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Market sentiment is optimistic, high quality bonds are a good hedge during recessions: Strategist

November 17, 2022

Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at SLGI Asset Management Inc., joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss historical recession trends, and why he’s cautious on emerging markets. “Inflation numbers in coming months are still going to be a source of volatility going forward” and notes that it’s important to have a more defensive equity allocation. 

Still cautious on equities but finding opportunities in Canadian government bonds

November 09, 2022

Christine Tan, portfolio manager at SLGI Asset Management Inc., joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the markets’ reaction to the U.S midterm election results. She also talks about opportunities in equity and bond markets amid persistent inflation and a looming economic downturn.

Our commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner

November 08, 2022

Climate change poses a risk to the environment, economic systems, society and our communities worldwide. The demand for governments and corporations to do more to tackle the climate emergency is growing. 

Climate change affects us all

November 03, 2022

The warming of the planet affects us all, but the impact is not always observable or uniformly distributed. However, there are solutions that will allow us to build cleaner, more resilient economies.

How can the investment industry achieve ESG clarity?

November 03, 2022

With the rise in investor consciousness around environmental and social issues, the ESG movement has gained traction over the past two years. “We essentially are using terms like sustainable investing, responsible investing, ESG... interchangeably, which is causing ambiguity...” says Adelina Romanelli, director of responsible investing at SLGI Asset Management Inc. in this Wealth Professional discussion. 

As the Bank of Canada slows the pace of rate hikes, high quality bonds may offer a haven

October 28, 2022

Following the central bank’s smaller than expected rate hike, we favour high quality bonds as Canada’s outsized housing sector and ballooning consumer debt test its aggressive tightening efforts.  

Will market volatility continue?

October 27, 2022

We are likely in a period of elevated volatility that will continue, says Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer & Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management Inc. This video looks at what’s behind today’s volatility and how investors may position their portfolios in this uncertain environment.

Q3 2022 | Market Update

October 26, 2022

Market’s rollercoaster ends Q3 with a sharp decline amid central banks commitment to higher rates for longer

How do central banks pause without looking overly dovish?

October 20, 2022

Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at SLGI Asset Management Inc., joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss his market outlook amid persistent inflation. He says, “We’ve barely gotten to the point where these rate hikes are starting to impact the real economy,” and adds that investors may see a bear market rally this quarter if several stocks beat estimates.

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