Freschia Gonzales

1 week ago | wealthprofessional.ca | Freschia Gonzales

Fraud fears change how Canadians shop, apply and invest as advisors step into prevention role By Apr 11, 2025 More than half of surveyed Canadians said they were targeted by fraud between August and December 2024, according to TransUnion’s H1 2025 Update to the State of Omnichannel Fraud Report.   Of the 1,000 Canadians surveyed, 56 percent said they received fraudulent email, online, phone or text messaging attempts.

1 week ago | wealthprofessional.ca | Freschia Gonzales

JPMorgan flags lost deals as EU considers local banks over US lenders amid tariff tensions By Apr 11, 2025 Wall Street executives are preparing for the possibility that European governments and companies could limit their business with American lenders in response to the tariff war initiated by US President Donald Trump, according to Reuters.

1 week ago | wealthprofessional.ca | Freschia Gonzales

H&R Block survey finds 29% unsure what to claim and 28% plan to delay filing taxes By Apr 11, 2025 As the April 30 tax filing deadline nears, Canadians remain uncertain about recent tax changes, with many delaying their filings as a result. A new survey from H&R Block Inc., reported by Financial Post, found that 29 percent of Canadians are confused about what to claim, and 28 percent plan to delay filing.

1 week ago | wealthprofessional.ca | Freschia Gonzales

Energy stocks drop, gas demand rises, and executives weigh political risks ahead of Canadian election By Apr 11, 2025 Canadian energy executives are confronting significant challenges as US President Donald Trump's recent tariffs and a volatile global market impact the sector, as reported by The Globe and Mail. Oil prices have dropped to 3½-year lows, intensifying concerns about a potential global recession and adding complexity ahead of Canada's federal election.

1 week ago | benefitsandpensionsmonitor.com | Freschia Gonzales

Survey finds 27% of employment seekers out of work for 2+ years, facing lost confidence and skills By Apr 11, 2025 According to an Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, long-term unemployment in Canada is affecting job seekers' confidence, skills and mental health, while also hindering their chances of reconnecting with employers and industry networks.