Upcoming Virtual Events
Throughout the year, we host a variety of virtual events at no cost to you. If you're interested in attending any of the events below, send us an email at hal.simonson@ig.ca and let us know which one.
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Breaking up is hard to do: financial planning through a separation or divorce
Thursday, November 7, 2024
10 am PT | 11 am MT | 12 pm CT | 1 pm ET | 2 pm AT | 2:30 pm NL
Do you know how much a divorce or separation could cost you? And do you know which strategies can help minimize the cost and stress related to a relationship breakdown?
Don’t miss our financial literacy month webinar to find out the answers to these questions and more. Join Melissa Leong and IG Wealth Management's Head of Financial Planning, Christine Van Cauwenberghe and Director of Tax and Estate Planning, Athenea O'Bryan as they discuss:
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Issues you should consider if you’re going through a separation or divorce.
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Strategies to help you understand how to protect assets from a possible future relationship breakdown.
There will also be a virtual Q&A session at the end of the discussion to answer some of your questions.
Please note: the common law and family law rules differ between Canadian jurisdictions. We’ll discuss actionable tips that all Canadians may consider. However, it’s important to get expert legal advice specific to your province or territory, especially if you live in Quebec.
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How would your business operate without you?
Thursday, October 10, 2024
10 am PT | 11 am MT | 12 pm CT | 1 pm ET | 2 pm AT | 2:30 pm NL
As a business owner, you may have a hard time imagining how your company would operate without you. Learn how to give your business the flexibility you need should you be unable to lead it.
Don’t miss this valuable webinar to find out the answers to crucial risk management questions about how to protect your business. Join Melissa Leong and IG Wealth Management's Sheryl Troup, Assistant Vice President of Tax and Estate Planning, and Scott Woodburn, Assistant Vice President of Estate and Insurance Solutions, as they discuss:
- Why business owners need protection.
- Risk management solutions and tax efficient ways to implement them in your business.
- Corporate estate and business succession planning.
There will also be a virtual Q&A session at the end of the discussion to answer some of your questions.
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Higher mortgage rates: what’s the impact on your plan?
Thursday, October 3, 2024
10 am PT | 11 am MT | 12 pm CT | 1 pm ET | 2 pm AT | 2:30 pm NL
What impact will high mortgage rates have on your financial plan? And what can you do about it?
Don’t miss this webinar to find out the answers to these questions and more. Join Melissa Leong and IG Wealth Management's Vice President of Mortgage and Banking Solutions, Shauna Clarke and Assistant Vice President of Investment Strategy, Ashish Utarid as they discuss:
- The economic outlook, as it relates to mortgages.
- The burden of high interest rates over a long period.
- How integrating your mortgage strategy into your financial plan will help you accomplish your short- and long-term goals.
There will also be a live virtual Q&A to answer some of your questions.
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Back to school: are we at an economic fork in the road?
Thursday, September 12, 2024
10 am PT | 11 am MT | 12 pm CT | 1 pm ET | 2 pm AT | 2:30 pm NL
Is now the time to take profits and rebalance your portfolio? How are the current trends in the economy impacting your financial plan?
Don’t miss this webinar to find out the answers to these questions and more. Join host Jacqueline Hansen and IG Wealth Management's Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson as they discuss:
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Shifting consumer behaviour.
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The U.S. elections and their potential impact.
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The burden of high interest rates over a long period.
There will also be a virtual Q&A session at the end of the discussion to answer some of your questions.
Past Virtual Events
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2024 mid-year market update: Resilient global economy calms recession concerns
Thursday, June 13, 2024
10 am PT | 11 am MT | 12 pm CT | 1 pm ET | 2 pm AT | 2:30 pm NL
Are you wondering if the expected soft landing will ease inflation and reduce the chances of a recession? Or how the current trends in the economy are impacting your financial plan?
Don’t miss this webinar to find out the answers to these questions and more.
Join IG Wealth Management's Ashish Utarid, Philip Petursson, and Aurèle Courcelles as they discuss:
• How could the proposed capital gain inclusion rate increase affect your financial plan?
• Divergence: economic growth, central bank rates and currency.
• A soft landing: where are we in the economic cycle?
• Commodities and the opportunity they offer for Canada.
There will also be a virtual Q&A session at the end of the discussion to answer some of your questions.