Commentary
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November 03, 2022How can the investment industry achieve ESG clarity?
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.
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October 20, 2022How do central banks pause without looking overly dovish?
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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October 19, 2022Oricia Smith named among Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winners
Congratulations to Oricia Smith, President, SLGI Asset Management Inc. and Senior Vice-President, Investment Solutions, Sun Life Canada, on being named among Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 by the Women’s Executive Network (WXN).
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October 17, 20222022 DCIF: A look at target-date fund managers’ varying approaches to ESG investing
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.
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October 12, 2022
How to position portfolios if inflation is turning the corner
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.
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October 07, 2022
Canada's economic outlook amid rate hikes
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".
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September 30, 2022
Is the investment industry making headway on its ESG journey?
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.
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September 08, 2022
Moving to normal size Bank of Canada interest rate hikes.
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.
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August 18, 2022
Why it's too soon to get excited for early-2023 rate cuts: Chhad Aul
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.
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August 05, 2022
Demand for oil will decrease; however, Russia could continue to weaponize it: Chhad Aul
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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