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| What to make of the first month of Trump 2.0? | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:13:02 | |
Since his inauguration on January 20, Donald Trump has signed several executive orders and made frequent media statements. Tariff threats, territorial aspirations, deregulation—our experts take a look at the various developments over the past few weeks from a geopolitical perspective. | |||
| Current issues in residential and commercial real estate | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:10:50 | |
The real estate market has always been very active, but since the pandemic, new challenges have emerged. In an environment where we have a shortage of construction labour and a critical housing shortage, is it possible to build data centres and residential units at the same time, or convert office towers into condos? | |||
| Advantages of the FHSA | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:09:48 | |
A new savings product, the FHSA can now be added to the HBP to allow for a larger downpayment on a first home. These two programs differ in certain respects, however. With our guest expert, we analyze the strengths of the FHSA and the advantages it provides within various savings strategies. | |||
| Investing: manage, make money and succeed | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:08:09 | |
In less than 10 minutes we take a look at the investment process with our guest expert Jean-René Adam, Senior Vice-President and Head of Public Equities and Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the process and get some great tips! | |||
| Anticipate the blows (costs!) | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:09:25 | |
2023 is still young, but the horizon is not encouraging. Markets upside down, recession, inflation and other surprises. Anticipate the blows (costs!) thanks to our economic review with Sébastien Mc Mahon. | |||
| Inflation: Major impact on your retirement plan | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:11:26 | |
Rising inflation can have a major impact on your retirement plan. For some, this will require simple adjustments to the amount they save, but for others, it could mean postponing retirement. Solutions within your reach. Our advice, with Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist, and Frédéric Lessard, Regional Vice-President of Sales at iA Financial Group. | |||
| Our secrets for maximizing your investments | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:10:08 | |
RRSP or TFSA? Paying your mortgage or investing? Tax refunds: treat yourself or save? Sébastien Mc Mahon and our expert Pierre Lafontaine offer valuable advice on investing! Listen to them! | |||
| Alternative investments, how to access them? | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:06:34 | |
When we talk about investments, what usually comes to mind are traditional assets: stocks, bonds, foreign currencies, etc. But there are other types of assets, too. Discover alternative investments, their advantages and how to access them. | |||
| Which one will make you richer: a human or a machine? | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:06:48 | |
Sébastien Mc Mahon shows us how the world’s major asset managers go about creating portfolios and choosing the stocks that go in them. | |||
| A woman in capital market | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:11:57 | |
The world of capital markets is mostly made up of men, but women are taking their place. Sébastien Mc Mahon welcomes Stéphanie Leduc, VP, Head of Private Debt at iA Financial Group, to highlight the challenges, advantages and opportunities. Ladies (and gentlemen!), an inspiring podcast to listen to! | |||
| Trends in sustainable investing in 2023 | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:14:27 | |
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is becoming increasingly important to investors. 99% of millennials (aged 26-41) and 79% of the general public say they are somewhat or very interested. Sébastien Mc Mahon talks to Maggie Childe, Vice-President, Head of Sustainable Investing for iA Investment Management. Beyond a trend, investing for tomorrow now means more than ever. | |||
| Cryptocurrency or the giant with feet of clay | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:11:22 | |
Virtually everything in the cryptocurrency ecosystem is collapsing: flash crash, bankruptcy and major loss of market capitalization. Sebastien Mc Mahon notes the damage but reminds us that in every failure there are lessons to be learned. | |||
| 2023: Opportunities or resilience? | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:15:35 | |
Sébastien Mc Mahon and Marc Gagnon discuss their respective visions for 2023. Where growth and opportunities will come from, the central banks’ next moves and much more! | |||
| The impact of inflation on philanthropy | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:12:00 | |
Philanthropy has many faces. Even if recent inflation has reduced individuals’ charitable portfolios, they can still contribute to the community in numerous ways. For companies, well-practiced philanthropy can also be a vector for attracting and retaining employees. As the holidays approach, our expert covers the topic. | |||
| 2022 economic recap | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:15:17 | |
2022 had a few surprises in store for us, but the good news is that it is now behind us. COVID, inflation, recession and volatility, highlights and lessons learned, Sébastien Mc Mahon and Marc Gagnon look back on the news that marked the last 12 months. | |||
| 2022 economic recap | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:12:41 | |
2022 had a few surprises in store for us, but the good news is that it is now behind us. COVID, inflation, recession and volatility, highlights and lessons learned, Sébastien Mc Mahon and Marc Gagnon look back on the news that marked the last 12 months. | |||
| Which should we fear more, inflation or recession? | 02 Dec 2022 | 00:09:28 | |
Which is more harmful to the economy, inflation or recession, and why does the Bank of Canada want to push us toward the R-word that no one dares to utter? Sébastien Mc Mahon provides a behind-the-scenes assessment of the impacts of these strategies for managing the economy. | |||
| Automation and robotization: miracle cure or social utopia? | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:10:12 | |
