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Consejo Capital48. “¿Casarte con tu banco? La fórmula para la relación de largo plazo¿Por qué somos fieles a nuestro banco? En este episodio, Ilana Sod conversa con Matías Núñez, director general adjunto de retail banking de Scotiabank México, sobre la confianza y la fidelidad que existe entre las personas y su banco. Analizan la diferencia entre fidelización y retención, el papel del contacto humano en un entorno cada vez más digital, y los factores que sostienen una relación bancaria a largo plazo: experiencia sin fricción, estructura, precios justos y valores compartidos. También reflexionan sobre sostenibilidad, nuevas generaciones y el equilibrio entre tecnología y cercanía. U...
2026-02-1114 min
The Mortgage Broker Podcast56: BEHIND THE LENDER with Alex Dey | VP of Portfolio Optimization, ScotiabankWATCH▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube*** EPISODE DESCRIPTIONIn this episode, Dean and Jason are joined by Alex Dey. Alex is the Vice-President of Portfolio Optimization at Scotiabank, who has been with the company for the past 22 years. As one of Canada’s largest banks, Scotiabank's collaborative approach with brokers represents a strategic shift from channel conflict to partnership-based innovation, viewing mortgages not as standalone products, but as entry points to deepen connections across multiple financial services and client segments. Alex is here to di...
2025-12-1139 minConsejo Capital36. El enfoque holístico en gestión patrimonialEn esta conversación de Ilana Sod con Raquel Costa, Senior Vice President, International Wealth Management, Scotiabank, exploramos las tendencias que están impulsando el crecimiento del patrimonio en las Américas y cómo los clientes pueden tomar decisiones más claras y estratégicas. Raquel explica por qué la diversificación, la planificación financiera y la colaboración familiar son esenciales para construir y preservar riqueza, y qué señales ayudan a identificar una asesoría patrimonial realmente sólida. Un episodio conciso y lleno de herramientas prácticas para quienes buscan fortalecer su futuro financiero. Host...
2025-11-1915 minConsejo Capital35. Impacto de la IA en economía y negociosEn pocos años, la inteligencia artificial pasó de ser una curiosidad tecnológica a convertirse en una herramienta que millones de empresas usan para tomar decisiones, diseñar, programar o escribir. En este episodio, Ilana Sod conversa con Juan Manuel Herrera Betancourt, subdirector de Estrategia de Inversión Global Wealth Management en Scotiabank, sobre cómo la IA está transformando los negocios y la productividad a nivel global. ¿Podrá esta ola tecnológica revertir la desaceleración económica de las últimas décadas? ¿Cómo afectará de forma desigual a los países desarrollados y emergentes? ¿Estamos ante una nueva burb...
2025-11-1216 min
Scotiabank Market PointsPowering intelligence: AI’s energy footprintIn this special episode of Market Points, Patrick Bryden, Managing Director, Global Head of Thematic and Sustainability Investment Research at Scotiabank, speaks with Alex de Vries-Gao, Founder of Digiconomist, about the fast-growing energy demands of artificial intelligence. Drawing on his recent research, Alex explains the challenges of quantifying AI’s power consumption, the gaps in corporate disclosure, and the environmental implications as AI usage expands. Together, they explore how the rapid rise of AI is reshaping global electricity demand and what this means for policy, sustainability, and innovation moving forward.
2025-11-0332 minConsejo Capital32. Panorama 2025: Economía y tendencia globales América Latina¿Cómo se perfila el panorama económico y de inversiones en Latinoamérica ante un mundo en transformación? En este episodio Ilana Sod conversa con Jorge Gutiérrez Tostado, director ejecutivo de Global Investment Solutions para Global Wealth Management Scotiabank, sobre los factores que darán forma a los mercados globales en los próximos años: el impacto del proteccionismo, la renegociación del T-MEC, la influencia de la inteligencia artificial en las inversiones y la transición de la globalización hacia una economía más regionalizada. Jorge analiza además los riesgos de la desinformaci...
2025-10-2216 min
Scotiabank Market PointsChina’s overcapacity problem: The LatAm ripple effectIn this episode of Market Points, host Nick Pocrnic, Director, Mining Sales Specialist at Scotiabank in Toronto, speaks with Alfonso Salazar Herrera, Analyst, LatAm Metals & Mining at Scotiabank Inverlat in Mexico City, about how China’s mounting industrial overcapacity is reshaping demand for key Latin American exports. From steel and iron ore to copper and pulp, they explore the knock-on effects of China’s slowing construction, shifting trade patterns, and discuss expectations around China’s
upcoming five-year plan. With Latin American producers and investors squarely in the path of these structural shifts, Alfonso cautions, “if you get China wrong, you get...
2025-10-2125 min
Scotiabank Market PointsNorth to South: Simplifying trade and supply chain complexityGlobal trade is shifting—and the pressure is on. In the latest episode of Market Points, Dyanne Carenza, Managing Director, Global Trade & Working Capital Solutions, and Matthew Parker-Jones, Senior
Vice President, International Commercial Banking, dive into the rising
complexity CFOs and treasurers face across the Americas. From fractured supply chains to FX volatility, discover how Scotiabank is helping corporates build resilient, multi-regional strategies with trusted execution and advisory support.
2025-10-0621 minConsejo Capital29. IA y ciberseguridad, grandes aliadosEn este episodio Ilana Sod platica con Óscar Chombo, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) de Scotiabank México, acerca de los enormes retos que enfrentan hoy las organizaciones frente a los ciberataques. México registró más de 35 mil millones de intentos en solo tres meses de 2025, y la inteligencia artificial está en el centro de esta batalla. Si bien los delincuentes la utilizan para perfeccionar fraudes y ataques de ransomware, también es la herramienta clave para que las empresas anticipen y contengan amenazas. Óscar explica el fundamental rol de la IA, la relevancia de la capacitación de los co...
2025-10-0115 min
Scotiabank Market PointsMidyear IPO Survey: Risk-on for institutional investorsIn this episode of Market Points, Michelle Khalili, Managing Director and Global Head, Equity Capital Markets and Corporate Finance Advisory, speaks with Pete Gordon, Director, Equity Capital Markets, about the latest institutional investorsentiment toward IPOs.
Drawing from Scotiabank’s recent IPO survey of global institutional investors representing $4 trillion in assets, they discuss growing risk appetite, the return of growth as the top priority over profitability, and the strong interest in AI-driven technology. While macro uncertainty and inflation remain concerns, the outlook for the remainder of 2025 is constructive, with a robust pipeline and accelerating investor demand.
2025-08-2212 min
Scotiabank Market PointsHighlights from the 2025 Scotiabank Sustainability SummitIn this special episode of Market Points, Patrick Bryden, Managing Director and Global Head of Thematic and Sustainability Investment Research at Scotiabank, presents highlights from the 7th Annual Scotiabank Sustainability Summit. Set against a backdrop of shifting geopolitics and renewed debate over the role of sustainability in global finance, the summit brought together investors, academics, and corporate leaders from around the world. With reflections from members of Scotiabank’s Sustainable Finance and Global Equity Research teams, this episode captures key moments from two days of timely and thought-provoking conversation around the future of sustainability.
