – whether it’s installing new systems, upgrading software, or leaning on the technology of key partners. The reality is, employee education, processes and planning...

Q1 Economic Summary Equity returns were positive in the first quarter of 2024. The S&P/TSX, S&P 500, and MSCI EAFE Indexes were up about 7%, 13% and 7% respectively (Figure 1, Returns in CAD$). In Canada, Energy and Materials leading the way, while Energy...

We analyze the proposed federal budget measures, and the effect they may have on Canadians and their families.

Expectations that central banks will lower interest rates in the coming months have moderated recently. Meanwhile, the global equity market is off to a reasonably good start this year, driven once again by the U.S. market and large-cap technology stocks...

North American equity markets have continued to push higher through the first month of the year. Given the anticipation for lower interest rates, all eyes remain focused on the world's central banks. This past week, the Bank of Canada decided to maintain...

Global markets continue to behave reasonably well as measures of equity volatility sit near multi-year lows. This is encouraging given some new uncertainty around interest rates. The U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of Canada, and European Central Bank all...