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James Slotnick on the politics of raising the U.S. debt ceiling
James Slotnick, head of government relations and sustainability at Sun Life, discusses the current negotiations in Congress around raising the debt ceiling by June 1st.Josh Davis on inner mastery and effective leadership
Josh Davis, Chief Scientist and Senior faculty member at Mentora Institute, discusses how leaders can successfully manage stress, focus on prioritization, and build relationships.D.J. on the CMBS market
Daniel J. Lucey Jr., CFA, Senior Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager at SLC Management, discusses pressure in the commercial mortgage back securities market, how it's changed since 2008, and pockets of opportunity for investors to consider.Beth Brown on workplace burnout
Beth Brown, Health & Well-Being Program Manager at ComPsych, discusses the signs of workplace burnout and small steps that companies and employees can take to combat it.Chris Wright on the future of private credit
Chris Wright, Managing Director at Crescent Capital, discusses navigating a challenging interest rate environment, working with management teams, and how changes in the banking sector have impacted the private credit market.Veronique on the evolution of LDI investing in Canada
Veronique Lauzière, Managing Director of Business Development at SLC Management, discusses why it's an exciting time for Canadian pension plans to reconsider their derisking journey and LDI portfolios.Chris and Tim on the Special Financial Assistance Program for Taft Hartley plans
Chris Adair, Senior Managing Director, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Tim Boomer, Senior Managing Director, Head of Client Solutions at SLC Management, discuss the Special Financial Assistance Program in the American Rescue Plan Act and the implications for Taft-Hartley plans.Andrew and John on commonalities in investment grade private credit and narrowly syndicated bank loans
Andrew Kleeman, Senior Managing Director, Head of Corporate Private Placements at SLC Management, and John Fekete, Head of Capital Markets at Crescent Capital, discuss similarities between two markets that sit on either side of the dividing line between investment grade and below investment grade.Jim Blakemore on real estate debt
Jim Blakemore, Managing Partner and the Global Head of Debt at BentallGreenOak, discusses the real estate debt market in the current environment, including deal volumes, pockets of value, and exciting opportunities for investors.Doug on the debt ceiling
Doug Clark, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, Insurance, SLC Management, discusses the debt ceiling and how political posturing could impact markets.Rich and Peter on growing stress in the banking sector
Rich Familetti, CIO of Total Return Fixed Income and Peter Cramer, Senior Managing Director of Insurance Asset Management at SLC Fixed Income, discuss the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and how current issues in the banking sector are impacting their approach to client portfolios.Steve on the Canadian P&C insurance market
Steve Guignard, Senior Director of Client Solutions, discusses how P&C insurers in Canada are dealing with regulatory changes, market volatility, and new investment opportunities.Cristina Medina on Invest in Girls
In honor of International Women's Day, Steve sat down with Cristina Medina, Program Manager and head of Western Region & Program Expansion at Invest in Girls, to discuss the nonprofit's mission, impact, and plans for the future.Melissa on the importance of the client experience
Melissa Spadafora, Managing Director, Head of Client Experience at SLC Management, discusses why client service can be an important differentiator for asset managers in a competitive environment.Ben Greene on education, allyship, and the trans experience
Ben Greene, International Public Speaker and LGBTQ Inclusion Consultant, discusses his work as a trans activist, educator and resource for various organizations as they work to build acceptance and allyship within their communities. For more information, go to https://www.bgtranstalks.com/.Kate McKeon on sustainable investing and Net Zero
Kate McKeon, Head of Sustainability at InfraRed Capital Partners, discusses the firm's commitment to the Net Zero Owner Alliance and what it means in practice.Cliff Corso on opportunity in the high net worth market
Cliff Corso, President and Chief Investment Officer at Advisors Asset Management, discusses the growth opportunity for alternatives in the high-net-worth and wider retail market, and celebrates the recently completed acquisition of AAM to join SLC Management.Laila on operational considerations for investment grade private credit investors
