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Mark was the managing editor of Advisor.ca from 2017 to 2024.

Canadian crypto ETFs see outflows in first month since U.S. approvals Canadian crypto ETFs see outflows in first month since U.S. approvals

Products

Canadian crypto ETFs see outflows in first month since U.S. approvals

Equity funds led January flows, while cash products remained popular

By Mark Burgess |February 2, 2024

2 min read

HISA ETFs adjust to new era as OSFI liquidity rules take effect HISA ETFs adjust to new era as OSFI liquidity rules take effect

Products

HISA ETFs adjust to new era as OSFI liquidity rules take effect

Some funds have broadened their mandates as yields take a hit

By Mark Burgess |January 31, 2024

4 min read

Product news: AQR strategy comes to Canada Product news: AQR strategy comes to Canada

Products

Product news: AQR strategy comes to Canada

Plus, NEI partners with Picton Mahoney on alt fund

By Mark Burgess |January 30, 2024

2 min read

After the turmoil, balanced portfolios appear to be back on track After the turmoil, balanced portfolios appear to be back on track

Market Insights

After the turmoil, balanced portfolios appear to be back on track

The equity portion may not be as strong, but bonds are contributing again

By Mark Burgess |January 24, 2024

4 min read

Product roundup: ETFs from Invesco, Purpose chase AI theme Product roundup: ETFs from Invesco, Purpose chase AI theme

Products

Product roundup: ETFs from Invesco, Purpose chase AI theme

Plus, the income products keep coming

By Mark Burgess |January 18, 2024

3 min read

Use of alternative data grows, with increased interest in AI: report Use of alternative data grows, with increased interest in AI: report

Industry

Use of alternative data grows, with increased interest in AI: report

While more investors said they're using alternative sources, the costs of such data may be coming down

By Mark Burgess |January 17, 2024

3 min read

Product roundup: Guardian gets in on target-maturity bond funds Product roundup: Guardian gets in on target-maturity bond funds

Products

Product roundup: Guardian gets in on target-maturity bond funds

Plus, Evolve exiting the metaverse

By Mark Burgess |January 16, 2024

3 min read

Strong finish for ETFs in 2023 as fixed income leads annual flows Strong finish for ETFs in 2023 as fixed income leads annual flows

Products

Strong finish for ETFs in 2023 as fixed income leads annual flows

Dominant cash funds faced headwinds late in the year, reports say

By Mark Burgess |January 4, 2024

3 min read

Economy dancing around edge of recession going into 2024 Economy dancing around edge of recession going into 2024

Economy

Economy dancing around edge of recession going into 2024

Soft landings are in sight for Canada and the U.S., according to outlook reports from Scotiabank and BMO

By Mark Burgess |December 18, 2023

3 min read

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