Richard Nash - IG Wealth Management

“Fraud is not only becoming more common, it’s becoming more convincing,” said Detective David Coffey of the Toronto Police Service’s Financial Crimes Unit."
When it comes to money matters, please make sure you're dealing with real people who you know and trust!

Scammers are impersonating finance experts to steal millions – and the real ones are struggling to stop it Fraudsters are increasingly posing as actual financial heavyweights and using AI deepfakes to target investors on social-media platforms such as WhatsApp and Facebook

Keeping your will fair when you’re passing on one home, but have several children, can be a big challenge. These strategies can help you to achieve it. Read the article: https://ow.ly/n1zz50Wg3Lg

The U.S. celebrated July 4 with a soaring market and resilient economy. Read our commentary to get our insights on this week’s markets. https://ow.ly/pvvB50Wl8tv

For Canadians who are able to claim the Disability Tax Credit, the RDSP can be a real financial game changer. But it needs to be well understood - here are some things to watch out for.

Find out about the common mistakes people make regarding Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs), which are designed to help people with disabilities build a more financially secure future. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/GTZr50WajkZ

Will the Central Banks cut rates - they've been "on pause" for a while now? They've resisted so far but ........... read on ;)

Markets anticipate rate cuts in Canada and the U.S. Read our commentary to get our insights on this week’s markets. https://ow.ly/9v4B50WhNJa

Is the US era of market dominance coming to an end?

The Living Market Podcast Want to know what moves the markets? Tune in to The Living Market podcast, with Chief Investment Strategist Philip Petursson.

Good News?

Ottawa defers effective date of capital gains changes to 2026, promises exemptions The federal government says it is deferring the implementation of a hike to the capital gains inclusion rate to next year and plans to introduce new exemptions to ensure most middle-class Canadians do not pay more tax if the rate becomes official.

Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist, IG Wealth Management discusses how Justin Trudeau’s resignation has created short-term risks and long-term opportunities for Canadians and global investors. Read More: https://ow.ly/6aqS50UBOMr

Aurèle Courcelles, Assistant Vice-President, Tax and Estate Planning at IG Wealth Management discussed how Justin Trudeau’s decision to prorogue parliament has created uncertainty for advisors and their clients about increases in the capital gains inclusion rate. Read More: https://ow.ly/TtB150UBPo5