Markets

COVID-19: Here to help

Markets | Mar 17, 2020

The continued spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Canada and around the world has understandably raised concerns for you and your families. At Assante, the well-being of our valued clients and…

When Sickness Strikes

Markets | Feb 28, 2020

Markets started the year with a lift from the phase one trade agreement between the U.S. and China and firming economic signals. However, the backdrop abruptly shifted as the outbreak…

Expanding the alternative investment toolkit

Expanding the Toolkit

Markets | Feb 5, 2020

Stock and bond markets have rallied significantly since 2009 when central banks cut interest rates to zero and increased the money supply through quantitative easing programs. More than 10 years…

2019: The Year in Review

Markets | Jan 10, 2020

Welcome to a new year and a new decade. In this blog post, I would like to provide you with a brief overview of some key investment market developments over…