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It’s changing the way we invest. Here’s how and why. Responsible investment (RI) has been around in one form or another for over 30 years. But interest has boomed in recent years. Climate change, corruption, cyber security and a lack of gender diversity...

Like a ferocious storm, the COVID-19 pandemic swamped global economies and markets – and shook investors’ portfolios. With uncertainty still swirling, it’s a wise time to reaffirm, reassess and review. A mighty storm makes landfall The pandemic hit stock...

A recent RBC report helps debunk the myth that socially responsible investing hurts returns Here’s some good news for investors who want to align their ethical beliefs with their investing practices: there is a clear correlation between strong sustainability...

After more than a decade of delivering phenomenal returns to investors, global equity indices reached their zeniths in the latter part of February. Economists had already begun to debate the timing of the natural end of the business cycle – itself also...

Weathering the economic downturn The decade-long economic expansion that started after the Great Recession in the latter half of 2009 entered 2020 already looking rather tired and worn, with economic indicators steadily losing steam. COVID-19 was the...

RRIF minimum payment proposed to be reduced by 25% for 2020 and income tax filing and payment extensions

Stock market volatility is a normal part of investing. But what you do – and don’t do – during times of higher volatility can make the difference between success and failure as an investor

There’s nothing new about scams, fraud or stealing personal information, but it does seem that for every new convenience technology provides, a new scam appears.

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