IG: Our technology strategy

Recently, we held a leadership offsite with IG’s strategic technology partners, including companies like Amazon, DocuSign, Salesforce, Microsoft and Broadridge.   It was an informative and productive session. We talked about future innovation, and confirmed that we’re making the right choices and are on the right path when it comes to adopting new technologies from world-class… Continue reading IG: Our technology strategy

Quebec raises amount of capital gains subject to tax

Move mirrors announcement from the federal budget tabled Tuesday. Quebec says it will align its tax system with the federal government by increasing the percentage of capital gains subject to taxation. Like Ottawa announced in its budget Tuesday, Quebec says it will tax two-thirds rather than one-half of capital gains, which are profits made on… Continue reading Quebec raises amount of capital gains subject to tax

Gold, Inflation and the Fed

Despite the year-to-date strength in equity prices, other market signals suggest rising concerns as market interest rates are climbing, oil prices remain elevated and the U.S. dollar holds firm. Executive Summary Gold’s recent surge of nearly 18.0% since mid-February is fueled by its dual role as a safe-haven asset and an inflation hedge, amidst geopolitical… Continue reading Gold, Inflation and the Fed

Bare trusts still must file an underused housing tax return

Despite the filing relief for bare trusts announced last month, bare trusts that hold Canadian residential property must still file an underused housing tax return (UHT) for the 2022 tax year, which is due April 30, 2024. These trusts may also need to file a 2023 UHT return by the end of this month, even though… Continue reading Bare trusts still must file an underused housing tax return