2025-08-0840 minConsejo Capital18. El arte de gestionar la incertidumbre global¿Cómo ha cambiado la perspectiva económica para América Latina en el contexto actual de incertidumbre global? ¿Qué deben tomar en cuenta los inversionistas para apostar por la región en estas condiciones? En este episodio Ilana Sod platica con Eduardo García Rubi, director de Estrategia de Mercados de Scotiabank para resolver estas y otras preguntas sobre el escenario de esta zona en la actualidad y las perspectivas a futuro. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2025-07-1617 minConsejo Capital12. Tu peor aliado para invertir: la desinformaciónEn un momento global marcado por anuncios que sacuden los mercados, Ilana Sod platica con Jorge Gutiérrez Tostado, Director Ejecutivo de Estrategia y Promoción de Wealth Management Scotiabank México para entender qué hay detrás del comportamiento de las bolsas y el tipo de cambio en México y el mundo, cuál es el impacto de la desinformación en esta volatilidad, y cómo estar preparados para anticipar riesgos y aprovechar oportunidades. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
2025-06-0513 minConsejo Capital12. Tu peor aliado para invertir: la desinformaciónEn un momento global marcado por anuncios que sacuden los mercados, Ilana Sod platica con Jorge Gutiérrez Tostado, Director Ejecutivo de Estrategia y Promoción de Wealth Management Scotiabank México para entender qué hay detrás del comportamiento de las bolsas y el tipo de cambio en México y el mundo, cuál es el impacto de la desinformación en esta volatilidad, y cómo estar preparados para anticipar riesgos y aprovechar oportunidades.
2025-06-0420 minScotiabank Market PointsNavigating leadership in the age of outrage with Karthik RamannaIn this timely episode of Market Points, host Patrick Bryden, Managing
Director, Global Head of Thematic and Sustainability Investment Research at Scotiabank, welcomes renowned Oxford professor and author Karthik Ramanna to discuss his latest book, The Age of Outrage: How to Lead in a Polarized World.
Ramanna explores the drivers of societal outrage and emphasizes that traditional crisis management is inadequate for the current era. He shares practical insights from behavioural science to help leaders “turn down the temperature” and illustrates how successful organizations build resilience and navigate polarization by aligning authentically with their core missions. This conve...
2025-05-0824 min
The Scotiabank Women Initiative MasterClass SeriesThe Scotiabank Women Initiative MasterClass - Episode 8In this Masterclass, Chris McMartin sits down with Kendelle Pollitt, family and divorce lawyer, and founder of Pier Law and Mediation. Listen in as she shares her journey throughout the field of law and business!Key Topics in this Conversation:· Kendelle’s journey from climbing up the corporate ladder, to launching her own law firm and becoming an entrepreneur in law.· Kendelle’s offers tips and advice for young women stepping into entrepreneurship and discusses the positive impact that mentorship can play on one’s own growth and journey.· The vital r...
2025-04-1746 minScotiabank Market PointsReal banking solutions from client-driven collaborationBusinesses often face a “rollercoaster” of surprises when managing their treasury operations. Manual processes, handling traditional paper checks, and crafting new solutions to fit into existing workflows are only a few of the hurdles. On this episode of Market Points, Mike Suppa, Director and Head, Client Solutions and Partnerships, and Jonathan Poupart, Director, Cash Management Solutions, share examples of client feedback and how uncovering their pain points help drive innovative banking solutions. Whether through strategic partnerships or in-house expertise, Scotiabank has found thatclient-driven collaboration is core to making banking easier for all b...
2025-04-1125 minConsejo Capital1. El arte de los fondos de inversión en tu riquezaSi estás buscando darle un nuevo impulso a tus finanzas, no te pierdas este episodio de estreno de la segunda temporada de Consejo Capital. En él, Ilana Sod platica con Rodrigo Córdova, director general adjunto Wealth & Asset Management de Scotiabank México sobre los fondos de inversión, como una gran alternativa para hacer crecer tu dinero. Rodrigo nos cuenta también por qué hoy es el mejor momento para invertir y cuál es la mejor forma de hacerlo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...
2025-03-1917 minConsejo CapitalPatrimonio 2025: ¿hace sentido invertir en casa y auto?Dos de las adquisiciones más comunes y relevantes para cualquier persona son una casa y un auto. Pero, ¿existen en este momento las condiciones económicas adecuadas para hacer una inversión de ese tamaño? Escucha en este episodio la conversación con Paulina Prieto, Head Product and Digital Solutions de Scotiabank México para aclarar esta y todas tus dudas sobre el mejor momento y condiciones para adquirir estos activos de alto impacto. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...
2025-03-0516 minConsejo CapitalAngler phishing: una amenaza ocultaLos fraudes cibernéticos siguen siendo una importante amenaza hoy en día y la forma en la que estos se realizan es cada vez más sofisticada y variable. Una de estas formas es en angler phishing y en este episodio platicamos con Christian Atristain, head de ciberseguridad para México en NTT Data para saber qué es exactamente, cómo lo implementan los estafadores y sobre todo, cómo lo puedes detectar de inmediato para evitar ser una víctima más. Para reportar suplantación de identidad a Scotiabank, así como sitios de phishing, correos elect...
2025-02-1911 min
The Scotiabank Women Initiative MasterClass SeriesThe Scotiabank Women Initiative MasterClassIn this MasterClass, Chris McMartin sits down with Brianna Blaney, an entrepreneur of several successful startups, to discuss the fundamentals of startups.Brianna Blaney is the Founder + CEO of Pocketed, a grant platform that helps Canadian businesses easily access over $5.9B annually in grants, tax credits, and incentives with their intelligent matching platform and funding solutions.Key Topics in this Conversation:· The importance of building a strong community as an entrepreneur and the privilege it is to be able to do so· The significance of giving back to the community and supporting oth...
2025-02-0659 min
Scotiabank Market PointsU.S. Rates and Swap Markets: Q1 Outlook 2025Where are U.S. rates and swap markets headed in 2025? In this engaging episode of Market Points, Boris Sender, Director, U.S. Rates Strategy, leads a dynamic discussion with Scotiabank colleagues Charles Comiskey, Managing Director, U.S. Rates Trading, and James Williamson, Director, USD Swap Trading. Together, they break down the key drivers behind recent market moves, the Federal Reserve’s evolving stance, and the role of policy uncertainty under the new administration. This episode delivers actionable insights to help investors navigate a pivotal year for fixed income markets, so tune in for expert perspectives on what’s shaping the...
2025-01-2734 minConsejo Capital2025 y sus perspectivas económicasAnticiparse a los acontecimientos que tendrán efectos en la economía puede ser la diferencia entre el crecimiento o estancamiento de tus inversiones. Es por eso que es importante estar al tanto de las perspectivas económicas para este nuevo año. En este episodio te compartimos lo que anticipan los expertos de Scotiabank para nuestro país en este 2025, esperamos te permita tomar las mejores decisiones para tu patrimonio. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2025-01-2210 min
LimitlessScotiaBank Jamaica: The Best Bank Stock on the JSE? 🏦🔍 In this episode of Tickers from the Limitless Podcast, Dr. Matthew Preston and Dr. Thaon Simms dive into ScotiaBank Jamaica (ticker: SGJ). From customer experiences to financial performance and future prospects, we break down why SGJ stands out as one of the leading bank stocks on the JSE. Plus, we speculate on the possibility of a takeover—could Grace Kennedy or another powerhouse make a move? 🤔🔥 What’s Inside?Insights into ScotiaBank’s operations and financial highlightsDiscussion of the evolving banking landscape in JamaicaAnalysis of potential market impacts like falling interest ratesSpecu...
