Commentary
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October 18, 2021Q3 2021 | Market Update
Overall, we reduced our equity weighting to neutral from a slightly overweight position.
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October 15, 2021Focusing on TDF glide paths as migration from DB to DC plans continue
Target date funds are a complex product, but packaged in a way that is easy for plan members to understand. And Sun Life’s historical data puts the advantage for TDF-only plan members to 1% per year in average outperformance, net of fees. From a fiduciary standpoint, it makes sense for Canadian plan sponsors to embrace TDFs as their default option.
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October 05, 2021How to apply an ESG lens to manager selection & oversight
Applying an environmental, social and governance (ESG) lens to an investment can turn up many things. It could, for example, reveal that a company’s approach to environmental sustainability is effective, or perhaps there are embedded risks that could challenge its business model.
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September 21, 2021Federal Election 2021
After a hard-fought campaign, we have a winner. Our CIO and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions Chhad Aul summarizes the financial implications.
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September 20, 2021Market Update | September 2021
After peaking in the spring, benchmark bond yields fell with markets anticipating a Fed Taper. And with countries weighed down by debt, the current V-shaped economic recovery could give way to more moderate growth. Plus, Christine Tan, AVP, Portfolio Management & Portfolio Manager, discusses the battle of vaccines versus variants.
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September 01, 2021Sun Life Global Investments expands investment management team with a focus on multi-asset solutions and responsible investing
There were a number of changes over the past quarter, including three promotions: Chhad Aul to Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, and Aly Somani and Anthony Wu, both to Portfolio Manager.
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June 21, 2021The 2021 ESG Roundtable - Sustainable investing is experiencing a paradigm shift
“There is now a greater appreciation for how ESG factors might impact corporate financial performance,” according to Kathrin Forrest, VP, Portfolio Management and Portfolio Manager with SLGI Asset Management Inc. Kathrin shares why this is, along with numerous insights on the current ESG landscape in this roundtable hosted by Benefits & Pensions Monitor. (This publication is English only)
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May 31, 2021Fixed income still matters. And the bonds you pick matter even more.
With yields climbing, bond prices have been falling. And investors may see volatility increase in the bond market if interest rates rise in the coming months. As well, with inflation running at nearly 5%* real bond returns (adjusted for inflation) are deeply negative.
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May 12, 2021A more diverse world at Sun Life Global Investments
Oricia Smith, SLGI Asset Management Inc.’s new President and Senior Vice-President, Investment Solutions, Sun Life Canada, wants to help diversify staff, and bring a variety of perspectives to the table to better help advisors and investors.
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March 18, 2021Oricia Smith appointed President, SLGI Asset Management Inc. and Senior Vice-President, Investment Solutions, Sun Life Canada.
"As the first female president of SLGI Asset Management Inc., I am proud to be leading a business that has the power to affect society by helping people save for their retirement and achieve lifetime financial security," said Oricia.
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