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2022 DCIF: A look at target-date fund managers’ varying approaches to ESG investing

October 17, 2022

Responsible investing can drive stronger risk-adjusted returns and is increasingly being seen as a tool for prudent risk management, but defined contribution plan sponsors must understand target-date fund managers’ varying approaches to implementing environmental, social and governance factors into these funds.

How to position portfolios if inflation is turning the corner

October 12, 2022

With a looming economic slowdown, Christine Tan, portfolio manager at SLGI Asset Management Inc. discusses key drivers that may impact asset allocation decisions heading into next year.

Canada's economic outlook amid rate hikes

October 07, 2022

Following jobs data that came in as expected, Christine Tan, portfolio manager at SLGI Asset Management Inc., examines what’s next for Canadian rate hikes and the likelihood and potential severity of an upcoming recession. Tan says "It is all dependent on the BoC's next moves".

Is the investment industry making headway on its ESG journey?

September 30, 2022

Thinking and acting on ESG in a proactive way can channel capital towards more sustainability-oriented outcomes. Adelina Romanelli, director of responsible investing, talks to Wealth Professional about how Canadian investors are showing interest in learning more about responsible investing, even without being asked by their advisors.

Volatile bonds face their first bear market in a generation

September 28, 2022

Bonds sway alongside stocks in an uncertain environment of rising credit, liquidity, and interest rate risk.

Another super-sized rate hike from the Fed; what will happen to riskier bonds?

September 23, 2022

As benchmark borrowing costs rise to a range of 3% and 3.25%, last seen in 2008, we reiterate our cautious stance on credit

Moving to normal size Bank of Canada interest rate hikes.

September 08, 2022

Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at SLGI Asset Management Inc., joins BNN Bloomberg to discusses how markets are shifting from inflation concerns to worries about a slowing economy and the impact that could have on earnings growth.

Why it's too soon to get excited for early-2023 rate cuts: Chhad Aul

August 18, 2022

Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at SLGI Asset Management Inc., urges caution on strong bear market rally as leading indicators flash yellow in an interview for Wealth Professional.

Demand for oil will decrease; however, Russia could continue to weaponize it: Chhad Aul

August 05, 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 as Canadian jobs unexpectedly fall. He says central banks' tightening will continue to affect economic growth.

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