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Focusing on TDF glide paths as migration from DB to DC plans continue

October 15, 2021

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.

How to apply an ESG lens to manager selection & oversight

October 05, 2021

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.

Federal Election 2021

September 21, 2021

After a hard-fought campaign, we have a winner. Our CIO and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions Chhad Aul summarizes the financial implications.

Market Update | September 2021

September 20, 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.

Sun Life Global Investments expands investment management team with a focus on multi-asset solutions and responsible investing

September 01, 2021

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.

The 2021 ESG Roundtable - Sustainable investing is experiencing a paradigm shift

June 21, 2021

“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)

Fixed income still matters. And the bonds you pick matter even more.

May 31, 2021

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. 

Oricia Smith appointed President, SLGI Asset Management Inc. and Senior Vice-President, Investment Solutions, Sun Life Canada.

March 18, 2021

"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.

Markets evolve. So do our Granite portfolios.

May 04, 2020

Each year, our portfolio management team reviews the long-term strategic target allocations of the Granite suite of products, and conducts extensive research to find ways to enhance them. Find out what changes they made in the Spring 2020 review.  

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