2025-01-181h 07
Scotiabank Market PointsEquity Capital Markets: 2024 in review and what lies ahead for 2025On this episode of Market Points, Scotiabank’s Michelle Khalili, Managing Director and Global Head, Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and Corporate Finance Advisory, hosts a discussion reflecting on the key themes of 2024 and the outlook for 2025. Featuring John Cronin, Managing Director and Head, U.S. ECM; Matt Sheehan, Managing Director and Head, Canadian ECM; and Charles Kerecz, Managing Director and Head, Global Equity Private Placements, this episode explores the activity in the Canadian and U.S. equity capital markets, the outlook for IPOs and M&A, and the evolving dynamics between public and private capital. Tune in to hear insigh...
2025-01-0818 minConsejo CapitalLecciones 2024: finanzas personales bajo controlEn Scotiabank sabemos que la estabilidad financiera empieza contigo, por lo que las finanzas personales fueron un tema fundamental en Consejo Capital en 2024. En este episodio recordamos las conversaciones sobre elementos fundamentales para tener unas finanzas saludables que tuvimos con Juan Manuel Ruiz Palmieri de Círculo de crédito y Adolfo Ruiz del Comité de Educación Financiera de la Asociación de Bancos de México. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2025-01-0811 minConsejo CapitalLecciones 2024: Por un mundo más sostenibleLa descarbonización financiera y productos verdes son clave para mitigar y adaptarnos al cambio climático. Para Scotiabank la sostenibilidad es un pilar fundamental y en este episodio recordamos dos conversaciones con dos líderes de opinión en el tema: Francisco Torres de Veolia y con Paulina Prieto, vicepresidenta de crédito hipotecario de Scotiabank México.
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2025-01-0110 minConsejo CapitalLecciones 2024: Mujeres que cambian el mundoLas mujeres siguen transformando al mundo un paso a la vez desafiando los estereotipos en las industrias en las que se desenvuelven y siendo un ejemplo de resiliencia en las organizaciones que encabezan. En 2024, en Consejo Capital escuchamos las experiencias de mujeres emblemáticas en su campo, y en este episodio podrás reencontrarte con algunas de estas conversaciones con líderes como Tania Pimentel de Women Index, Kenya Cuevas de Casa de Muñecas Tiresias y Jeny Bernal de Scotiabank. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...
2024-12-2514 min
Scotiabank Market PointsThe Future of Data-Rich PaymentsFor many businesses and consumers across Canada, sending regular remittances abroad and receiving inbound funds can be complex and challenging. In response, Scotiabank and many other payment industry leaders are rolling out new data-rich technology to enhance transparency, streamline payment processes, and speed up transaction times. On this episode of Market Points, Kim Salti, Director, North American Business Payments Products, and Charlene Lee, Director of Cross-Border Payments Transformation, delve into how data-rich payments are changing the game.
2024-08-1427 min
Scotiabank Market PointsTaking stock 2024: How investors are adjusting to mid-year macro trendsMarket dynamics have shifted since the start of 2024. The U.S. economy has been more resilient than expected, and investors are preparing to manage higher-for-longer interest rates. Still, several major central banks, including the Bank of Canada, have started to ease monetary policy. On this episode of Market Points, Scotiabank’s Michelle Khalili, Managing Director and Global Head, Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and Corporate Finance Advisory, leads a discussion on how the U.S. elections, the technology sector, and other factors are driving market performance. You’ll hear from Derek Holt, Vice President and Head, Capital Markets Economics, John Cron...
2024-07-0920 minConsejo CapitalHistorias con orgullo Elizabeth Guerrero, visibilizar a la comunidad trans en el trabajoA pesar de que se han logrado algunos avances importantes, el reconocimiento de los derechos de las personas transgénero en México aún es incipiente. Para seguir avanzando en este sentido se requieren esfuerzos integrales como los que pone en marcha Scotiabank para acompañar y apoyar a este grupo durante y después de su proceso de transición. En este episodio de Historias con orgullo, Elizabeth Guerrero, Directora de inversiones en Scotiabank México, y mujer trans comparte su experiencia dentro de la institución y cuáles son las acciones y protocolos del banco enfocados...
2024-07-0315 minConsejo CapitalHistorias con orgullo. Jhovany Peralta, la inclusión y diversidad son imanes de talentoTrabajar en la diversidad e inclusión dentro de las empresas no es solo un tema de derechos humanos, ni algo que debe hacerse sólo durante el mes de junio y de manera superficial. En este episodio de Historias con orgullo Jhovany Peralta, Project Manager para el área de Comunicación Corporativa y Asuntos Públicos de Scotiabank México, comparte cómo Scotiabank trabaja de manera continua y comprometida para atraer y conservar el talento de la comunidad LGBTQ+ y hacer de esta institución una de las mejores empresas para trabajar. No te pierdas el dato d...
2024-06-1212 min
Scotiabank Market PointsFX Forecast: Where’s the volatility?The foreign exchange markets, and indeed several markets, are showing an unexpected level of calm. What factors are at play in this low volatility environment, and what could it mean against the backdrop of global economic conditions, rising conflicts, and the upcoming U.S. presidential election.On this episode of Market Points, Shaun Osborne, Managing Director, Chief Currency Strategist, and Brendan Stark, Managing Director, Short-Term Interest Rate and FX, delve into these pressing questions. They discuss Scotiabank’s FX forecasts, the low volatility puzzling the markets, and consider the implications of upcoming political developments.
2024-04-2415 min
The Scotiabank Women Initiative MasterClass SeriesThe Scotiabank Women Initiative MasterClassIn this episode, Chris McMartin sits down with Nicole Dubé, a broadcast journalist pivoting into entrepreneurship with her company, as she shares her journey and expertise in media training and pitching strategies.Key Topics in this Conversation:
How to be authentic and tell a compelling story to connect with the audience
The difference between working with a PR agency and doing PR on your own, emphasizing the value of telling your own story
How to pitch specialized retail areas with smaller interest, using women's circles as an example. Nicole's daily essential is starting her day with a...
2024-04-1756 minConsejo CapitalVoces que inspiran: Jenny Bernal, cuando la contratación promueve la igualdadLa desigualdad laboral entre hombres y mujeres es un problema global. Sin embargo, todos y todas podemos contribuir a lograrla haciéndonos responsables de diversas soluciones locales. En este episodio de la serie Voces que inspiran, Susana Sáenz platica con Jenny Bernal, directora ejecutiva de Talento y Desarrollo Organizacional en Scotiabank México acerca de su trayectoria para llegar a donde está hoy, pero también de cómo día a día contribuye con acciones reales a que la equidad laboral sea parte integral en la agenda de Scotiabank México, para que cada vez más mujeres d...
2024-04-1012 min
Scotiabank Market PointsNavigating Colombia’s economic terrainOn this episode of Market Points, Sergio Olarte, Head Economist, Scotiabank Colpatria, and Jackeline Piraján, Senior Economist, discuss how the dynamic economic landscape in Colombia evolved over 2023. They lay out their main concerns and expectations for 2024, including the potential for a healthy deceleration in GDP growth.
