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Kevin Press

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

Fort Capital Partners and Acquatio join forces Fort Capital Partners and Acquatio join forces

Industry

Fort Capital Partners and Acquatio join forces

Wealth and asset management advisors will operate as Fort Capital Financial Services

By Kevin Press |August 11, 2025

2 min read

Mid-year forecast roundup: What a drag Mid-year forecast roundup: What a drag

Economy

Mid-year forecast roundup: What a drag

Our review of mid-2025 market forecasts finds the banks in wait-and-see mode

By Kevin Press |July 15, 2025

5 min read

Canadians missing out on late-stage life sciences investments Canadians missing out on late-stage life sciences investments

Market Insights

Canadians missing out on late-stage life sciences investments

The sector delivered $842 million in M&A deal value in 2024, but the biggest winners were international investors

By Kevin Press |July 10, 2025

2 min read

Canadians need a pension dashboard: C.D. Howe Canadians need a pension dashboard: C.D. Howe

Industry News

Canadians need a pension dashboard: C.D. Howe

Senior fellow envisions a free tool that pulls data from government and private sources

By Kevin Press |July 8, 2025

2 min read

Hang on to your bonds Hang on to your bonds

Columnists

Hang on to your bonds

After a volatile first half, fixed-income assets have begun to offer greater diversification opportunities

By Kevin Press |July 4, 2025

2 min read

The financial advisor role is ‘evolving’ as Canadians’ goals broaden The financial advisor role is ‘evolving’ as Canadians’ goals broaden

Industry News

The financial advisor role is ‘evolving’ as Canadians’ goals broaden

Clients say they want "peace of mind," even as young investors go DIY

By Kevin Press |June 24, 2025

2 min read

Andrew Moor, CEO of Equitable Bank, has passed Andrew Moor, CEO of Equitable Bank, has passed

News

Andrew Moor, CEO of Equitable Bank, has passed

Marlene Lenarduzzi has been appointed interim president and CEO

By Kevin Press |June 24, 2025

2 min read

BMO acquiring Burgundy Asset Management for $625 million BMO acquiring Burgundy Asset Management for $625 million

Industry

BMO acquiring Burgundy Asset Management for $625 million

Burgundy CEO Robert Sankey will remain in his position

By Kevin Press |June 19, 2025

1 min read

Mark Carney elected PM in too-close-to-call result; Poilievre and Singh both lose seats Mark Carney elected PM in too-close-to-call result; Poilievre and Singh both lose seats

Policy

Mark Carney elected PM in too-close-to-call result; Poilievre and Singh both lose seats

The Canadian dollar rose slightly relative to its U.S. counterpart in overnight trading, hitting a 2025 high

By Kevin Press |April 29, 2025

4 min read

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