iA Financial Q2 2026 slides: wealth management drives 37% earnings surge

Tensions ease as relaxation and familiar connections provide comfort. Spending time with family and friends offers a welcome respite from daily pressures. Relationships deepen as individuals become more open and less guarded with loved ones. Stable work environments and practical planning support career progression and financial security. Prioritizing savings and gentle self-care promotes overall well-being…

Sweep-in fixed deposits and liquid funds offer better returns than savings accounts. Sweep-in FDs provide immediate access for money needed within a week. Liquid funds become more attractive for holding periods around three months. Combining both options balances liquidity, returns, and flexibility effectively. Taxation differs, with FD interest taxed as it accrues and fund gains…

Money market funds are shortening portfolio maturities due to Federal Reserve rate path uncertainty. Managers are favoring floating-rate notes and repurchase agreements for flexibility. This defensive shift occurs as fund assets reach record highs near $8 trillion. They balance limited overnight returns with duration risk from longer maturities. Interest rate futures suggest a potential Fed…