The automation and robotization of production processes are underway, and it seems to be progressing quickly. Responsive modes of production are viewed as a miracle solution to population ageing and workforce shortages, but do they provide a viable model for society? Our analyst Sébastien Mc Mahon shares his views on the issue. | |||
| Meta, the metaverse and meta-fiasco! What does the future look like for the virtual reality and tech sectors? | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:11:06 | |
The constant drop in stock-market value and share price for Meta (Facebook) has led our experts to question the future of the virtual universe, which, until recently, seemed bound for unequalled success. If you also consider the recent massive layoffs in the tech sectors… we can say that Silicon Valley is being shaken up. Sébastien Mc Mahon and our guest expert Jean-Pierre Chevalier assess the situation. | |||
| Economic instability and social inequality | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:15:09 | |
Inflation, labour shortages, the housing crisis, household debt - the economic impacts on the middle class are numerous, so imagine the impact on the poorest. Isabelle Genest, president of Centraide, joins us in the studio to discuss the impacts and possible solutions to prevent or at least mitigate them? | |||
| Stock market rally: mirage or reality? | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:09:25 | |
Our Chief Economist's advice and strategies will feel like an oasis in the desert. | |||
| Increase in the key interest rate and impact on your finances | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:10:32 | |
In 1981, the key rate was above 20%! How far will interest rates go? Sébastien Mc Mahon gives us a reading from his crystal ball! In less than 10 minutes, he lifts the veil on the strategies of central banks and especially the financial impacts on our finances. | |||
| 6 tips to beat inflation | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:09:37 | |
Sébastien Mc Mahon presents the current situation and, above all, proposes concrete strategies to thwart inflation. | |||
| United Kingdom - To cut taxes for the rich or not? | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:11:12 | |
In addition to this debate, which has been in the news, this week we take a look at the economic situation in the UK, where inflation, the energy crisis and interest rates are causing havoc! | |||
| The American election in review | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:13:59 | |
We now know that the Republicans have won the presidency, the Senate and the House of Representatives. Although the markets had incorporated this possibility into asset prices before election day, movement accelerated the day after November 5. Now that several appointments to various key positions have been announced, our experts discuss the economic directions Donald Trump's next term could take. | |||
| Segregated funds vs. mutual funds vs. exchange-traded funds and how to navigate them | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:08:19 | |
They say that it’s easier to invest in mutual funds than to build a portfolio of investments piecemeal. Not everyone has the time or the ability to choose the right assets for a portfolio! What is the difference between all these funds and how do you do your homework before buying an investment fund? We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group. | |||
| Beating the markets: is it possible? | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:08:08 | |
Investors all want to "beat the markets", which means consistently outperforming over the long term. Who doesn't want to find the secret recipe and become a billionaire quickly through smart investing? But is it actually possible for the average person to beat the markets? We discuss it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group. | |||
| Rising interest rates: are there any upsides? | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:06:54 | |
The topic of the day - interest rates. Rising margins of credit and mortgage rates - the future may seem more complex financially, but there are some positives that are less obvious in the short term. Our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist, Sebastien McMahon shares with us the opportunities to be seized in these turbulent times. | |||
| Preparing for retirement: questions to ask your advisor | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:09:01 | |
In the current context, what questions should we be asking our advisors to prepare for retirement? How do we plan for this period of our lives, given increasing life expectancy? We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group. | |||
| The Registered Education Savings Plan: the best-paying savings vehicle? | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:08:46 | |
Back-to-school time is a good time to debunk myths about the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) and the reasons to contribute to it. We break them down with Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group. | |||
| Should we be worried about a recession? | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:09:24 | |
The stock market is soaring, inflation is high and interest rates are rising. Are we going into a recession? What defines a recession? What are the direct effects? And above all, should we be worried about it? We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group. | |||
| My top 3 economic indicators | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:06:39 | |
Our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist, Sébastien Mc Mahon tells us his top 3 most important economic indicators. | |||
| Bull markets and bear markets: what are they and how do we navigate them? | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:06:41 | |
Bull markets and bear markets, which describe when the market is trending upward and downward respectively, can affect the economy in various ways. As investors, how do we deal with them? That’s what we’re looking at this week with our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist, Sébastien Mc Mahon. | |||
| The Canadian economy: why is it in good shape? | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:09:27 | |
The Canadian economy benefits from immigration, but what about the Quebec economy? Will the pandemic cause long-term changes? We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group. | |||
