Viewpoints about Canada
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Federal Budget 2024: addressing long-term challenges takes time
The federal government's latest budget contained nuggets that would be of interest to everyone―from investors to first-time homebuyers and economists who are concerned about Canada's deficit picture. Learn more.
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Q1 in review
Canadian equities moved higher in the first quarter, continuing the rally that began in November 2023.
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Federal budget 2024―and you thought there would be nothing?!
A summary of the 2024 federal government’s budget highlighting the changes delivered by the Liberal government on April 16, 2024. Review our analysis of the key corporate and personal measures and how they impact you.
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It’s never too early to think long term—how investors can align with net zero by 2050
Many countries, cities, companies, and other institutions have joined forces to reduce global GHG emissions, but we believe investors also have a crucial role to play in achieving net zero by 2050. We expand on three key elements.
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The golden age of security selection in fixed income
The fixed-income environment has changed drastically over the past two years. We explain how an active strategy can take advantage of current market conditions.
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Q4 2023 in review
Manulife Private Wealth reviews how Canadian, U.S., and global equities, and global bond markets performed in Q4 2023.
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What tax advantages do SMAs offer?
Investors in separately managed accounts own the underlying securities within a portfolio, a distinction that helps provide many benefits, including greater potential tax efficiency.
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Building financial fortitude: tax and insurance opportunities for high-net-worth investors
Manulife Private Wealth hosted a session to present scenarios where high-net-worth investors may benefit from life insurance and the tax opportunities from doing so.
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Q3 2023 in review
Manulife Private Wealth reviews how Canadian, U.S., and global equities, and global bond markets performed in Q3 2023.
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Encouraging signs
Equity markets were generally stronger over the second quarter, with U.S. technology companies leading the charge.
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