Economy

4 drivers of emerging markets

There are four main drivers that will influence the performance of global emerging markets over the short and long term.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |November 29, 2016

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1.1 million Canadians have US$1 million

Will your client be the next Canadian millionaire? Canada has 1.1 million people with US$1 million, reveals the annual wealth report by the Credit Suisse Research Institute. By 2021, that number will increase 50% to 1.68 million people. Read: What’s an advisor worth to clients? 290% more in assets The average wealth per Canadian is […]

By Staff |November 28, 2016

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How a Trump presidency impacts REITs

Trump’s agenda of infrastructure and defense spending, lower corporate and personal taxes, and less financial regulation could result in significant fiscal stimulus, says Corrado Russo, director and portfolio manager at Timbercreek Asset Management, in published commentary. That could lead to renewed GDP growth, more jobs and better longer-term productivity. Also, Trump’s pro-growth, pro-inflationary policies will […]

By Staff |November 28, 2016

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Do your clients have emergency funds?

Nearly half of homeowners would be ill-prepared for a personal financial dilemma.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |November 24, 2016

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