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The Case for Openness – An Open and Shut Case?
Topic:
Human Interest
Excerpt:
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
Excerpt:
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

The Future of Money: a Digital Currency Primer
Topic:
Investments
Excerpt:
As a bottom-up investment management firm, we spend a lot of time looking at specific companies. But keeping an eye on evolving industry trends can be

The Nexus IT Crowd
Topic:
Inside Nexus
Excerpt:
We are happy to announce Ian Ligertwood as the newest member of our team. As Vice President, Operations & Technology, Ian will be responsible for

Nexus: Behind the Scenes
Topic:
Inside Nexus
Excerpt:
Over the years, readers of the Nexus blog have been treated to various posts from my colleagues. On the other hand, much like my role at Nexus, I have

COVID: An Uneven – and Unequal – Recovery
Topic:
Human Interest
Excerpt:
Canadians have had enough of the lockdown. Here we are 18 months after you first heard of the then mysterious Wuhan flu. Today, but for any curve ball