Wealth Professional Canada

Wealth Professional serves as a complimentary online platform dedicated to Canadian professionals in advice and planning. It aims to deliver current industry news, insights, and analyses through various formats, including print and multimedia. Each week, the site distributes newsletters to over 15,000 industry experts, keeping them informed. Additionally, its comment sections and forums foster active discussions among advisors on important topics that concern them. For companies aiming to promote their products within the planning and advice sector, Wealth Professional is an ideal online resource.

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Will tariffs force the Bank of Canada to lower rates next time?

1 week ago | wealthprofessional.ca | Jonalyn Cueto

Analysts call rate hold a "pause," not the end of easing cycle By Apr 17, 2025 The Bank of Canada maintained its benchmark interest rate at 2.75 percent on Wednesday, citing heightened uncertainty surrounding US trade policies, inflation pressures, and economic fragility. A Financial Post report highlighted that the decision aligns with the expectations of most economists, though some market participants had hoped for a cut.
Tariff-hit markets stumble further as Powell signals limited Fed support

1 week ago | wealthprofessional.ca | Jonalyn Cueto

Are tariffs forcing the Fed into a corner? By Apr 17, 2025 Markets shaken by US tariffs found little relief as Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell delivered remarks that investors interpreted as more hawkish than expected, further dampening hopes of near-term interest rate cuts. Speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago, Powell indicated the central bank is in a difficult position, contending with tariffs that may drive up inflation even as economic growth slows.
BCSC uncovers widespread crypto fraud operation

1 week ago | wealthprofessional.ca | Jonalyn Cueto

International effort reveals $4.3 million lost in Ethereum wallet scam By Apr 17, 2025 A coordinated operation led by the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has uncovered a widespread crypto fraud scheme that has impacted nearly 100 Canadians, the regulator announced.
OMERS boosts equity holdings after Trump tariff market dip

1 week ago | wealthprofessional.ca | Jonalyn Cueto

Canada's pension giant seizes investment opportunity as trade tensions escalate By Apr 17, 2025 The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) increased its public equity investments last week following a sharp global market downturn triggered by US president Donald Trump’s new tariff measures. Speaking at a Canadian Club event in Toronto on Tuesday, OMERS CEO Blake Hutcheson stated that the pension fund acted swiftly during the market decline.
Key takeaways from the BoC’s rate decision from strategists, economists

1 week ago | wealthprofessional.ca | Steve Randall

IG Wealth, Mackenzie Investments, major banks share their insights By Apr 17, 2025 Right up until the Bank of Canada announced its decision to hold interest rates at 2.75% on Wednesday, it was too close to call, certainly with any consensus. But what about its next move?
Why do clients leave their advisors (and what can you do about it)?

1 week ago | wealthprofessional.ca | Steve Randall

CapIntel’s Marcus Maloney shares his insights with WP By Apr 17, 2025 In an increasingly competitive wealth advisory market, losing a client is a blow. But why do clients leave and how can you do more to stop them? WP has been speaking with Marcus Maloney, solutions consultant at CapIntel to discover more about the tactics that advisors can use to reduce attrition, based on the firm’s recent research.
Purpose Investments launching another world first ETF as report reveals market strength

1 week ago | wealthprofessional.ca | Steve Randall

Canada’s leading position in ETFs continues to deliver By Apr 16, 2025 Purpose Investments is due to launch another world first ETF on the Toronto Stock Exchange today. The firm, which previously launched the first spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in the world, will extend the crypto-focused funds offering to Solana with its Purpose Solana ETF (ticker: SOLL).
Sagard to take a strategic stake in secondaries investment firm

1 week ago | wealthprofessional.ca | Steve Randall

Canadian asset manager will take a significant leap forward with ambitions By Apr 16, 2025 Canadian asset manager Sagard is to take a strategic stake in French secondaries investment firm BEX Capital. The move marks a significant milestone for the $27 billion AUM Sagard into private market secondaries and adds deep expertise in fund-of-funds secondaries to the firm’s capabilities, enabling the creation of a scaled, diversified private markets offering.
Canadians are improving their finances, less consumed by debt

1 week ago | wealthprofessional.ca | Steve Randall

New report reveals shift in interest rate concerns, spending, and new debt By Apr 15, 2025 Canadians remain concerned about the economy and their finances, but there has been some improvement in overall optimism for their future according to a new report.
Pricier housing markets see prices ease as more affordable locations gain

1 week ago | wealthprofessional.ca | Steve Randall

Mixed momentum reflects economic headwinds facing homebuyers By Apr 15, 2025 Canada’s housing markets have shown varied performance in terms of price gains, with affordable areas showing far stronger increases while the most expensive posted decreases. The Greater Toronto Area saw its aggregate home price fall 2.7% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025 while the Greater Vancouver Area was down by 0.7%.