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Webinar - Internet scams—protect yourself and your money - Thursday, March 26, 2026
We know they’re out there: an email that doesn’t sound quite right, a link that feels just a little shady, or a security alert about the password you used on that site.
Join this webinar to find out how to protect yourself online. Learn to spot the most common scams and get practical tips that can keep you and your money safe.
Manulife
3 hours ago1 min read


Webinar - Estate planning basics—getting a head start on the future, Thursday, April 23, 2026
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.
Manulife
2 days ago1 min read


Webinar - Tax planning strategies for your savings - Monday, April 20, 2026
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.
Manulife
5 days ago1 min read


Bend, Not Break: Investing in Real Estate Amid Economic Uncertainty
The commercial real estate landscape in 2025 is shaped by structural uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and an unpredictable interest rate path
PIMCO
Mar 181 min read


Webinar - Estate planning basics—getting a head start on the future, Saturday, April 18, 2026
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.
Manulife
Mar 161 min read


Assessing the Potential Market Impact of the U.S/Israel Conflict with Iran
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?
AGF Management Limited
Mar 161 min read


Balancing Act: Building Resilient Portfolios in a Changing Landscape
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.
PIMCO
Mar 161 min read


An Active Manager’s Lens Into Private Investment Grade Credit
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.
PIMCO
Mar 131 min read


Income Strategy Update: Seeking Stability With High Quality Fixed Income
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
PIMCO
Mar 131 min read


Prevent and protect
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
Manulife Securities
Mar 91 min read


Income Strategy Update: Focus on Stability Amid Turbulence
This period of volatility is unique in that it is related to a conscious policy decision and style of implementation rather than an exogenous shock. We had expected uncertainty from President Donald Trump’s policies, as he widely telegraphed that resetting global trade would be a key priority. Trump has been a proponent of tariffs and Income since the 1980s, long before he held office. But we, and many others, were surprised by the absolute level of tariffs and the Trump admi
Manulife Wealth
Mar 61 min read


Why global government bond yields have risen
Government bond yields have been rising across the globe since markets returned to risk-on mode following early April’s surge in market volatility. We explore why the recent yield spike may be transitory and consider the current attractiveness of fixed income relative to other assets on a risk-adjusted basis
Manulife Wealth
Mar 21 min read


Webinar - Getting started with investing - Thursday, April 2, 2026
You have a goal in mind and you’ve started to save for it. With all the choices available to you, deciding how to invest your savings may seem difficult.
Join this webinar to learn the basics of investing and things to think about as you get started.
Manulife
Mar 21 min read


How to navigate your first home purchase
There are few financial decisions you’ll ever make that are as impactful—and potentially stressful—as your first home purchase. It’s an experience that blends the excitement of becoming a homeowner with the apprehension of borrowing sums of money that could take decades to pay back.
Manulife Wealth
Feb 271 min read


Webinar - Four common investing mistakes and how to avoid them - Tuesday, March 31, 2026
We all make mistakes even if we’d rather not. Are you worried about making a mistake with your investment and money?
Join this webinar to learn four valuable lessons from four common investing mistakes. If you're new to investing, check out the getting started with investing webinar first.
Manulife
Feb 271 min read


Asset allocation views: diversifying in uncertain times
Rising geopolitical tensions and policy flip-flops have created a market landscape prone to frequent volatility. In such times, it might be important for investors to seek diversification and remain agile in search of opportunities. We look at the highlights of our latest asset allocation outlook.
Manulife Wealth
Feb 251 min read


Uncovering the Benefits of Asset Allocation
Asset allocation is a strategy of dividing an investor’s portfolio among different asset classes based on three key factors – investment objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon.
PIMCO
Feb 201 min read


Understanding Alternatives’ Speak
A glossary of terms to help guide investors through the key terms used in the private alternatives space.
PIMCO
Feb 161 min read


Webinar - Internet scams—protect yourself and your money - Monday, March 9, 2026
We know they’re out there: an email that doesn’t sound quite right, a link that feels just a little shady, or a security alert about the password you used on that site.
Join this webinar to find out how to protect yourself online. Learn to spot the most common scams and get practical tips that can keep you and your money safe.
Manulife
Feb 91 min read


Webinar - Countdown to retirement - Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Whether your retirement is miles away or just around the corner, it’s a major life event—a shift that will redefine you and your everyday.
Join this webinar to learn what you can do now to prepare. Discover the four milestones on the road to your retirement. And learn about the resources Manulife offers to help you get retirement ready.
Manulife
Feb 91 min read
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