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Is Our Information About You Still Current?
Topic:
Inside Nexus
Excerpt:
No doubt you know that scene in the movie where the protagonist jumps into a taxi and shouts “Follow that car!” While it makes for exciting cinema,
The Imperfect Art of ESG
Topic:
Investments
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In addition to the devastation, the senseless war in Ukraine has revealed some awkward facts about the composition of some Environmental, Social and
A Balanced Approach – A Good Choice for Troubling Times and All Time
Topic:
Investments
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Mercifully, there have only been a handful of occasions in my adult life when I have repetitively awoken to the task of discovering what sorts of
Saving in my Professional Corporation – It’s a Great Idea!
Topic:
Tax Planning
Excerpt:
The ability for professionals in Canada to incorporate their practice has existed for some time. Doctors, dentists, lawyers, accountants, and other
The Case for Openness – An Open and Shut Case?
Topic:
Human Interest
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From time immemorial, mankind has been open. Open to new ideas, open to trade, and open to migration – the three critical ingredients for progress.
The Rational Optimist
Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
This note takes its title from the 2010 book by Matt Ridley.
Walking Through Time: The History of Nexus
Topic:
Inside Nexus
Excerpt:
Bob Topp’s death last month triggered my memory “replay” button, likely as it did for many of us, whether as a long-time Nexus client, employee, or
Donor Advised Funds: An Overview
Topic:
Foundations & Endowments
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As we approach the end of the calendar year, taxes and charitable giving inevitably surface as ”things to do” in peoples’ minds. Here, we’d like to
Q&A From Our Quarterly Investment Review
Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
Your Nexus investment team participates in many meetings where a company’s CEO or CFO presents to a group of investors. These meetings often have a
Increasing the Charitable Disbursement Quota – Well Meaning, but Wrong
Topic:
Foundations & Endowments
Excerpt:
Most Canadians have probably been focused on the recent Federal election. So, it wouldn’t be surprising if some missed an important consultation that
