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Kevin Press is editorial director for Advisor.ca. He has been writing about money since 1997. Reach him at kevin@newcom.ca.

Treegrove acquires Sprung Investment Management Treegrove acquires Sprung Investment Management

Industry

Treegrove acquires Sprung Investment Management

William Shaw remains CEO, Michael Sprung is now company president

By Kevin Press |May 4, 2026

1 min read

Things may be looking up for Canada Things may be looking up for Canada

Economic Indicators

Things may be looking up for Canada

A pair of portfolio managers make the case for cautious optimism

By Kevin Press |March 25, 2026

3 min read

‘There could be a credit cycle’: Fundstrat CIO ‘There could be a credit cycle’: Fundstrat CIO

Market Insights

‘There could be a credit cycle’: Fundstrat CIO

Tom Lee told attendees at the Future Proof Citywide festival in Miami that expanding retail investor access to private markets is a mistake

By Kevin Press |March 12, 2026

2 min read

CEO Derek Dobson on administrative leave: CAAT Pension Plan CEO Derek Dobson on administrative leave: CAAT Pension Plan

Industry

CEO Derek Dobson on administrative leave: CAAT Pension Plan

This follows the dismissal of the fund's chair, and earlier resignation of three execs

By Kevin Press |February 13, 2026

2 min read

Canada to see a ‘year of resilience and opportunity’: Vanguard Canada to see a ‘year of resilience and opportunity’: Vanguard

Economy

Canada to see a ‘year of resilience and opportunity’: Vanguard

AI will contribute to 1.6% GDP growth this year, a stronger labour market and mid-2% core inflation

By Kevin Press |January 21, 2026

3 min read

Sisu Investment boosts its stake in Wilmington Capital Sisu Investment boosts its stake in Wilmington Capital

Industry

Sisu Investment boosts its stake in Wilmington Capital

Sisu paid $6.5 million to gain a more prominent minority shareholder position

By Kevin Press |December 29, 2025

1 min read

Wealth management, AI and defence are sectors to watch in 2026 deal flow Wealth management, AI and defence are sectors to watch in 2026 deal flow

Market Insights

Wealth management, AI and defence are sectors to watch in 2026 deal flow

According to PwC, 642 deals worth $138.8 billion were signed in Q3

By Kevin Press |December 10, 2025

2 min read

Navacord and Acera Insurance to join forces Navacord and Acera Insurance to join forces

Industry

Navacord and Acera Insurance to join forces

Their combined salesforce will be more than 5,000, across 150-plus locations

By Kevin Press |December 3, 2025

2 min read

Yield curve to steepen in 2026: Franklin Templeton Yield curve to steepen in 2026: Franklin Templeton

Market Insights

Yield curve to steepen in 2026: Franklin Templeton

There are reasons for optimism as central banks signal additional rate cuts, and governments move on from Washington reliance

By Kevin Press |November 26, 2025

2 min read

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