Financial Pipeline

Why gender diversity in capital markets matters
Clients, firms, and the industry overall benefit from increased gender diversity in capital markets. Increased mentorship, flexibility and representation can help that happen.
We need more women in capital markets – and here’s how we can get there.
We know diversity of thought makes for better boardrooms, but systemic challenges are still keeping talented women out of the C-Suite. The Financial Pipeline spoke with some industry leaders about the need for more women in capital markets – and what we can do to get them there.
Commentary: Bond management, not the Fed’s “magic wand” is the real opportunity to handle inflation in a portfolio
Holding bonds at a time of rising inflation and unpredictable central bankers requires more than crossing your fingers and hoping the Fed or Bank of Canada will rein in the economy. In their fall 2022 Canso Market Px, portfolio managers at Canso Investment Counsel Ltd. discuss the political and economic climate that led us here, and the opportunities they see.
Buying a home? Let’s talk down payments
Between government requirements, how much is in your savings, and mortgage insurance, there are many things to consider before making a down payment. Before spending all your savings, walk through the math with this simple guide.