Family enterprises in Canada have much to be proud of, from their dedication to creating jobs and value in local communities to their contribution to the economy, believes Olivier de Richoufftz, general secretary of the Family Enterprise Foundation, the charitable organization associated with Family Enterprise Canada.
Read MoreIf you’ve heard anything at all about cryptocurrency, you’ve probably also heard that it is a major environmental concern. One Earth.org article noted that a single year of bitcoin’s energy use could power all the tea kettles in the U.K. for 29 years. Clever as they are, comparisons like this lack an important element – meaningful context. For example, cryptocurrency’s energy use is still a fraction of that of the traditional banking industry.
Read MoreWhen it comes to investing, people generally think about risks through a backward-looking lens: historic security price performance and volatility, liquidity (ability to sell without affecting price), or traditional market risks like inflation and interest rate movements. But “there are new risks that investors need to consider,” says John Cook, senior vice president and portfolio manager for Mackenzie’s Greenchip Team. “Climate change poses both physical and transition risks to assets, as does the availability of resources that companies need to operate. The idea of risk management needs to adjust to these new realities.”
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After years on the margins of the global economy, blockchain-based digital currencies are colliding with traditional finance, with cryptocurrency funds trading on public stock exchanges and most major financial institutions either offering cryptocurrency services or actively exploring the possibilities.
Read MoreWhen experienced tech start-up executive Kirsten Paquette first met with Brane’s leadership team, she noticed something unique about their collective communication style: everyone was allowed to finish their sentences.
Read MoreCustody solutions catalyzing broader sustainable crypto adoption
They’re here and growing fast – and blockchain and decentralized finance have the potential to “change the way the world is functioning,” believes Patrick McLaughlin, founder of Brane Capital.
Read MoreIn spring 2020, entrepreneurs Sarah Sklash and April Brown were preparing for the seasonal opening of The June boutique motel in Prince Edward County in Ontario’s wine region. Just four years earlier, the two friends had quit their full-time jobs to pursue their vision of “re-imagining the experience of staying at a motel.”
Read MoreOver the past year, Award participants from across Canada used the Award to bring support to their local communities during the pandemic.
Read MoreEarlier this month, Sotheby’s announced that it is now accepting payment in cryptocurrency. The first artwork on auction in this new landscape is Love in the Air by Banksy, expected to sell for the equivalent of somewhere between $3-million and $5-million (U.S.).
Read MoreInformation is literally at our fingertips – and more readily accessible than ever before, but how do we tell truth from fiction?
Read MoreSupport for ESG and climate action reaches tipping point.
Read MoreImproving the ecological footprint through food waste reduction.
Read MoreFamily-owned businesses have existed for centuries. Even now, they continue to form the collective backbone of our economy.
Read MoreRunning a family business involves intricate teamwork by a group of family members collaborating in lockstep for the good of the entire enterprise. It also requires advisors working together to address tax, legal, financial planning, insurance, governance and other issues to ensure success.
Read MoreAs Canadians have moved more of their daily activities online in the wake of the pandemic, they need to be increasingly vigilant about protecting themselves from digital financial scams.
Read MoreWhen it comes to mining, there are few more challenging environments than South America’s high Andes. Here, scarce water resources are being further strained as climate change shrinks glaciers, forcing mining companies to balance their needs with those of communities that need water for farming.
Read MorePandemic prompting many Canadians to seek specialized advice from Trust and Estate Practitioners.
Read MoreExchange-traded funds 2020: where they are, where they’re going.
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