Christine Tan, Portfolio Manager at SLGI Asset Management Inc. discusses how recessions are a normal part of the economic cycle, and how they may actually offer opportunities to pick up quality companies at bargain prices for investors while also reducing portfolio risk.
What’s next for rates, recession & the banking sector
April 17, 2023
Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of the Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management Inc., discusses how you can position your portfolios as the effects of rising interest rates continue to hit the real economy.
Why Canadian banks are largely immune to a bank run
April 13, 2023
Strong regulation, supervision and a conservative risk culture characterize Canada’s concentrated banking industry. This has reinforced the message that Canadian banks are safe following recent bank runs in the U.S.
Federal Budget 2023
March 28, 2023
Federal budget 2023 includes green tax credits, measures to make it easier to use RESPs and RDSPs, and benefits to help lower income Canadians fight inflation.
Silicon Valley Bank and U.S. Regional Bank Fallout – What it means for Canadian investors
March 15, 2023
Canadian markets turned volatile recently due to bank runs in the U.S. Despite the market turmoil, we encourage Canadian investors to stay invested. While bank runs may have limited direct impact on Canadian economy, the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision could dictate the tone for Canada.
Why interest rates may stay higher for longer than markets expect
February 15, 2023
2023 has just begun, but so far inflation and interest rates continue to dominate business headlines. Central banks around the world are deliberating what to do next after relentlessly raising interest rates to fight off the highest inflation we’ve seen in the last 30 years. Rate hikes have affected all asset classes and left investors with few places to hide. Inflation, although likely passed its peak, remains elevated and it could be a while until it’s under control.
2023 corporate earnings may be in trouble as consumers lose confidence and inflation fades
December 07, 2022
Following the pandemic, most consumers face soaring living costs, job uncertainty and declining home and/or portfolio values. It’s clear that our economy is confronting a big headwind.
Has inflation peaked and what now?
November 24, 2022
As inflation is top of mind this year and many ask themselves whether or not it has peaked, we are likely transitioning to a environment where economic slowdown becomes the main narrative, explains Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer & Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management.
Inflation, slowing economic growth, and uncertainty
October 18, 2022
Learn how Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management Inc. and his team are positioning Sun Life Granite Funds to help investor portfolios address these competing global forces.
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