2024-02-2234 min
Scotiabank Market PointsIPO comeback: Is the drought over?Following weak IPO volumes in 2023, the pipeline of potential deals continues to expand. However, private companies looking to go public in 2024 may face tough hurdles, higher expectations from investors and uncertainty leading up to the U.S. election in November. On this episode of Market Points, Michelle Khalili, Managing Director and Global Head, Equity Capital Markets (ECM) at Scotiabank, sits down with John Cronin, Managing Director and Head, U.S. ECM, and Matt Sheehan, Managing Director and Head, Canadian ECM. They consider risks and opportunities for first movers that are ready to test market conditions.
2024-02-1621 minConsejo CapitalHaz mejoras ecológicas en tu hogar con un crédito verdeHacer cambios en tu casa para convertirlo en un espacio ecoamigable contribuye al bienestar del planeta y puede generar ahorros significativos en servicios como agua, luz y gas. En este episodio, Susana Saénz platica con Paulina Prieto, vicepresidenta de crédito hipotecario de Scotiabank México, sobre Hipoteca Green, un nuevo financiamiento de Scotiabank diseñado para ayudarte a realizar mejoras ecológicas en tu hogar. Paulina comparte las condiciones y beneficios de este nuevo crédito y explica que no se limita a las nuevas viviendas con certificación de sustentabilidad, sino que puede utilizarse para viviendas usadas...
2024-01-3109 minConsejo CapitalMéxico necesita más mujeres en tecnologíaLa brecha de género en el ámbito laboral no solo afecta la vida de las mujeres, sino también la competitividad de las industrias en todos los sectores. Para ayudar a disminuirla Laboratoria y Scotiabank han creado una alianza para empoderar a las mujeres y lograr que ingresen y prosperen en el ámbito de la tecnología. En este episodio Susana Sáenz platica con Karen Kelly, directora del equipo de alianza y recaudación de fondos de Laboratoria acerca de esta iniciativa que ofrece bootcamps de capacitación en desarrollo web, experiencia de usuario y análisis de datos...
2023-12-2713 minConsejo CapitalPrepárate para 2024 con las perspectivas más expertas.En este episodio Susana Sáenz conversa con Juan Antonio Carrancedo Miranda, vicepresidente de Wealth Management y director general de la casa de bolsa de Scotiabank México sobre las perspectivas para el año 2024, ofreciendo una visión detallada del panorama económico de los próximos meses. Juan Antonio comparte su experiencia y analiza las proyecciones para el 2024 acerca del crecimiento económico esperado, la desaceleración inflacionaria y las expectativas sobre las tasas de interés. Aborda también las perspectivas económicas de Estados Unidos, por su influencia en la economía mexicana, el fenómeno del near...
2023-12-1311 minConsejo CapitalLos niños que sepan de dinero enfrentarán sus desafíosDescubre en este episodio cómo enseñar a los niños que la responsabilidad financiera puede marcar la diferencia en su futuro. Acompaña a Susana Sáenz en la conversación con Paola Chavarría, Directora de promoción y divulgación de la Educación Financiera de la Condusef, sobre la importancia de inculcar hábitos financieros desde temprana edad, cómo los padres son la principal fuente de educación financiera, y las consecuencias del tabú que rodea al dinero en muchos hogares. Además, Paola, comparte herramientas y actividades lúdicas para abordar el tema del dinero...
2023-12-0612 minConsejo CapitalNueva hipoteca de Scotiabank para construcción de viviendaDe acuerdo con datos del INEGI, en México, una gran mayoría de la población prefiere construir su casa. Es por eso que cada vez existen más herramientas crediticias dirigidas a este fin. Este es el caso de la nueva hipoteca de Scotiabank. Escucha en este episodio la conversación de Susana Sáenz con Paulina Prieto, vicepresidenta de crédito hipotecario de Scotiabank México acerca de este nuevo producto, todas las ventajas que tiene para ti y cuáles son las perspectivas que tienen de él en los próximos años. No te pierdas...
2023-11-2213 minConsejo CapitalCómo y por qué digitalizar tus finanzas en 15 minutosLa digitalización de la banca es un proceso que llegó para quedarse y que avanza cada día más para ayudarte a que el manejo de tus finanzas sea cada vez más fácil, práctico y seguro. En este episodio, Susana Sáenz platica con Sergio del Valle, Vicepresidente de Soluciones Digitales para Scotiabank México sobre un ejemplo de esto en Scotiabank, la nueva Cuenta Scotia, que puedes abrir en 15 minutos desde tu teléfono inteligente. Entérate en esta conversación de todos los beneficios que esta cuenta tiene para los usuarios, pero también cómo...
2023-10-1108 min
Scotiabank Market PointsLet’s Talk Payments: The transformation of cross-border paymentsGame-changing innovations are redefining how money moves across borders. Like how SWIFT gpi and other cutting-edge advancements are paving the way for frictionless, transparent, and lightning-fast global transactions. On this episode of Market Points, you’ll hear from Dougal Middleton, Vice President, Enterprise Payments at Scotiabank and Kevin O’Neil, Director of Strategic Relationships and Head of Canada at SWIFT. They’ll discuss recent advancements, the role of data, and other trends that are transforming the global cross-border payments system. As well as the opportunities for businesses as payments become increasingly instant, borderless and contextual.
2023-09-1823 minConsejo CapitalScotiabank a la vanguardia en Finanzas SosteniblesHoy en día la tendencia en inversiones está ligada a la sostenibilidad. Es por ello que las Finanzas sostenibles son la mejor opción para sumarte a un cambio integral tanto en el aspecto ambiental como el social y cultural. Por tercer año consecutivo, Scotiabank fue reconocido por Global Finance como Líder Global de transparencia en información sobre sostenibilidad. En este episodio Susana Sáenz platicó con Luis Alfonso Aguilar, Director de Banca Corporativa en Scotiabank México sobre las características que distinguen al banco en este tema y que los hicieron merecedores de este recono...
2023-09-1311 minConsejo CapitalTu Pyme puede aprovechar el nearshoringA partir del boom del nearshoring en México se espera que muchas pequeñas y medianas empresas expandan sus operaciones. Con esto en mente y sumando la meta de impulsar el desarrollo de estas Pymes, Scotiabank creó la estrategia Soluciones Nearshoring para PyMES. En este episodio, Susana Sáenz platica con Lucía Mier, Directora de Oferta de Valor del Segmento Pyme en Scotiabank acerca de esta estrategia, sus condiciones preferenciales y los diversos beneficios que permitirán a las Pymes en México expandir sus operaciones y aprovechar el nearshoring.Escucha también el dato de la ag...
2023-08-2308 minConsejo CapitalBonos temáticosA pesar de ser relativamente nuevo, el mercado de bonos temáticos en México está creciendo actualmente y seguirá así en los próximos años. Escucha en este episodio la conversación de Dakota Mahar, Director Asociado de Finanzas Sostenibles en Scotiabank México en la conversación con Susana Saenz en la que explica qué son estos instrumentos, por qué están en auge actualmente en nuestro país y por qué podría ser un bueno momento para invertir en uno de ellos. Escucha también el dato de la agenda financiera que impacta tu estrate...
