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podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Silicon Valley Bank (SVB): The tip of the iceberg of a major crisis? March 20, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Will the successive flash bankruptcies of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank lead to a reform of the U.S. banking system? Monetary policy, interest rates, business model problems or situation that could spread rapidly—Sébastien Mc Mahon sheds light on the situation!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-jean-rene-adam	Podcasts Investing: manage, make money and succeed March 14, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Jean-René Adam 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!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Anticipate the blows (costs!) March 7, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-frederic-lessard	Podcasts Inflation: Major impact on your retirement plan February 28, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Frédéric Lessard 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-pierre-lafontaine	Podcasts Our secrets for maximizing your investments February 22, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Pierre Lafontaine RRSP or TFSA? Paying your mortgage or investing? Tax refunds: treat yourself or save? Sébastien Mc Mahon and our expert Pierre Lafontaine offer you valuable advice!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Alternative investments, how to access them? February 14, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Sébastien Mc Mahon lifts the veil on alternative investments and how to access them. Do you have a long-term investment horizon? This podcast is for you!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Which one will make you richer: a human or a machine? February 8, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Sébastien Mc Mahon shows us how the world’s major asset managers go about creating portfolios and choosing the stocks that go in them.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-stefanie-leduc	Podcasts A woman in capital market January 31, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Stéfanie Leduc 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!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-maggie-childe	Podcasts Trends in sustainable investing in 2023 January 24, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Maggie Childe 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Cryptocurrency or the giant with feet of clay January 19, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-marc-gagnon	Podcasts 2023: Opportunities or resilience? January 11, 2023 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Marc Gagnon 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!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-marc-gagnon	Podcasts 2022 economic recap (Part 2) December 20, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Marc Gagnon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon-marc-gagnon	Podcasts 2022 economic recap December 13, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon and Marc Gagnon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Which should we fear more, inflation or recession? December 2, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Automation and robotization: miracle cure or social utopia? November 29, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Economic instability and social inequality November 15, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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?
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Stock market rally: mirage or reality? November 7, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Our Chief Economist's advice and strategies will feel like an oasis in the desert.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Increase in the key interest rate and impact on your finances November 1, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts 6 tips to beat inflation October 24, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Sébastien Mc Mahon presents the current situation and, above all, proposes concrete strategies to thwart inflation.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts United Kingdom - To cut taxes for the rich or not? October 18, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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!
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Segregated funds vs. mutual funds vs. exchange-traded funds and how to navigate them October 11, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Beating the markets: is it possible? October 4, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Rising interest rates: are there any upsides? September 27, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Preparing for retirement: questions to ask your advisor September 20, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts The Registered Education Savings Plan: the best-paying savings vehicle? September 14, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Should we be worried about a recession? September 6, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts My top 3 economic indicators August 24, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Our Chief Strategist and Senior Economist, Sébastien Mc Mahon tells us his top 3 most important economic indicators.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Bull markets and bear markets: what are they and how do we navigate them? August 9, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts The Canadian economy: why is it in good shape? July 27, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Inflation vs stagflation? July 13, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon Inflation vs stagflation? 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Responsible investing July 5, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts Investor profiles June 23, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon 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.
podcasts	sebastien-mc-mahon	Podcasts What’s an investor’s worst enemy? June 17, 2022 \| Sébastien Mc Mahon The effect investors’ emotional cycles can have on the stock market is a well-known phenomenon. We talk about it with Sébastien Mc Mahon, Chief Strategist and Senior Economist at iA Financial Group.