Laila Dunphy, Director of Insurance Client Relationships at SLC Management, discusses what private credit investors should consider when entering the asset class.Nitin on how the current market is impacting insurance clients
Nitin Chhabra, Managing Director, Head of Insurance Client Relationships & Solutions at SLC Management, discusses how rising rates and inflation are impacting insurers' portfolios.Steve Weiss on why, for the first time in decades, bonds are front and center for fixed income investors
Steve Weiss, Senior Managing Director, Head of U.S. Business Development at SLC Management, discusses why bond markets are presenting clients with a unique array of investment opportunities in 2023.Abbe Borok on opportunities in the commercial mortgage market
Abbe Borok, Managing Director and Head of U.S. Debt. at BentallGreenOak, discusses why there could be significant opportunities for investors in the commercial mortgage market in 2023.Steve Peacher on reflection, opportunity, and the upcoming holidays
We turn the tables this episode! Chris Adair, Senior Managing Director, Head of Strategic Partnerships at SLC Management, asks Steve to reflect on 2022, his outlook for 2023, and why the holidays are extra special for his family this year.Rich & John on investing in multi-asset credit strategies
Rich Familetti, CIO of Total Return Fixed Income at SLC Management, and John Fekete, Head of Capital Markets at Crescent Capital, discuss the potential benefits of investing in multi-asset credit strategies in the current market environment.James Slotnick on the 2022 U.S. midterm elections
James Slotnick, Head of Government Relations at Sun Life, discusses his thoughts on the 2022 midterms in the U.S. ahead of election day.James Slotnick on the U.S. midterm elections
James Slotnick, Head of Government Relations at Sun Life, discusses his thoughts on the 2022 midterms in the U.S. ahead of election day.Petra on the diversity of the investment grade private credit market
Petra Wendroth, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, Private Fixed Income, discusses the variety of investors that make up the investment grade private credit market and why now is still a good time to consider the asset class.Joelle Faulkner on investing in the success of Canadian family farms
Joelle Faulkner, founder and CEO of Area One Farms, discusses how her investment firm is helping to support the farming community throughout Canada.Mark Attanasio on the changing landscape of private credit
Mark Attanasio, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Crescent Capital Group LP, discusses how the private lending market has changed over the years and where it might be going next.Sheila on coaching women in the workplace and the importance of developing leadership habits
Sheila Goldgrab, Certified Executive Coach and Managing Partner at Goldgrab Leadership, discusses how some employers are prioritizing women in leadership and how she coaches them to develop habits that support their career growth.Brett on why investors shouldn't be afraid of derivatives
Brett Pacific, Senior Managing Director, Head of Derivatives & Quantitative Strategies at SLC Management, discusses how derivatives can help institutional investors meet their goals.John Fekete on below-investment grade private credit in the current market environment
John Fekete, Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets at Crescent Capital, discusses his outlook for investors in high yield fixed income.Anna on the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative
Anna Murray, Managing Director, Global Head of ESG at SLC Management, discusses SLC Fixed Income’s commitment to Net Zero Asset Managers initiative and how we’ll work together with our clients on their decarbonization goals.Annette on long duration fixed income
Annette Serrao, Managing Director, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at SLC Management, discusses her teams approach to investing in long duration assets on behalf of clients.Elaad Keren on investment grade private credit in the current market environment
Elaad Keren, Senior Managing Director, Head of Private Fixed Income Portfolio Management at SLC Management, discusses the investment grade private credit market, including the current supply of opportunities, the changing profile of investors, and how portfolios are faring.Helen Price on infrastructure investing in an inflationary environment
Helen Price, Chief Financial Officer at InfraRed Capital Partners, discusses the benefits of investing in infrastructure during rising rates and inflation.Jack Paris on investing in the energy transition
