2022

Market Outlook:

Positioning your investments for the new year

Discover what asset allocation, economic growth, and investment returns might look like in Canada for 2022.

Glen Brown

VP, Managing Director,

Head of Manulife Private Wealth

Sean Lasko

Senior Investment Counsellor,

Manulife Private Wealth

Michael LaMantia

Investment Counsellor,

Manulife Private Wealth

Market outlook

The Canadian economy is continuing to benefit from supportive fiscal policy and, notably, solid employment gains, which are nearly back to pre-COVID-19 level. As well, Canada has one of the most hawkish major central banks among developed-market economies. But how will Canadian housing impact the economy? What macro factors will drive the economy? How can I position for it?

Investors enter 2022 with questions about asset allocation, economic growth, and investment returns in Canada and around the world. As a result, Manulife Private Wealth has brought together a team of industry experts to help identify the key themes that could influence the markets in the coming year so you are better prepared when making financial decisions.

Join us at our market outlook and discover the resources and experience you need for 2022.

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Our speakers

Our seasoned professionals can provide the knowledge and expertise needed to handle even the most complex challenges. Meet the 2022 Market Outlook speakers.

Frances Donald

Former Global Chief Economist and Strategist, Manulife Investment Management

Frances was responsible for forecasting global macroeconomic and financial trends, analyzing the economy and capital markets for potential opportunities and risks, and serving as a thought leader both within the firm and externally. As a senior member of the asset allocation team, she coordinated global macro research, assisted in the team’s return forecasts, and contributed to portfolio positioning views.

Sean Lasko

Senior Investment Counsellor, Manulife Private Wealth

Sean joined Manulife Private Wealth in June 2012 as the organization’s first Investment Counsellor and played a key role in setting up Manulife Private Wealth’s investment platform. Sean is also the Chair of the Manulife Private Wealth Investment Committee. Sean has close to twenty years of portfolio management experience working with high-net-worth and institutional clients.

Michael LaMantia

Investment Counsellor, Manulife Private Wealth

Michael has over 20 years of experience in the investment management industry, working with institutional and high net worth clients. He has extensive experience in the analysis of Canadian and U.S. companies and constructing portfolios in these markets for institutional clients. At Manulife Private Wealth, Michael provides discretionary portfolio management to affluent families, designing solutions for each client’s unique situation to help them manage, grow and preserve their wealth.

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