Sunil's Blog & Market Update

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Almost $33,000. That's the lifetime average amount a cancer patient can expect to pay out of pocket, Critical illness insurance is designed to offer a financial safety net according to a new study released by the Canadian Cancer Society

fixed-income investors faced a challenging environment shaped by geopolitical shocks, inflationary pressures and heightened market volatility. Economic indicators suggest a growing risk of stagflation

There’s never a better time to start thinking about planning your estate than right now, no matter your age or where you are in your life journey. It can be tough to think about a future without you in it but getting started can be the hardest part. Join this webinar to learn how valuable starting your estate planning can be. We’ll talk about how your estate plan can protect your loved ones, the things you’ve worked so hard to build, and even you.

For commercial real estate (CRE) borrowers and lenders, central banks have been a persistent source of frustration in recent years. Aiming to rein in stubborn inflation, the Federal Reserve and most of its peers have maintained elevated interest rates longer than anticipated

Do you want to know more about how your savings can help you save money on taxes? Join this webinar to learn practical tax planning tips and strategies. We go over how to avoid tax penalties, maximize deductions, and make the most of your savings.

Personal savings, group retirement plans, and income from other sources—navigating through all the available options might be confusing. Join this webinar to learn the basics of how and when to start receiving retirement income

Stock markets were mixed in February. The S&P/TSX Composite Index had a strong month, driven by strong materials and energy stocks. The MSCI EAFE Index also gained ground, while U.S. stock indexes were generally weaker. Fixed income was generally stronger across the board.

The commercial real estate landscape in 2025 is shaped by structural uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and an unpredictable interest rate path

The beginning of U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran prompted swift retaliatory action, which included an attempted drone strike on Qatar’s energy infrastructure. While no damage was recorded, a major liquefied natural gas terminal .

There’s never a better time to start thinking about planning your estate than right now, no matter your age or where you are in your life journey. It can be tough to think about a future without you in it but getting started can be the hardest part. Join this webinar to learn how valuable starting your estate planning can be. We’ll talk about how your estate plan can protect your loved ones, the things you’ve worked so hard to build, and even you.

Do you want to know more about how your savings can help you save money on taxes? Join this webinar to learn practical tax planning tips and strategies. We go over how to avoid tax penalties, maximize deductions, and make the most of your savings.

The United States and Israel’s attack on Iran continues to expand, with both sides striking targets across several countries in the Middle East. What should investors know about the escalating conflict as it continues to evolve?   

Systematic equity investing – using diversified factor exposures including value, quality, growth, and momentum – can provide durable sources of excess return potential and help portfolios weather policy shocks and market volatility.

Do you want to know more about how your savings can help you save money on taxes? Join this webinar to learn practical tax planning tips and strategies. We go over how to avoid tax penalties, maximize deductions, and make the most of your savings.

The rise of private markets has brought new attention to private investment grade (IG) credit, which can offer investors a premium over public IG for giving borrowers customized terms – though that premium comes with certain risks.

Uncertainty remains high, but so are bond yields, leading to attractive opportunities for active investors, Amid continuing volatility in our global economic outlook, we seek to invest in high quality fixed income

The U.S. will charge a 15% tariff rate on the vast majority of EU goods. Key exceptions are steel and aluminium (where the tariff rate will remain at 50%) and aircraft, plus some other goods where the tariff will be zero. Autos, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals also appear to be subject to the 15% tariff, which is positive given fears of more unfavorable treatment of these sectors.

What is an emergency fund and why should you have one? How much should you save? Join this webinar to learn more and get started.

Prevent & Protect - Online financial fraud is a growing international criminal enterprise. Often it’s committed by sophisticated organized crime networks, with proceeds funding such illegal activities as drugs and weapons trafficking, prostitution and money laundering.1 Fraudsters often pose as legitimate organizations, family members in distress or peddlers of get-rich-quick schemes