Jack Paris, head of Americas at InfraRed Capital Partners, discusses the growing trend towards investing in renewable infrastructure.Richard Stevenson on below investment grade markets
Richard Stevenson, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Crescent Capital Group LP, discusses shifts in the below investment grade market and where he is finding opportunity.Wayne Hosang on leveraged loan markets
Wayne Hosang, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Crescent Capital Group LP, discusses leveraged loan markets, including how floating rate debt is holding up in the current market environment as well as investor considerations when allocating to leveraged loans or debt within CLOs.Ashwin and Chris on the importance of recognizing and addressing LGBTQ issues in the workplace
Ashwin Gopwani, Managing Director, Client Solutions at SLC Management and Chris Wang, Managing Director of Crescent Capital, discuss the importance of raising awareness and building a culture of allyship for the LGBTQ community at all levels of organizations.Tim Boomer on LDI investing in a rising rate environment
Tim Boomer, Senior Managing Director, Head of Client Solutions at SLC Management, discusses how rising interest rates have been impacting plan sponsors and other investment considerations they should keep in mind.Shamika and Desmond on the Sun Life Black Excellence Alliance
Shamika Hoyt, Director, Client Management in Health and Risk Solutions and Desmond Glynn, Contracts and Specialty Operations Senior Specialist at Sun Life, discuss their involvement in the Black Excellence Alliance and how the group is positively impacting both their colleagues and communities.Peter on how inflation is impacting insurance company portfolios
Peter Cramer, Senior Managing Director, Insurance Asset Management at SLC Management, discusses how inflation and rising interest rates are impacting property and casualty insurance portfolios, as well as a silver lining that’s emerged for investors.Tom on helping clients achieve their investment objectives
Tom Murphy, President of SLC Fixed Income and Head of Institutional Business at SLC Management, discusses his new role and how he’s focused on delivering for clients in the current volatile market.Steve on LDI investing in the current environment
Steve Morris, Senior Managing Director & Portfolio Manager, Public Fixed Income at SLC Management, discusses shifts in LDI investing given rising interest rates in Canada.Olesya on trends in ESG integration
Olesya Zhovtanetska, Senior Director, Public Fixed Income, Credit Research and ESG in Bonds & Treasury at SLC Management, discusses ESG integration in the fixed income space as well as her professional and personal connection to Ukraine.Scott Powers on trends in asset management
Scott Powers, director at Sun Life and incoming Chairman, discusses trends in asset management and the benefits of being back by an insurance company.Rich Familetti on inflation and interest rates
Rich Familetti, CIO of Total Return Fixed Income at SLC Management, discusses how inflation and rising rates are impacting bond markets in the U.S.James Lizotte on structured credit
James Lizotte, Director, Structured Credit Analyst at SLC Management, discusses how Covid impacted the CMBS and ABS markets in the U.S., and where investors might find pockets of opportunity.Abbe Borok on real estate debt
Abbe Borok, Managing Director and Head of U.S. Debt at BentallGreenOak, discusses opportunities in the real estate debt market and the various benefits for investors.Brian Linde on oil markets
Brian Linde, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, Insurance at SLC Management, discusses complexity in global oil markets and the potential knock on effects in the U.S.Steve Weiss on the CFA Institute’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Code
Steve Weiss, Senior Managing Director, Head of U.S. Business Development at SLC Management, discusses the CFA’s new DE&I code and why SLC Management chose to be a founding signatory.Chhad Aul on tactical asset allocation
Chhad Aul, CIO and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management, discusses his teams approach to asset allocation amid spikes in inflation, rising rates and geopolitical crisis.Eugene Lundrigan on Progressive Aboriginal Relations
Eugene Lundrigan, president of SLC Management in Canada, discusses the firms commitment to the Progressive Aboriginal Relations certification program, and what it means to him professionally and personally.Charles Youngblood on narrowly syndicated credit
Charles Youngblood, Senior Vice President and Product Specialist at Crescent Capital, discusses narrowly syndicated credit and how the investment performs in an inflationary environment.Heather Wolfe on diversity, inclusion and bringing your authentic self to work