2023-07-2610 minConsejo CapitalSer premium en tu bancoSer cliente de la Banca Premium tiene muchas ventajas, y en este episodio de Consejo Capital, Susana Sáenz platica con José Sotomayor, Director Ejecutivo de Estrategia, Consumo y Segmentos de Scotiabank acerca de ellas. José cuenta cómo es la propuesta de valor de ser premium y cómo se busca acompañar de una manera holística y en las diferentes etapas de su vida a los clientes. No te pierdas el dato de la agenda financiera que impacta tu estrategia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...
2023-06-1407 minConsejo CapitalLos beneficios de las tarjetasLas tarjetas de crédito y débito son de los productos más utilizados y con más beneficios para los usuarios y posibilidades para las empresas. Escucha en este episodio la conversación de Susana Sáenz con Sergio del Valle, vicepresidente de productos digitales de Scotiabank, acerca de los plásticos. Sergio habla también sobre su evolución, las tendencias de pagos y del potencial de estos productos en el futuro. Escucha también el dato de la agenda financiera que impacta tu estrategia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...
2023-05-1710 minConsejo CapitalUsar el dinero fácil y transitar a lo digitalScotiabank sigue dando pasos para estar cada vez más cerca de sus clientes. Un ejemplo de esto es Multired, una alianza de cajeros con HSBC, Banregio, Mifel, Inbursa, y Banco del Bajío que permite a cualquier cliente de estos bancos hacer consultas del saldo de y retiros efectivo sin costo. En este episodio Susana Sáenz platica con Fuad Juan director general adjunto de Banca de consumo de Scotiabank México sobre esta alianza y el impacto que tendrá sobre el consumo y la bancarización. Fuad explicó habló también de la transformación digital que está en cu...
2023-04-1909 minConsejo CapitalCómo la igualdad laboral permite el desarrolloEn este episodio de Consejo Capital, Susana Saénz platica con María Isabel Botero, Directora General Adjunta de Recursos Humanos en Scotiabank México, acerca del valor del talento femenino y cómo impacta este en la economía. En el marco del Día Internacional de la Mujer, hablan también del compromiso que tiene Scotiabank para atraer y desarrollar este talento en la institución, y cómo este está en sintonía con el compromiso que tiene el sector financiero en nuestro país. A través de diversas estrategias que María Isabel comenta, Scotiabank avan...
2023-03-2910 min
Scotiabank Market Points2023 Market Outlook2022 was an unsettled year for markets. But what about 2023? On this episode, we bring you a conversation from the Scotiabank Perspectives podcast with Hugo Ste-Marie, Director, Portfolio and Quantitative Strategy, Global Equity Research at Scotiabank. His role is to give investment advice to large, institutional investors. In this conversation with him and Perspectives host, Stephen Meurice, he offers us a glimpse into his outlook for 2023. He’ll tell us what trends, potential pitfalls... and opportunities may lie ahead.
2023-01-1716 min
Scotiabank Market PointsSustainable Finance: Inside the carbon market: Part 2Cutting emissions to limit the effects of climate change demands a complete transformation in how we produce, consume, and move around – and the financial markets have the potential to be an essential driver of global economic decarbonization by putting a price on carbon and providing an incentive to reduce emissions. On this episode of Market Points, Harsh Sanghvi, Director, Commodities and ESG Risk Management, and Sean Locke, Associate, Sustainable Finance at Scotiabank, continue to explore the inner workings of the rapidly expanding carbon market. Today’s discussion focuses on the future of sustainability-linked products and their importance in he...
2022-10-1215 min
Scotiabank Market PointsSustainable Finance: Inside the carbon market: Part 1Cutting emissions to limit the effects of climate change demands a complete transformation in how we produce, consume, and move around – and the financial markets have the potential to be an essential driver of global economic decarbonization by putting a price on carbon and providing an incentive to reduce emissions. This episode of Market Points is the first of two parts. You’ll hear the first half of a discussion between Harsh Sanghvi, Director, Commodities and ESG Risk Management, and Sean Locke, Associate, Sustainable Finance at Scotiabank. They’ll discuss the inner workings of the rapidly expanding carbon...
2022-10-1213 minConsejo CapitalSí es buen momento para comprar casaComprar un inmueble y adquirir un crédito hipotecario en estos momentos de incertidumbre económica puede parecer una decisión compleja. Sin embargo, el momento actual presenta condiciones muy favorables para hacerlo. Así nos lo explicó en este episodio Paulina Prieto, vicepresidenta de Crédito Hipotecario y Financiamiento Automotriz en Scotiabank, quien nos habló también cómo la banca se ha ido sofisticando para ofrecer a los clientes mejores condiciones hipotecarias y una gran variedad de alternativas para cumplir con sus necesidades y ofrecerles grandes beneficios. Paulina nos contó también cómo es el proceso de compra de un...
2022-08-1009 minScotiabank Market PointsPacific Alliance economies: Inflation, interest rates and implicationsAs Pacific Alliance economies emerge from the pandemic, the conversation has shifted to things like rising inflation, corresponding interest rate increases, and the implications for the region and individual countries.This episode of Market Points is all about the growth of the Pacific Alliance economies. You’ll be hearing a conversation led by Stephen Meurice, Director and Editor in Chief of the Scotiabank Perspectives Newsroom. He’s joined by Jean-François Perrault, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Scotiabank, and Stephen Guthrie, Senior Vice President, International Corporate and Commercial Banking. They’ll discuss the reasons...
2022-07-1313 min
Data Citizens DialoguesDon’t just talk the talk with Anna Hannem, ScotiabankData ethics may be a relatively new field, but its underlying principles are nothing new. Currently, regulations on data ethics are lacking, but organizations are still making data ethics a priority. Ethical data management is a must in today's data-driven world. In this episode, Anna Hannem, the director of Data Ethics & Use at Scotiabank, joins us to discuss the importance of data ethics, the best practices to ensure the ethical use of data across your organization, and her insights on the growing field of data ethics.Tune in to the episode if you want to k...
2022-06-0830 min
Scotiabank Market PointsPresented by The Scotiabank Women Initiative: Heading on the ESG JourneyDiversity and inclusion is at the heart of social financings, and increasingly recognized as a core corporate strategy to drive performance. Navigating the sustainable finance environment is challenging, and our guests look to shed some light on the process. On this episode of Market Points presented by The Scotiabank Women Initiative®, we are joined by Agnes Vara, Director, Term Funding and Capital Management in Group Treasury, who has played an integral part in Scotiabank’s own sustainable issuances. And Melissa Menzies, Associate Director, Sustainable Finance, who is helping large organizations structure their own successful sustainable financings. Im...
2021-12-1716 min
Scotiabank Market PointsMitigating risk: Sustainability linked derivativesSome of the most exciting innovations happening in finance right now are in the sustainability space. Corporations are chasing some pretty aggressive targets and the case has always been made that soundly structured incentives are what move the needle towards Net Zero. On this episode of Market Points, Scotiabank’s Harsh Sanghvi and Eric Kuziak discuss how corporations can mitigate risk with sustainability linked derivatives.
2021-08-2414 min
Scotiabank Market PointsEmerging from the Pandemic: Strategies and ImplicationsTune into this episode of Market Points for key highlights from the Emerging from the Pandemic: Strategies and Implications webcast. Presented by The Scotiabank Women Initiative, Brett House, Stephanie Lariviere and Marta Cano Escobar share their perspectives on the post-pandemic world, including an economic overview and insights into interest rates and inflation. The team offers solutions to help mitigate risk and seize opportunities and discusses leadership lessons, as we emerge from the pandemic.
