Monthly newsletter – September 2022

September is a lovely month for many reasons—but mainly, temperatures are cooler yet still comfortable.

Now that the stock market has recovered a little, it's time to think about our next investment strategies!

In this month's newsletter, we've chosen articles about some trendy topics: cryptocurrency and ESG (environmental, social and governance) factors, both of which require caution due to a lack of regulation.

This month's articles also talk about the need for caution, as we've always advocated, and explain more about these investment trends.

We continue to believe that these criteria are important, but that until these sectors are better regulated by competent authorities, investing in this type of asset represents an unnecessary risk.

Enjoy!

Investing in crypto-assets: How to limit the risk of being exposed to fraud

In 2017, thousands of investors in over 175 countries found themselves with empty pockets after having invested nearly US$4 billion in a cryptocurrency called "OneCoin." The mastermind behind the project, Ruja Ignatova, vanished with what is believed to be the entire amount missing.

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Advisors call new fund framework a good first step toward clearer ESG conversations

A new responsible investing framework from the Canadian Investment Funds Standards Committee (CIFSC) will save advisors time and provide a new tool to help clients understand the approaches used in ESG funds, advisors say

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