| Inflation vs stagflation? | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:08:23 | |
Inflation is at record levels and threatening certain parts of the economy. What causes inflation, why do we need to contain it and what can we do as individuals? We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group. | |||
| The wealth management market in Canada | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:12:20 | |
In Canada, the wealth management market has grown considerably, both in terms of the funds under management and the number of advisors. As clients' finances become increasingly complex, advisors are called upon more than ever to work as part of a team, to grow with their clients and to have excellent listening skills. | |||
| Investor profiles | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:05:29 | |
What is an investor profile and why is it so important for achieving your financial goals? Are your investments too risky or are you missing out on opportunities for gains? We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group. | |||
| Responsible investing | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:06:34 | |
Responsible investing: what does it actually mean? Does it really have any concrete impact on the environment? We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group. | |||
| An investor’s worst enemy? | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:06:28 | |
An investor’s worst enemy? Their emotions. The effect investors’ emotional cycles can have on the stock market is a well-known phenomenon. We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group. | |||
| The path to leadership | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:13:44 | |
For Stéphan Bourbonnais, becoming a good leader starts with identifying and respecting your personal values. This helps you better visualize the path to the performance you’re trying to achieve and the actions to take to get there. | |||
| Financial Literacy Month special: Debunking 7 myths | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:18:44 | |
Some myths about finance and savings are often stated as absolute truths. With our expert, we analyze seven of them under three main themes: debt and investment, retirement, and age-related savings. | |||
| Dancing with the investment stars | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:12:22 | |
Though they’re both stars in the world of investing, Warren Buffet and Jim Simons have seemingly opposite investment philosophies, the former being a discretionary investor and the latter a quantitative investor. While one focuses on careful observation of targeted companies and the other on computer models that identify major trends, both investment philosophies rely on in-depth data analysis. | |||
| How to make hybrid work a success in 2024 | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:08:14 | |
While it was widely adopted as an emergency response to the pandemic, we now need to consider telecommuting and hybrid working methods from a permanent perspective. For employees and managers alike, listening, openness and experimentation are key to making this new reality a lasting and profitable success. | |||
| Investing is everyone's responsibility... but who exactly is "everyone"? | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:08:55 | |
We’ve heard that “ignorance of the law is no excuse.” In the same way, in finance, investors benefit from learning as much as they can about the field. Your relationship with your advisor and your financial institution will be clearer and more profitable. Our Investia expert explains the roles and responsibilities of each and outlines the key concepts to be aware of. | |||
| Caring for someone with a mental health problem | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:11:44 | |
How can you help someone with a mental health problem? After outlining various mental health issues and their manifestations, our guest provides numerous tips on how to support someone struggling with such disorders. She also discusses the notion of resilience and gives us tips on how to cultivate it. | |||
| Investments: Answers to your biggest questions! | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:10:05 | |
Among the questions our clients ask us, one comes up time and time again: “Where should I invest among the multitude of options on the market?” Based on the current economic situation, we explore various investment options as well as the tax advantages of different savings products. | |||
| Impact of the U.S. elections on the markets | 02 Oct 2024 | 00:12:20 | |
While a split government the day after November 5 remains the most likely scenario, a tidal wave where Democrats or Republicans end up sweeping the Presidency, the Senate and the House of Representatives is not out of the question. Our experts outline investment strategies to respond to each of these possibilities, which will lead to economic measures with varying impacts. | |||
| Jobs in finance: an attractive, evolving market! | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:12:23 | |
Traditionally focused on sales, the job of financial security advisor has fortunately evolved. Today, this profession draws on the varied skills of a team, with specialists in different fields. Our expert shares his thoughts on the new realities of the business, digital and otherwise, but with one constant that endures: that of understanding and providing the best possible service to each client. | |||
| Leadership in finance with Adam Elliott | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:11:06 | |
Inspired by many sources to learn and grow, our guest has become a leader in private wealth management through collaboration, not competition. His vision of leadership draws on a variety of influences. Join us as he generously shares his experiences and gives his advice for building a successful career. | |||
| A busy fall for the economy | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:12:15 | |
This fall, on the economic scene, the hot topic will of course be the U.S. elections on November 5. We analyze what could happen with the presidency in the event of a Democratic or Republican victory, as well as in government, both in the Senate and in Congress. We also provide an overview of the Canadian and global economies, with a particular focus on China. | |||