Looking at the big picture
Understanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration in investing.
Managing Anxiety
COVID-19 has impacted our mental health in profoundly different ways. Dealing with it has been disruptive in the least and tragic at its worst.
Coconut fudge pops
Nothing beats a creamy, chocolaty treat on a hot summer day.
Innovation is Ongoing
Necessity is the mother of invention. Perhaps the greatest modern example occurred in 1970 when the Apollo 13 astronauts created a carbon dioxide scrubber out of socks, duct tape and a few other random parts floating about their cabin. But isn’t necessity a close cousin of adversity?
How your belief systems shape investment decisions
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, it can be difficult to process ongoing changes related to social distancing, economic turbulence and the deluge of information coming at us.
Protecting yourself and loved ones from fraud during these extraordinary times
There have been a number of COVID-19 related scams - here are some scams that are being used to take advantage of people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
KYC and Call Out Program
All dealer organizations in Canada such as Manulife Securities require the completion of “KYC” information when opening new accounts. KYC stands for “know your client”.
The way forward - Making sense of the Q1 economic shock
Investing during times of economic downturn is often challenging for the fearful investor. At the same time, others may look for opportunities. But now is not the time for greed. Now is the time for calculated decision making.
Minutes from April 6th conference call with Manulife's Chief Investment Strategist Philip Petursson
In over 25 years in the business Phil has never seen anything like this before. We are in unprecedented times and there is not one specific reference point or benchmark that we can rely on for comparison. This is not to be interpreted as the worst it has ever been. This WILL come to an end.
Greek taverna sandwiches with garlic feta-cheese tzatziki
How to survive a bear attack
These are truly historic times. As the global community grapples with the pandemic beast known as COVID-19, grocery store shortages, and quarantines - the robust bull market that began in March of 2009 has transitioned into a bear market, as of March 2020.
Chris Hadfield says to view your coronavirus isolation like an expedition
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield says space crews view their operations as an expedition, and the same goal-oriented mindset can help people manage being isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic.