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IN YOUR INTEREST!

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IN YOUR INTEREST!, your need-to-know economic news and how it affects your finances in under 10 minutes, presented by iA Financial Group.

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Apr 15, 2025

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Episodes

Burnt out on the stock market? 31.03.2023

Has the roller-coaster ride of the stock market left you feeling sick? Discover the new trends in savings! Sébastien Mc Mahon talks with Mélissa Maude Kirouac, a savings and retirement product development advisor, about reassuring and profitable investment solutions. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Market review: Growth sectors and trends for 2023 23.03.2023

2022 was a difficult year, marked by rising interest rates and high inflation, and 2023 is shaping up to be a year of uncertainty. Sébastien Mc Mahon and Adil Mahroug offer you their review of the week. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB): The tip of the iceberg of a major crisis? 20.03.2023

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! Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Investing: manage, make money and succeed 13.03.2023

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! Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Anticipate the blows (costs!) 07.03.2023

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. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Inflation: Major impact on your retirement plan 27.02.2023

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. Website : https://ia.ca/ec...

Our secrets for maximizing your investments 22.02.2023

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! Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Alternative investments, how to access them? 14.02.2023

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. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Which one will make you richer: a human or a machine? 08.02.2023

Sébastien Mc Mahon shows us how the world’s major asset managers go about creating portfolios and choosing the stocks that go in them. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

A woman in capital market 31.01.2023

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! Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Trends in sustainable investing in 2023 24.01.2023

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. Website :...

Cryptocurrency or the giant with feet of clay 19.01.2023

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. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

2023: Opportunities or resilience? 11.01.2023

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! Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

2022 economic recap 20.12.2022

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. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

2022 economic recap 13.12.2022

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. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Which should we fear more, inflation or recession? 02.12.2022

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. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Automation and robotization: miracle cure or social utopia? 29.11.2022

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. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Meta, the metaverse and meta-fiasco! What does the future look like for the virtual reality and tech sectors? 22.11.2022

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 sit...

Economic instability and social inequality 15.11.2022

 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? Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Stock market rally: mirage or reality? 07.11.2022

Our Chief Economist's advice and strategies will feel like an oasis in the desert. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Increase in the key interest rate and impact on your finances 01.11.2022

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 24.10.2022

Sébastien Mc Mahon presents the current situation and, above all, proposes concrete strategies to thwart inflation. Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

United Kingdom - To cut taxes for the rich or not? 18.10.2022

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! Website : https://ia.ca/economic-publications/podcasts

Segregated funds vs. mutual funds vs. exchange-traded funds and how to navigate them 11.10.2022

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 Gr...

Beating the markets: is it possible? 04.10.2022

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. Website : h...

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