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BA Spotlight: Jackie Nicholls

BA Spotlight: Jackie Nicholls

This week we're learning more about Jackie Nicholls at Acera Insurance What is your name? Jackie Nicholls. Who do you work with? Acera Insurance Where in Canada are you based? Edmonton, Alberta Please introduce yourself in 10 words or less. New to kayaking and SUP....

Meet Our Speaker: Matthew Ko

Meet Our Speaker: Matthew Ko

What is your name? Matthew Ko What is the name of your presentation? Portfolio Positioning in Today's Market What is a key takeaway you're hoping the audience leaves with? Stimulus has allowed the U.S. to avoid a recession in contrast to other regions. However certain...

Target funds weather market storms

Target funds weather market storms

The market correction in 2022 was a painful reminder that downturns can be both sudden and deep. However, historically, market sell-offs have been followed by rebounds of similar—if not greater—magnitude, and markets can often rally even as uncertainty continues. An...

Wherefore Pharmacare?

Wherefore Pharmacare?

With less than four months to go for the federal government to table legislation to enact a national pharmacare program in Canada, the silence is deafening. And Benefits Alliance’s advocacy committee says it’s high time that employers with private drug plans raise...