The Institutional Beat

In this episode, our speakers explore the emerging market debt asset class – a US$30 trillion universe with significant opportunities for institutional investors.

In this episode, our speakers explore the critical trends shaping responsible investing in 2026, from the breakneck pace of AI deployment and its governance implications, to the geopolitical reckoning driving a meaningful shift in defense sector investments. This episode was recorded on March 30, 2026.

In this episode, Slava Sherbatov interviews Jeffrey Schok covering gold and precious metals on RBC's North American Equity team. Together, they explore the remarkable surge in gold prices in 2025, and examine the fundamental drivers behind this rally. This podcast episode was recorded on March 19, 2026.

In this episode, Institutional Portfolio Manager Julie Ducharme interviews Guido Giammattei, Portfolio Manager on the RBC Emerging Markets Equity team at RBC GAM-UK to explore the current state of AI investments. This podcast episode was recorded on January 20, 2026. Additional resources: https://institutional.rbcgam.com/en/ca/research-insights/article/artificial-intelligence-paradigm-shift-or-bubble-maybe-its-both_ca/detail

In this episode, Institutional Portfolio Manager Haley Hopwood interviews Eric Savoie, Senior Investment Strategist on RBC GAM’s Macroeconomic and Strategy Team, about his outlook for the year ahead. Together, they discuss the current state of the global economy and explore key investment trends likely to shape financial markets and investor portfolios in 2026. This podcast episode was recorded on December 11, 2025.

In this episode, Institutional Portfolio Manager Julie Ducharme interviews Joanna Mejza, Director of the PH&N Institutional Portfolio Solutions team. Together, they discuss a recent IPS Insights paper that challenged long-standing assumptions about asset allocation and fund implementation decisions within institutional investment portfolios. This podcast episode was recorded on November 20, 2025. Additional resources: https://institutional.rbcgam.com/en/ca/research-insights/article/a-new-perspective-on-the-importance-of-different-investment-decisions/detail

In this episode, Institutional Portfolio Manager Slava Sherbatov interviews Stu Kedwell, Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager and Global Head of Equities at RBC GAM. Together, they discuss the challenges faced by active equity managers in the current market environment and potential ways to manage them. This podcast episode was recorded on October 16, 2025.

In this episode, Institutional Portfolio Manager Slava Sherbatov interviews Gord Keesic and Kai Lee, members of the PH&N Indigenous Investment Services group, about the unique aspects of serving Indigenous investors. This podcast episode was recorded on September 18, 2025.

In this episode, Institutional Portfolio Manager Haley Hopwood interviews Kristian Sawkins and Matt Dubras, senior members of the PH&N Fixed Income Team. Together, they discuss the fiscal expansion currently taking place in Canada and the U.S., and its implications for the bond market. This podcast episode was recorded on September 4, 2025.

In this episode, Institutional Portfolio Manager Dylan Rae interviews Dijana Jelic, a product specialist on the RBC Emerging Markets Equity Team at RBC GAM-UK, about the recent outperformance of emerging market equities and her outlook for the asset class. This podcast episode was recorded on July 21, 2025.

In this episode, Institutional Portfolio Manager Julie Ducharme interviews Sarah Neilson, Co-Head of North American Equities at RBC Global Asset Management Inc. Together, they discuss historical barriers to Canada’s performance on the energy world stage, more recent developments, and themes and subsectors that warrant particular attention looking forward.

Jeff Roberts and Mark Dowding discuss the recovery in capital markets that has taken place since U.S. President Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcements, and whether this is an indication of what’s to come, or whether we can expect further volatility ahead. This podcast episode was recorded on May 7, 2025.

In this episode, our Chief Economist Eric Lascelles returns to discuss the latest developments on the U.S. tariff front with Institutional Portfolio Manager Haley Hopwood. While the situation has escalated meaningfully since Eric and Haley last met to discuss the likelihood and implications of Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canadian imports, uncertainty remains high and market volatility continues as a result.

In this episode, Slava Sherbatov speaks with Jennifer Schillaci, Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Equity and Mortgage Investments at RBC Global Asset Management Inc., to review recent performance of the Canadian real estate market, repercussions of tariffs, and the medium-term outlook for the asset class.

Julie Ducharme and Habib Subjally discuss managing a global equity portfolio through macroeconomic uncertainty, navigating major advancements in the technology sector, and the impact of global equity market concentration.

Our Chief Economist, Eric Lascelles, provides helpful context on the function of tariffs and composition of Canadian exports, and specific insights on how various outcomes could affect Canadian investors.

In this episode, Jeff Roberts sits with Andrzej Skiba to discuss the impact of the recent U.S. election results on global fixed income markets. Andrzej shares his perspectives on how global fixed income markets have reacted, and what he expects in terms of risks and opportunities in the months ahead.

Haley Hopwood and Dan Mitchell discuss the current currency landscape with a focus on the Canadian dollar, examining near-term factors influencing the currency and offering insights into its long-term fair value.

In our second PH&N Institutional podcast, Haley Hopwood, Institutional Portfolio Manager, sits down with Anna Temple, Portfolio Manager on the PH&N Fixed Income team, to discuss ESG analysis and integration as it relates to corporate credit investing.

In our inaugural podcast, Haley Hopwood, Institutional Portfolio Manager of PH&N Institutional, addresses the ongoing volatility in bond yields and their medium-term outlook for interest rates with senior members of the PH&N Fixed Income Team, Kristian Sawkins and Matt Dubras.