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Discover insights, announcements, media articles, interviews and more to help you stay up-to-date on industry themes, our investment solutions, and perspectives from our Multi-asset Solutions Team.

Discover insights, announcements, media articles, interviews and more to help you stay up-to-date on industry themes, our investment solutions, and perspectives from our Multi-asset Solutions Team.

  • February 21, 2023

    There's reason to be a little bit optimistic about interest rates: Portfolio manager

    Christine Tan, portfolio manager at SLGI Asset Management Inc., appeared on BNN Bloomberg to talk about the signs of slowing inflation. Though the inflation rate was reported today as being softer than expected at 5.9%, Tan's take was that, "Our team thinks it's important to look at the details at this point in the cycle." These details include things that are adding pressure to the upside like shelter and food. 

  • February 15, 2023

    Why interest rates may stay higher for longer than markets expect

    2023 has just  begun, but so far inflation and interest rates continue to dominate business headlines. Central banks around the world are deliberating what to do next after relentlessly raising interest rates to fight off the highest inflation we’ve seen in the last 30 years. Rate hikes have affected all asset classes and left investors with few places to hide. Inflation, although likely passed its peak, remains elevated and it could be a while until it’s under control.

  • February 09, 2023

    This is a good opportunity to take some profits, move to a defensive positioning: Strategist

    Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at SLGI Asset Management Inc., was interviewed by BNN Bloomberg for his take on the market. Aul feels there's limited reason to preemptively call a victory on inflation as interest rate hikes have yet to show their full impact on the economy.

  • January 31, 2023

    Bond over stocks, U.S. stocks over TSX amid current market environment: Strategist

    Christine Tan, portfolio manager at SLGI Asset Management Inc. discusses the efforts to "thread the needle" with BNN Bloomberg. Tan explains this as trying to bring inflation down so the economy can grow at a more measured pace, while still watching wildcards such as housing and consumer sentiment. 

     

  • January 30, 2023

    No two ESG ratings are the same

    The goal of environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings is to provide information on an entity's performance related to ESG issues. Entities include companies, non-corporate organizations and investment funds. This article looks at how ratings can differ widely because of varying inputs and measurements. Consistent application and clear communication of what goes into proprietary ESG ratings could go a long way to help better understand and use ESG scores.

  • January 25, 2023

    Why does income diversification matter?

    Many plan members want to grow their capital and achieve steady streams of income in retirement. There’s a solution.

  • January 23, 2023

    Why this portfolio manager is proceeding with caution

    Christine Tan, portfolio manager at SLGI Asset Management Inc., discusses with Wealth Professional her guarded stance as she looks forward to 2023. “Even though there is somewhat of a consensus view of a recession, there's still quite a wide variation in terms of the actual economic path.”

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