Heather Wolfe, Senior Managing Director and Head of Canadian Business Development at SLC Management, discusses the “Allies Acting for Change” program and how to make a meaningful difference for all employees across the firm.Louis Pelosi on real estate risk-based capital charges for insurers
Louis Pelosi, Managing Director of Client Solutions at SLC Management, discusses how recent changes to the risk-based capital charges on real estate investments could affect insurers investment portfolios.Brett Pacific on defensive risk premia
Brett Pacific, Senior Managing Director, Head of Derivative & Quantitative Strategies at SLC Management, discusses how inflation and the current high risk environment can affect managing portfolio risk at the macro level.John Bowman on direct lending
John Bowman, Managing Director and Co-Head of Crescent Direct Lending, discusses the why the direct lending market is becoming an increasingly popular asset class for institutions investors.Brent Simmons on pension buyouts
Brent Simmons, Head of Defined Benefit Solutions at Sun Life, discusses pension buyouts and why they can be an attractive option for plan sponsors.Sarah Schwarzschild on the expanded opportunity set in real estate
Sarah Schwarzschild, Managing Director and Co-Head of BGO Strategic Capital Partners at BentallGreenOak, discusses trends in the primary, secondary and co-investing real estate space.Jason Breaux on business development companies
Jason Breaux, Chief Executive Officer of Crescent Capital BDC and managing director of private credit at Crescent Capital, discusses business development companies and their ability to provide income replacement in investor portfolios.Nitin Chhabra on insurance client considerations and trends
Nitin Chhabra, Managing Director, Head of Insurance Client Relationships & Solutions at SLC Management, discusses how persistent low yields, inflation and regulatory constraints can shift an insurance company’s approach to portfolio allocation.Tom Murphy on client concerns
Tom Murphy, Senior Managing Director, Head of Institutional Business at SLC Management, discusses what he’s hearing from clients as we enter 2022.Chris Adair on intermediate private credit
Chris Adair, Senior Managing Director, Head of Strategic Partnerships at SLC Management, discusses why intermediate private credit can be a compelling opportunity for investors.Steve Peacher on reflection, resilience, and the upcoming holiday season
We turn the tables this episode! Chris Adair, Senior Managing Director, Head of Strategic Partnerships at SLC Management, asks Steve to reflect on the challenges and successes of the past year, as well as some of his holiday favorites.Ashwin Gopwani on pension plan inflation
Ashwin Gopwani, Managing Director of Client Solutions at SLC Management, discusses the impact inflation is having on pension plans.Amy DeAngelo on the future of work
Amy DeAngelo, Senior Managing Director and Head of Human Resources at SLC Management, discusses returning to the office, the future of work, and the importance of supporting employee mental health.Linda Kong Ting on public credit
Linda Kong Ting, Director, Fixed Income Credit Analyst at SLC Management, discusses trends in issuance in the investment grade public market and the shift towards longer tenors.D.J. Lucey on securitized credit markets
D.J. Lucey, Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income at SLC Management, discusses the securitized sector and the impact the 2008 global financial crisis had on preparing securitized credit markets to weather the COVID-19 storm.Liz Thorne on private credit ESG investing
Liz Thorne, Managing Director, Private Fixed Income at SLC Management, discusses investing sustainably in the investment grade private credit market, including how to evaluate opportunities where public information is limited.Sam Tillinghast on investment grade private credit
Sam Tillinghast, Senior Managing Director, Head of Private Fixed Income at SLC Management, discusses how his team invests in a variety of private placement transactions across duration points.Stéphane Kofman on infrastructure
Stéphane Kofman, Director of Infrastructure at InfraRed Capital Partners, discusses infrastructure as a growth stimulus and the importance of public capital.Christine Vanden Beukel on direct lending
Christine Vanden Beukel, Managing Director of Crescent Credit Europe LLP and Head of European Credit Markets, ESG Strategy and Policy Development at Crescent Capital, discusses direct lending markets in the UK and Europe.Rahim Ladha on philanthropy
