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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
9 hours ago1 min read


Navigating fixed income portfolio construction amid heightened economic uncertainty
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
Canada Life
2 days ago1 min read


Facing the Music: Challenges and Opportunities in Today’s Commercial Real Estate Market
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
PIMCO
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


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


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


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


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


It's time to spring clean your finances
Ah, spring. The snow recedes, the wind warms and positive change is the air
Manulife
Feb 61 min read


Webinar - Four common investing mistakes and how to avoid them - Wednesday, March 4, 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 41 min read


Webinar - Getting started with investing - Saturday, February 28, 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
Jan 281 min read


5 Questions Single Parents Have About Life Insurance
Single parents often have unique questions when it comes to life insurance.
Life Happens
Jan 281 min read


"It's a really smart, lazy intern": Experts warn against relying on AI for investment decisions
AI can be useful as a research and summary tool, but the idea that investors can delegate important financial decisions to it — at least in its current state — is misguided
Yahoo Finance
Jan 141 min read


Webinar - Getting started with investing - Friday, February 6, 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
Jan 141 min read


Tax Characteristics of Segregated Fund Contracts
While their investment characteristics mean they are often compared to mutual funds, segregated funds have their own unique tax attributes that are important to understand.
BMO
Jan 121 min read


Webinar - Getting started with investing - Tuesday, January 20, 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
Dec 24, 20251 min read
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