2021-08-2315 min
Scotiabank Market PointsH2 2021: Economic outlook for Latin AmericaLike most places in the world, Latin America’s economies are well on the road to recovery, but not yet out of danger from the COVID-19 pandemic. Markets have continued to provide support to the region as policymakers adjust fiscal and monetary measures to the next steps in re-opening. On this episode of Market Points, Brett House, Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist at Scotiabank, looks at what’s ahead for Latin America’s economies.
2021-08-0518 min
The Edge of EnergyIf It Doesn’t Have Green Purpose, It Won’t Make CentsThe Environmental, Social and Governance integration into financial services gives business, investors and financial institutions the option to advocate for a sustainable future. Ambitions to be a leader in these markets can not be business as usual. Climate Strategist-Kevin Quinlan, Director of Research at The Institute of Sustainable Finance-Ryan Riordan and Scotiabank’s own Head of ESG Research-Patrick Bryden join us to show how Canada is poised become an economic influencer by accelerating innovation while mobilizing and securing a sustainable economic future.
2021-07-2936 min
The Edge of EnergyTalks About Carbon Reduction? It's All Hot Air Unless you Remove It.If we want to make a significant dent in the reduction of global warming a sharp pivot towards the idea of reversing the effects of climate change might be a better approach. As the primary greenhouse gas responsible for emissions is carbon, taking the action of reduction one step further and considering removal might make significant impacts and might lead to an absolute zero. Disruption is necessary. The good news is that Canada has options to make the transition easier. Founder and CEO of Carbon Cure, Robert Niven, takes us through carbon capture, sequestration and some innovative technology that wi...
2021-06-1731 min
Scotiabank Market PointsCurrency outlook: Where is the Canadian dollar headed?At the start of the pandemic’s reach into North America the Canadian dollar tumbled, but by the end of April 2021 the loonie had hit highs against the US dollar that it hadn’t seen for just over three years. Is all this strength leading us back to parity? On this episode of Market Points, Shaun Osborne, Managing Director and Chief Currency Strategist at Scotiabank, joins us to discuss the rise in the Canadian dollar and where we could be headed from here.
2021-05-0612 min
The Edge of EnergyWhat exactly is the energy transition and why is it important?In this episode Scotiabank’s Chief Economist JF Perrault and Merran Smith, Founder and Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada discuss Canada’s energy transition with our host, Kofi Hope.The Edge of Energy podcast is presented by Scotiabank, produced by the Walrus Lab, discussing the energy transition and the climate crisis.
2021-04-1532 min
The Edge of EnergyTrailer: Scotiabank and the Walrus Labs collaborate to explore the energy transitionThe Edge of Energy podcast is presented by Scotiabank, produced by the Walrus Lab, discussing the energy transition and the climate crisis. In each of the episodes in this series we will explore the policies, green incentives and strategies that are giving us a head start as we begin to tackle the climate crisis. Join our host, Kofi Hope, as we hear from industry experts and innovators to guide us through a cleaner, more renewable transition to Net Zero.
2021-04-1501 min
Scotiabank Market PointsCanadian banking sector: Bullish on the banksThe Canadian banks beat the street once again, and analysts make significant upward revisions to forward-looking earnings estimates into 2022. Canadians have increased their savings throughout the pandemic and the pent-up consumer demand is poised to support continuing performance in the banking sector. On this episode of Market Points, Meny Grauman, Managing Director, Financial Services, Global Equity Research at Scotiabank, talks about the strength of the sector and why he is so bullish on the banks.Important DisclosuresScotia Capital (USA) Inc. or its affiliates has managed or co-managed a public offering in...
2021-03-1115 min
Scotiabank Market PointsPacific Alliance: An investor's approach to Mexico, Peru, Chile and ColombiaThe Pacific Alliance – the Latin American trade bloc of Mexico, Peru, Chile and Colombia – has its sights set on growth. But each country has its own idiosyncrasies that investors need to consider. 2021 is particularly unique as the countries are coming out of a global crisis while facing elections, rewriting constitutions, and managing their fiscal and monetary strategies. On this episode of Market Points, Tania Escobedo, Latam Macro Strategist at Scotiabank, explores the investors approach to policy and politics in the Pacific Alliance.
2021-03-0319 min
Scotiabank Market PointsCritical commodities: Economic outlook for oil, gold and industrial metals marketsOn his first day in office, U.S. President Joe Biden cancelled the Keystone XL pipeline project, citing America’s prioritization of a clean energy economy. What does the cancellation mean for Canadian oil, and are oil markets safe from a repeat of 2020? As the global economy strives for a turnaround, our guest on this episode of Market Points, Marc Desormeaux, Senior Economist at Scotiabank, makes the connections between some critical commodities and our economic comeback.
2021-02-1113 min
Scotiabank Market PointsEmerging Markets: Economic outlook for Latin AmericaIn the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Latin America was reeling from high case counts and economic implosion. But as 2020 came to a close, while Canada, the United States, and Europe were struggling – and still are – to contain a second wave, Latin America bounced back, with some economic activity even returning to pre-pandemic levels. Latin America is now poised for serious growth in the years to come. In this episode of Market Points, Brett House, Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist at Scotiabank, puts Latin America under a microscope and sees promising results.
2021-01-2722 min
Scotiabank Market PointsCurrency Outlook: Expectations for the Canadian and US dollars2020 was the most surreal year many of us have ever experienced. Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar seemed to behave normally, which is of course an extremely Canadian thing to do. In 2021, global economies have some heavy lifting ahead, but what should we expect from currencies? In this episode of Market Points, Shaun Osborne, Managing Director and Chief Currency Strategist at Scotiabank, discusses what may be in store for the Canadian and US dollars.
2021-01-1214 min
Scotiabank Market PointsGood Corporate GovernanceIn 2019, on the first anniversary of The Scotiabank Women Initiative, Global Banking and Markets (GBM) launched its dedicated women initiative with bespoke programs focused on career and business acceleration for clients. GBM’s initiative has now reached its own one-year anniversary milestone. A key highlight for clients and colleagues alike has been The Scotiabank Good Corporate Governance Program. On this episode of Market Points, Loretta Marcoccia, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Executive Sponsor of The Scotiabank Women Initiative for Global Banking and Markets and Julie Walsh, Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Chief Corporate Governance Officer, di...
2020-12-2219 min
Scotiabank Market PointsCanadian banking sector: Q4 earnings surprisesThe Canadian Big Banks provided earnings surprises once again. But given COVID-19’s deep winter wave and an economy that still requires a lot of support, how much longer can they keep this up? In this episode of Market Points, Meny Grauman, Managing Director, Financial Services, Global Equity Research at Scotiabank, talks earnings opportunities and which bank stocks are worth a closer look.Important Disclosures:Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. or its affiliates has managed or co-managed a public offering in the past 12 months: Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, National Ba...
2020-12-0914 min
Scotiabank Market PointsThe “S” of the ESG TriangleThe investment community has embraced Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with more and more institutional investors formalizing ESG analysis into their investment thesis. Environmental factors have captured most of the headlines for some time, as nations and corporations have recognized the climate crisis, and have been taking steps to address and reverse negative environmental impacts before it's too late. Governance factors have even deeper roots. Institutional investors have been evaluating and calling for stronger board stewardship for decades now, but aspects of the S, the social factors, have been comparatively ignored. Institutional investors have realized that Diversity & Inclusion in...
