March Towards Inflation Filed Under: Special Reports and Newsletters | Tax Planning | Wealth Management Published by Robert McLean on Mar 09, 2021 has kicked off to a jumpy start as stock markets worked to digest the recent increase in government bond yields. A number of systemic and technical factors caused a sudden increase in the key global reference rates like the US 10 year treasury bond, at... Read more
Will the Games Stop? Filed Under: Special Reports and Newsletters | Tax Planning | Wealth Management Published by Robert McLean on Feb 09, 2021 More commonly known in Canada by their now-absorbed partner, Electronics Boutique (EB Games), GameStop is a brick-and-mortar video game retailer that has been struggling of late. Many comparisons can be drawn to Blockbuster Video. That struggle led them... Read more
2021: A New Beginning Filed Under: Events | Special Reports and Newsletters | Tax Planning | Wealth Management Published by Robert McLean on Jan 12, 2021 With the end of 2020, we closed the door on a year that tested more than most. It was a year of challenges, both socially and economically, as a global pandemic became the highest profile healthcare crisis in recent memory. The vaccine fueled optimism... Read more
Junuary Update Filed Under: Financial Planning | Investment Services | Special Reports and Newsletters | Tax Planning Published by Robert McLean on Jun 10, 2020 Winding through June, we find ourselves in the midst of a slowly reopening economy. ...... Read more
Markets & Stimulus: Spring has Sprung Filed Under: Special Reports and Newsletters | Tax Planning Published by Robert McLean on Mar 27, 2020 March 2020 As we near April, spring has sprung. The vernal or spring equinox signals the start of a new season. It is a time of renewal as earth springs to life with plants and animals waking from winter dormancy. Here in Vancouver, we note snow capped... Read more
March Madness Filed Under: Investment Services | Portfolio Management | Special Reports and Newsletters | Tax Planning Published by Robert McLean on Feb 28, 2020 Springing into 2020 Catching a spring cold, the markets cough Coronavirus anxiety has swept the world as markets weigh the impact CoViD-19 may have on the global economy. One of the biggest battles being waged is that of information as reliable news is... Read more
February Reminders Filed Under: Special Reports and Newsletters | Tax Planning Published by Robert McLean on Feb 15, 2020 The sun is shining and flowers are popping up; you can smell the approach of springtime in the air. The mountains look their most glorious at this time of year. Still capped with snow, they shine brightly along the North Shore.... Read more
Deck the Halls Filed Under: Special Reports and Newsletters | Tax Planning | Wealth Management Published by Robert McLean on Dec 11, 2019 In looking back on 2019, it seems that the majority of the uncertainty we've experienced (and continue to experience) relates to words that start with T.... Read more
November Remembers Filed Under: Special Reports and Newsletters | Tax Planning Published by Robert McLean on Nov 11, 2019 November 2019 Global markets look poised to finish the year strongly. While recent quarterly earnings met subdued expectations, optimism that trade and central bank policy will reinvigorate global growth remains. As we head into the final quarter we remain... Read more
Pumpkin Seeds Filed Under: Special Reports and Newsletters | Tax Planning | Wealth Management Published by Robert McLean on Oct 21, 2019 October 2019 Leaves are changing colour. Morning temperatures can best be described as 'brisk'. Bins of pumpkins are appearing at grocery stores. Fall has arrived. Thanksgiving and Halloween are just weeks away! The Vancouver International Film Festival... Read more