Rahim Ladha, Global Head of Communications and Philanthropy at BentallGreenOak, discusses “BGO Inspire,” a new multifaceted philanthropy program that’s focused on empowering employees to make a positive difference in their communities.James Slotnick on the shifting infrastructure package
James Slotnick, Head of Government Relations at Sun Life, follows up on the state of the traditional and “human” infrastructure packages in the U.S., including the hurdles they face in Congress and the likelihood of both reaching President Biden’s desk.Beth Lee and Laura Cronin on InvestHer
Beth Lee, Senior Director, Derivatives & Quantitative Strategy and Laura Cronin, Managing Director, Public Fixed Income, Credit Research, discuss InvestHer, a program they started to help advance women's professional development at SLC Management and the asset industry at large.Dec Mullarkey on the central bank
Dec Mullarkey, Managing Director, Investment Strategy and Asset Allocation at SLC Management, discusses the Fed’s balance sheet expansion and its impact on the market.Andy Kleeman on private placements
Andy Kleeman, Senior Managing Director, Head of Corporate Private Placements at SLC Management, discusses investing in the private placement markets.Kevin Strain on CEO leadership
Kevin Strain, President & Chief Executive Officer at Sun Life, discusses how he’s approaching his new role as CEO.Lauren Chesney on workforce diversity
Lauren Chesney, Managing Director, HR Business Partner, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at SLC Management, discusses improving workplace diversity in the asset management industry.Randy Brown on ESG investing
Randy Brown, Chief Investment Officer at Sun Life and Head of Insurance Asset Management at SLC Management, discusses how he’s approaching sustainable investing while also balancing the various goals of the portfolio.Randall Malcolm on interest rates
Randall Malcolm, Senior Managing Director and Public Fixed Income Portfolio Manager at SLC Management, discusses interest rate anomalies, yield curve expectations and credit spreads in the Canadian and U.S. fixed income markets.Tim Boomer on pension funding
Tim Boomer, Senior Managing Director and Head of Client Solutions at SLC Management, discusses how the pandemic affected pension funding levels, shifts in portfolio allocations, and the role of fixed income investments moving forward.Daniel Sausmikat on renewable energy
Daniel Sausmikat, Co-Head of infrastructure investment across the Americas at InfraRed Capital Partners, discusses the new construction of renewable energy infrastructure, trends in battery technology and challenges of building and developing these projects.Anna Murray on ESG
Anna Murray, Global Head of ESG for SLC Management, discusses ESG best practices in commercial real estate and the broader sustainability opportunities and outlook for investment managers.Mark Attanasio on Major League Baseball
Mark Attanasio, co-founder of Crescent Capital Group and owner of the Milwaukee Brewers, talks about what it’s like owning a major league baseball team during a pandemic.Dean Connor on leadership
Dean Connor, Chief Executive Officer at Sun Life, reflects on his experience as CEO and the next chapter after retirement.Kim Frazier on CLOs
Kim Frazier, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Crescent Capital, discusses CLOs, LIBOR and bank loan market valuations.John Fekete on the high yield market
John Fekete, Head of Capital Markets at Crescent Capital, discusses valuations, issuance and default rates.Amy Price on diversity and inclusion
Amy Price, President of BentallGreenOak, discusses the company’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion during the hiring process.James Slotnick on the infrastructure package
James Slotnick, Head of Government Relations at Sun Life, discusses uncertainty around the U.S. infrastructure package, including the likelihood that it will pass this summer and how it might be financed.John Vincent on Public Private Partnerships
John Vincent, Senior Managing Director and Head of Project Finance at SLC Management, discusses public private partnerships and how they might fit in to the Biden administration’s infrastructure plan.Dec Mullarkey on the U.S. debt level
Dec Mullarkey, Managing Director, Investment Strategy and Asset Allocation at SLC Management, discusses current debt levels in the U.S. and what it might mean for markets.Rich Familetti on inflation and rates
Rich Familetti, CIO of Total Return Fixed Income at SLC Management, discusses all things inflation and rates.Sonny Kalsi on real estate investing
Sonny Kalsi, CEO of our real estate investment business BentallGreenOak, discusses his outlook on real estate in the current market environment.Institutional insights right to your inbox.
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