Viewpoints by Christopher N. Smith, CFA, CAIA, at Manulife Investment Management
Chris is responsible for portfolio management, global bond, and currency management for the firm’s global multi-sector fixed-income strategies. Previously, he held various roles on the team, including senior investment analyst, implementation analyst, and client portfolio manager. Prior to joining the company, Chris held various positions at Pioneer Investments and State Street, where he began his career. Chris holds the Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designations and is a member of the CFA Society Boston and the CFA Institute. Chris also achieved the Certificate in ESG Investing from the CFA Society United Kingdom.
- Education: B.S.B.A., Finance, Merrimack College
- Joined the company: 2012
- Began career: 2008
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Food scarcity, energy insecurity: assessing sovereign ESG risks from the Russia-Ukraine conflict
The central crisis of 2022 may not be found in inflation or interest rates, but in the conflict in Ukraine. We explore the commodity market impact and how this may up the ante on geopolitical and sovereign risks.
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