2020-11-2412 min
Scotiabank Market PointsUS Election: Economic impacts of a Biden administrationJoe Biden was introduced as the President-Elect of the United States this past weekend after major media outlets, as is customary, called the election in his favour. Unsurprisingly, President Trump has failed to concede to date and has continued to push his team to pursue legal action in the hopes of overturning the results, with the general consensus that these efforts will be in vain. The markets agreed, pushing forward as a Biden presidency became more likely, and then on Monday morning, they moved strongly on the news that Pfizer is showing promising results for its COVID-19 vaccine. In...
2020-11-1223 min
Scotiabank Market PointsWorkplace Re-Entry: Lessons Learned, A Scotiabank PerspectiveThe COVID-19 pandemic rages on. As we enter a second wave, we must learn from our experiences these past few months and do what we humans do best: adapt. Armed with new knowledge, businesses have been meeting the challenge head on and reopening their offices in ways that best serve the needs of their employees and customers. Scotiabank started its learning curve early. As a global bank, it benefitted from on-the-ground experience in Asia and quickly maneuvered to evolve its practices as the virus moved around the world. In this episode of Market Points, we share key highlights from...
2020-11-0910 min
Scotiabank Market PointsSustainable Finance: ESG investing in Latin AmericaThe Latin American region is facing considerable environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges, but each challenge presents an opportunity to strengthen economic performance across industries and nations. Regional ESG investors must contend with an incredibly diverse landscape, and should understand the interplay between firms, their customers, their supply chain and their place in the larger economic ecosystem. In this episode of Market Points, Francisco Suarez, Director, Global Equity Research at Scotiabank Mexico, discusses the region’s ESG evolution. Francisco covers ESG for Latin America and is also a member of Mexico’s multi-disciplinary working group for the country’s 2030 climat...
2020-10-1520 min
Scotiabank Market PointsLIBOR is on the way out, what is in?LIBOR, the London Interbank Offered Rate, a key set of interest rates linked to hundreds of trillions of dollars of financial contracts and instruments in on its way out. The British Financial Conduct Authority, or FCA, which oversees LIBOR announced that it may be phased out after December 31, 2021, when they will no longer require the banks to provide LIBOR offers. These decisions have deep and far-reaching consequences. Hear from Scotiabank leaders who discuss key priorities to consider as your organization makes plans for the transition away from interbank offered rates.
2020-10-1312 min
Scotiabank Market PointsSustainable Finance: Opportunity in Latin AmericaThe Latin American sustainable finance market is teeming with opportunity. As various countries in the region look to fund infrastructure gaps they are turning to the sustainable market for their critical environmental and social projects, which is laying the groundwork for more corporations to access the market. Juan Fullaondo, Managing Director and Head, Debt Capital Markets, Latin America and Caribbean, discusses the regional surge in sustainable finance.Scotiabank’s newly created Sustainable Finance Group, within the Global Banking and Market’s division, supports clients' evolving requirements for sustainable financing and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) related investments.
2020-10-0612 min
Scotiabank Market PointsSustainable Finance: Demystifying Canada’s transition taxonomyAs the Sustainable Finance market continues to evolve and mature in Canada, investors, businesses and other stakeholders are setting out the standards and requirements to access this rapidly growing market. Jason Taylor, Director, Sustainable Finance at Scotiabank, helps to demystify Canada’s transition taxonomy.
Scotiabank’s newly created Sustainable Finance Group, within the Global Banking and Market’s division, supports clients' evolving requirements for sustainable financing and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) related investments.
2020-09-1617 min
Scotiabank Market PointsCanadian banking sector: Considerations on Q3 earnings resultsThe banking sector in Canada surprised the street with better than expected Q3 earnings results. But with credit fears still looming, serious uncertainty remains. In this episode of Market Points, Meny Grauman, Managing Director, Financial Services, Global Equity Research at Scotiabank, analyzes the banking sector’s Q3 results and shares some key considerations for investors.Important DisclosuresScotia Capital (USA) Inc. or its affiliates has managed or co-managed a public offering in the past 12 months: Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank of Canada, TD Bank Financial Group. Scotia Ca...
2020-09-0419 min
Scotiabank Market PointsMexican economy: Pain points and bright spotsMexico entered the pandemic already in a recession – and economic pressures from COVID-19, such as the severe drop in travel and tourism, have only exacerbated the problem. However, our new global reality has also created opportunities for growth in Mexico. In this episode of Market Points, Francisco Suarez, Director, Global Equity Research at Scotiabank Mexico, discusses pain points and bright spots in the Mexican economy.
2020-08-3117 min
Scotiabank Market PointsTalking Treasury: Funding, Risk Management, and Digital Solutions in a post-pandemic worldThe COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way we conduct business today and will influence the way we conduct business in the future. What has changed, and how can we work to be better prepared? In this episode of Market Points, we present key highlights from a recent webcast hosted by The Scotiabank Women Initiative, Talking Treasury: Funding, Risk Management, and Digital Solutions in a post-pandemic world. Designed for Corporate Treasurers – but pertinent to everyone navigating the current and future business environment – the cross-disciplinary panel of Scotiabank leaders share their experiences and views on relevant topics, from trade to foreign exch...
2020-08-2013 min
Scotiabank Market PointsCurrency outlook: Expectations for the US dollarWhile US COVID-19 case numbers have risen drastically over the last few months the US dollar has slid, with the US dollar index off over 10% since its March peak. Typically, in times of global crisis the dollar acts as a safe haven, but there are several forces at play this time around that are contributing to dollar depreciation. In this episode of Market Points, Shaun Osborne, Managing Director and Chief Currency Strategist at Scotiabank, returns to the podcast to triage the ailing greenback.
2020-08-1419 min
Scotiabank Market PointsSustainable Finance: The important factors affecting its futureSustainable Finance is on the rise. Corporations and investors have recognized the connection between sustainable practices and projects, as well as overall global economic health. The market has responded with financial instruments specifically created to support sustainable initiatives. Scotiabank’s newly created Sustainable Finance Group, within the Global Banking and Markets division, supports clients' evolving requirements for sustainable financing and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) related investments. In this episode of Market Points, we sit down with Fanny Doucet, Director, Debt Capital Markets and Sustainable Finance, and Jason Taylor, Director, Sustainable Finance, to better understand the framework for Sustainable Finance an...
2020-07-3019 min
Scotiabank Market PointsSector performance and opportunity: How the office and retail sectors are positioned for the futureWhen was the last time you visited a mall, or went to your office? The health reasons keeping us away are certainly temporary if we look to history. But what about the rapid adoption of technology that has crystallized the effortlessness and affordability of online shopping. Or finding that by working from home, we are not only getting more done but recapturing precious untold hours we used to spend in traffic. In this episode of Market Points, Mario Saric, Managing Director, Real Estate and REITs, Global Equity Research at Scotiabank, dives into sector performance and opportunity and explains how...
