China slows but marches on
Although the country’s economic expansion will not match the double-digit growth of the past decade, portfolio managers expect China to forge ahead at a healthy…
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 12:19
Top Stories in In Depth
A targeted bond strategy
Fixed-income portfolios don’t have to be restricted to government debt. Infrastructure issues, investment-grade corporates and municipal bonds can be effective diversifiers
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 12:15
Pay more attention to fixed-income
Increased risk of default and historically low interest rates mean you need to keep a closer eye on your clients’ bond holdings. You also will…
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 12:10
Weak euro likely in 2012
The expected continued high value of the loonie and the yen vs the greenback pose challenges, while weakness in the euro will be welcome
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 12:03
Regulators gear up for a busy year
Policy-makers are set to continue refining the new capital requirements that will affect all global banks with the introduction of the Basel III capital regime,…
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:56
What’s ahead for Canadian stocks
Fund portfolio managers expect that continued low interest rates will help consumers keep spending this year. These managers also favour firms in the technology and…
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:41
Will inflation return?
If governments look to higher inflation to help pay their debts, it could have a serious impact on your clients
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:35
Slow growth ahead for financial firms
Canadian banks and insurers will search for revenue in the context of the overindebted Canadian consumer base as well as the uncertain global economic outlook…
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:26
Natural resources still have appeal
Commodities had a rocky ride in 2011, but some fund managers say the outlook is brighter for 2012
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:21
Gold, gold shares or none at all?
Most portfolio managers are cool to the precious metal, but some suggest gold-related investments
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:14
Storms, patches of blue
It may appear that this is a terrible time to invest, but global portfolio managers and strategists say the current market volatility is creating many…
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 23, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 10:54
The de-accumulation challenge
The huge number of Canadians retiring soon means advisors must be ready to have different client conversations
- By: Megan Harman
- January 20, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 15:31
Volatile times ahead
Given such economic uncertainties as the sovereign-debt crisis in Europe, the health of the U.S. economy and China’s growth prospects, equities markets promise to be…
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 20, 2012 October 19, 2019
- 12:43
How can investors capitalize on resource optimization?
As resources run out and companies turn away from the depletive economy, opportunities run in — and Impax’s Luciano Lilloy is snapping them up for…
- By: NEI Investments
- March 2, 2026 February 24, 2026
- 08:00
Is Essential Retail A Smart Money Play in Today’s Market?
With investors growing cautious toward historically expensive risk assets, defensive sectors are attracting renewed capital inflows. Skyline breaks down the current environment and explains why…
- By: Skyline
- December 8, 2025 November 21, 2025
- 08:00
Do you have the right portfolio ingredients to position clients for 2026?
Choosing the right investment management partners can help you make confident recommendations — even in unpredictable times.
- By: NEI Investments
- December 1, 2025 February 24, 2026
- 08:00
The Seasons of an Advisor’s Life: Fall, a time for harvesting, productivity and shedding the old
Have You Thought About What Season Your Practice is in?
- By: Designed Securities
- September 12, 2022 September 12, 2022
- 07:00
A different frame
HNW clients want guidance on the complex challenges that wealth can bring
- By: Patricia Chisholm
- October 15, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 00:32
Powering up your practice
Referrals are key to boosting your roster of HNW clients
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- October 15, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 00:31
Where do private apartment funds fit in a modern portfolio?
The nature of private apartment funds means they can complement your client’s traditional investment portfolio.
- By: Equiton
- October 14, 2025 October 13, 2025
- 08:00
Advisor Productivity: Solving the Canadian Integration Gap
Boosting advisor productivity in Canada through integration, innovation, and global best practices.
- By: Objectway
- October 6, 2025 October 6, 2025
- 08:00
Building Trust, the Right Way at WFG
Head of Compliance for WFGIAC April Stadnek shares her perspective on the growing need for financial protection among Canadians, and how WFG supports its advisors…
- By: World Financial Group
- February 4, 2025 February 4, 2025
- 08:00
Report Card on Banks 2025 summary video
A video breakdown of the 2025 Report Card on Banks themes
- By: IE Staff
- October 21, 2025 October 21, 2025
- 12:39
Retail bank advisors identified pay as a key motivator
Paying the bills and growing their careers were priorities for the Big Six’s branch planners
- By: Roland Inacay
- October 21, 2025 October 21, 2025
- 09:59
Proprietary shelves, sales pressure not a problem, most retail planners say
But banks’ big mutual fund fees are, investor advocate says
- By: Michelle Schriver
- October 21, 2025 October 21, 2025
- 09:40
OSC seeks $37.5 million in Bridging sanctions
Regulator requests monetary penalties, disgorgement, costs and market bans
- By: James Langton
- April 29, 2025 July 10, 2025
- 16:11
Insurance advisors share industry sentiment and needs (charts)
Insurance advisors answered multiple-choice questions about their industry experience for this inaugural research
- By: Katie Keir, Emily Fox
- February 12, 2024 July 9, 2024
- 00:14
Hot housing market gives some Canadians cold comfort
Housing costs are a growing worry, BMO index finds
- By: IE Staff
- March 17, 2022 March 17, 2022
- 15:02