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Real assets, real impact: A deep dive into the power of Canadian private markets
In a market shaped by economic and geopolitical uncertainty, investors are turning to what remains constant: real, essential assets. These are the properties and infrastructure Canadians rely on every day: where you live and shop and the movement of goods across the country. These fundamental needs work to form the foundation of a resilient, long-term investment strategy.
Can Private Assets Offset Volatility in Turbulent Markets?
PAID CONTENT In today’s environment, asset managers are navigating seismic shifts in public market dynamics that tend to emerge every five years or so. The recent downturn in equities has led some professionals to reassess their public market exposure and explore alternative strategies to mitigate portfolio volatility. While there’s no universal solution to this challenge, there are straightforward and effective ways to enhance portfolio composition by incorporating private assets.
The Potential Ripple Effect of October’s Rate Cut on Canadians
On October 23, the Bank of Canada (BoC) is scheduled to meet for a seventh time in 2024 to set its key overnight rate target. The meeting comes amid widespread expectations the BoC will cut rates for a fourth time in 2024, buoyed by supportive economic data. Should the central bank cut as expected, rising economic output could manifest as the cumulative effect of rate cuts increasingly takes hold.
Investment opportunities in essential private alternatives
Join Wayne Byrd, Chief Financial Officer, Skyline Group of Companies, as he discusses current investment opportunities in the real estate and renewable infrastructure space. In this webinar, airing live on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 1:00pm ET, viewers will gain a better understanding of the role that interest rates, inflation, and immigration trends are playing in shaping the private alternative investment landscape in Canada.
Canadian alternative investment firm Skyline Wealth Original
Guelph, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadian investment firm Skyline Wealth has announced the introduction of Class F Units for Skyline’s four private alternative funds, now available for purchase through Fundserv. Fundserv is a connectivity hub providing Canadian investment industry professionals access to more than 95,000 investment funds.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: What is going on at ECISD?
First, we had a superintendent on board until December. It is my understanding that Mr. Crowe was very comfortable with that set up. Suddenly, the board decides to buy his contract out and get an interim? Now that makes a lot of sense. The same folks who would have us look at passing a TRE and possible school bond because we are in need of money throw out $135,000 just to speed the search process up by 4.5 months? Oh, I know it is only “chump change” right?
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