2020-07-2320 min
Scotiabank Market PointsHousing data: A look at the Canadian marketThrough the COVID-19 pandemic, our homes have been converted into offices, classrooms, and in some cases, recording studios. The housing market has roared back in May and June, but the jury is still out on the long-term effects of the crisis on the Canadian housing stock. In this episode of Market Points, Marc Desormeaux, Senior Economist at Scotiabank, provides the latest numbers and shares his insights on the foundational strength of Canadian housing.
2020-07-1715 min
Scotiabank Market PointsEconomic prospects: Better, worse, or too early to tell?The International Monetary Fund downgraded its forecast for 2020 to a 4.9% retraction in global growth. Coronavirus cases are re-escalating in new areas. Employment numbers continue to slide. Yet, retail sales are improving, and we’ve experienced significant gains in equity markets since the late March lows. So, are things getting better, or worse? Or is it too early to tell? In this episode of Market Points, Jean-François Perrault, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at Scotiabank, provides his perspective on our economic prospects and some of the fundamental shifts we should prepare for.
2020-06-2922 min
Scotiabank Market PointsStimulus programs: Canada’s effectiveness and financial positionIn Canada, the Federal government continues to put the full weight of its financial powers into the fight against the economic turmoil caused by COVID-19. But have these programs performed as advertised, in providing Canadians and Canadian businesses the support they desperately need? Effectiveness aside, the question remains, can we afford this? In this episode of Market Points, Rebekah Young, Director, Fiscal and Provincial Economics at Scotiabank, provides her perspective on Canada’s financial position and sheds light on the question of affordability.
2020-06-1817 min
Scotiabank Market PointsBrexit: Breaking down the UK/EU trade negotiationsIn June of 2020, Brexit has lost most, if not all, of its headline attention in North America. But if the UK and the EU cannot agree to new trade terms by the end of this year, Britain will be faced with serious economic consequences. In this episode of Market Points, Juan Manuel Herrera, Currency Strategist at Scotiabank, breaks down the current state of trade negotiations and explains how Brexit may diminish London’s position and power as a global financial centre.
2020-06-0417 min
Scotiabank Market PointsRetail revolution: Reshaping the sector in Latin AmericaLatin America is a massive, culturally diverse region under significant stress as Brazil becomes the new epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, frustrating near-term re-opening plans. To compound regional challenges, the retail sector across Latam lacks the e-commerce maturity of other markets, historically tied to consumers' reliance on cash. But rapid change is on its way. In this episode of Market Points, Rodrigo Echagaray, Managing Director and Head of Latin American Equity Research at Scotiabank, discusses the regional reshaping of retail.
2020-05-2820 min
Scotiabank Market PointsRetail revolution: How shopping has changedWhen Amazon entered the marketplace, it triggered a retail revolution. The convenience factor has quickly become a necessity for many consumers – and the lasting impact on consumer behaviour will most certainly be significant. But right now, retail is reeling with an unprecedented retraction in sales, big name bankruptcies, and mounting unemployment. In this episode of Market Points, Patricia Baker, Director, Retailing, Global Equity Research at Scotiabank, brings us up to speed with the current conditions and shares her thoughts on how shopping has changed forever.
2020-05-2519 min
Scotiabank Market PointsCurrency outlook: Expectations for the Canadian dollarEquity markets stormed back despite very frightening economic numbers. How has the Canadian dollar behaved alongside this market optimism? And with continued fiscal and monetary stimulus, fears of inflation have re-emerged. Meanwhile, incoming Bank of Canada governor, Tiff Macklem, has not ruled out negative interest rates. In this episode of Market Points, Shaun Osborne, Managing Director and Chief Currency Strategist at Scotiabank, shares his expectations for the Canadian dollar and explains why inflationary fears may be overblown.
2020-05-1419 min
Scotiabank Market PointsEmerging markets: Latin America in a global contextThe global economy has slowly started to reopen. As the world attempts an apprehensive return to normal, if there is such a thing, how well positioned are Latin American countries for recovery? And what does a strong Latin America mean for Canada? In this episode of Market Points, Brett House, Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist at Scotiabank, discusses Latam in a global context and explains why international relations are more important than ever.
2020-05-0821 min
Scotiabank Market PointsEmerging markets: Opportunities and threatsChina appears to be at the beginning of a recovery while the world’s largest economy, the United States, is still reeling from the effects of COVID-19. Emerging market economies around the globe rely heavily on the health of these two giants for trade and investment. But which countries are exposed to greater risk due to additional domestic weakness? Which nations could recover ahead of us all? In this episode of Market Points, Bertha Arroyo, Associate Director, FX Trader at Scotiabank, shares an update on the opportunities and threats facing the emerging market economies in Asia and Latin America.
2020-04-2813 min
Scotiabank Market PointsThe crash: Oil’s not wellIn spite of an agreement led by the United States, Russia, and Saudi Arabia to cut global oil production, on Monday, April 20th, 2020, for the first time in history, US oil prices dropped into negative territory. How deep will the oil crash go, and more importantly, how and when do we come back from this? In this episode of Market Points, Michael Loewen, Commodity Strategist – Energy, Global Equity Research at Scotiabank, breaks down the market forces in this complex and critical industry.
2020-04-2222 min
Scotiabank Market PointsStimulus measures: Impact on the economic road aheadThe Q1 numbers on the Canadian economy are in, and the hit we’ve taken has been massive. On April 15th, the Bank of Canada announced a new round of stimulus measures designed to minimize the damage caused by the COVID-19 crisis. By taking a page out of the Fed playbook, the Bank of Canada is reluctant to talk forecasting, citing uncertainty surrounding the situation we find ourselves in. But if we don’t understand how deep the hole might be, is there a downside to these unprecedented fiscal and monetary measures? In this episode of Market Points, Derek Holt...
2020-04-1717 min
Scotiabank Market PointsBattle plan: A look at COVID-19 fiscal and monetary policy initiativesIf the COVID-19 pandemic is an economic war, fiscal and monetary policy form critical components in the battle plan. A country’s success certainly depends on the size of their war chest, but more importantly, its their willingness to use it. Their speed of deployment, and their ability to coordinate efforts across various levels of government, that will ultimately determine the effectiveness of any policy. But as countries concentrate their efforts on mitigating domestic damage, cracks begin to form in international relationships. The EU has three of its largest economies – Italy, Spain and France – among the hardest hit regions across...
2020-04-0920 min
Scotiabank Market PointsUnprecedented uncertainty: What does this mean for the Canadian dollar?In what has been one of the strangest quarters in modern history, COVID-19 has brought record volatility and unprecedented uncertainty in the financial markets. Economies around the globe have slammed on the brakes, travel and hospitality industries have virtually disappeared, and oil prices have plummeted. But what does this mean for the Canadian dollar? In this first episode of Market Points, we hear from Shaun Osborne, Managing Director and Chief Currency Strategist at Scotiabank.
2020-04-0121 min
Google Cloud Platform PodcastScotiabank with Yuri LitvinovichThis week on the podcast, Yuri Litvinovich of Scotiabank was able to join Mark Mirchandani and Michelle Casbon to talk about migration from on-prem and their partnership with Google Cloud. Mark Mandel stops in with some cool things of the week and the question of the week, too! With Yuri's help, Scotiabank is working to become a modern financial services technology company. Their transition from working mostly on-prem to working in the cloud was exciting for him as he discovered how much cheaper, faster, and more secure large enterprise projects can be in the public cloud. Three...
2019-07-1041 min