Scotiabank Market Points
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Dive into the latest trends and expert analysis with the Scotiabank Market Points podcast series. Each episode brings you timely insights from Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets leaders and experts. Listen now. Important Disclosures: This communication does not constitute investment advice or any personal recommendation to invest in a financial instrument or “investment research”. This communication is provided for information and discussion purposes only. An investment decision should not be made solely on the basis of the contents of this communication. It is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments and has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. The information in this communication is based on publicly available information and although it has been compiled or obtained from sources believed to be reliable, such information has not been independently verified and no guarantee, representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. Past performance or simulated past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance. For all legal disclosures, please visit https://www.gbm.scotiabank.com/en/legal.html
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Dive into the latest trends and expert analysis with the Scotiabank Market Points podcast series. Each episode brings you timely insights from Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets leaders and experts. Listen now. Important Disclosures: This communication does not constitute investment advice or any personal recommendation to invest in a financial instrument or “investment research”. This communication is provided for information and discussion purposes only. An investment decision should not be made solely on the basis of the contents of this communication. It is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments and has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any recipient. The information in this communication is based on publicly available information and although it has been compiled or obtained from sources believed to be reliable, such information has not been independently verified and no guarantee, representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. Past performance or simulated past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance. For all legal disclosures, please visit https://www.gbm.scotiabank.com/en/legal.html
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Episodes
Tech IPOs & M&A: What lies ahead in 2025
11/12/2024
With the capital landscape for technology companies evolving, how will IPO and M&A activity unfold in 2025? What are investors looking for, and how can tech companies prepare to go public? In this episode of Market Points, Pete Gordon, Director, Equity Capital Markets, is joined by Sasson Darwish, Managing Director and Global Head, Technology Investment Banking, to explore the opportunities and challenges awaiting technology companies looking to raise capital in the year ahead.
Duration:00:21:07
Election 2024: How U.S. politics could reshape the commodity landscape
10/29/2024
Shifting political landscapes are creating new challenges and opportunities for commodity markets and investors. On this episode of Market Points, Nick Pocrnic, Director, Mining Sales Specialist, Global Equity Sales, hosts a panel of experts—Hugo Ste-Marie, Analyst, Portfolio & Quantitative Strategy; Ovais Habib, Analyst, Gold & Precious Minerals; and Orest Wowkodaw, Analyst, Metals & Mining, and together they discuss how different U.S. election outcomes could influence key commodities like gold, silver, copper, and uranium. They also explore broader themes such as the green transition and the growing energy demands of AI. Tune in to hear where opportunities may lie and how investors can navigate potential market shifts amid this pivotal moment in U.S. politics.
Duration:00:23:33
Central banks, elections, and FX: Decoding the signals for global markets
9/13/2024
Shifting interest rate policies are creating new challenges and opportunities for global markets and investors. On this episode of Market Points, Shaun Osborne, Managing Director, Chief Currency Strategist, and Brendan Stark, Managing Director and Head, Institutional Short Term Interest Rate and FX Sales, discuss the market implications of the latest Bank of Canada and anticipated Federal Reserve rate decisions. They also explore the potential market impact of the upcoming U.S. election, including effects on the US dollar, and highlight their expectations for currencies that could outperform in a period of elevated uncertainty and market volatility. Tune in and find out if the Canadian dollar makes the cut.
Duration:00:18:02
Focus on nearshoring: Why the EMS industry in Guadalajara, Jalisco, is the next frontier
8/19/2024
Mexico is at the center of a historic shift in global value chains to produce semiconductors and electronics. This has catalyzed strong growth of the Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) industry in Guadalajara and across the state of Jalisco. On this episode of Market Points, Rodrigo Echagaray, Managing Director, Head of Latam Equity Research and Global Head of Product Management, speaks with Analysts Andres Coello and Francisco Suarez about the factors driving this new frontier. They explore why existing infrastructure, integrated value chains and education advancements are ideally positioning Guadalajara for EMS opportunities ahead, as well as the real estate trends being fueled by EMS growth. And with a newly elected administration, led by President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, we’ll explore what investors should watch for and how the incoming policies and priorities will spur nearshoring and EMS-related growth. View Reg AC Certification and Disclosures
Duration:00:19:43
The Future of Data-Rich Payments
8/14/2024
For 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.
Duration:00:27:37
Mid-year bonds update: A resilient first half of 2024, but what comes next?
8/1/2024
Dormant sectors came back to life in the first half of 2024, significantly boosting debt market activity and issuance. On this episode of Market Points, Patrick Dabiet, Managing Director and Co-Head, Canadian Debt Capital Markets, and Fadi Attia, Managing Director and Head, U.S. Debt Syndication highlight leading sector issuance, key risks, and emerging opportunities. They discuss the factors shaping the market, including the U.S. Federal Reserve Board’s policy messaging and anticipated easing. They also look beyond the risks and uncertainty linked to the U.S. election to consider insights and opportunities for strategic investors.
Duration:00:21:32
Taking stock 2024: How investors are adjusting to mid-year macro trends
7/9/2024
Market 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 Cronin, Managing Director and Head, U.S. ECM, Matt Sheehan, Managing Director and Head, Canadian ECM, and Pete Gordon, Director, ECM.
Duration:00:20:48
Focus on nearshoring: How Chinese investment in Mexico could threaten nearshoring trends
6/12/2024
With U.S. elections on the horizon, investors are paying close attention to China’s increasing investment in Mexico and its impact on trade tensions, global supply chains and the Mexican economy. On this episode of Market Points, Rodrigo Echagaray, Managing Director, Head of Latam Equity Research and Global Head of Product Management, and Analysts, Alfonso Salazar Herrera and Francisco Suarez, discuss what’s driving these strategic investments. They explore potential responses from policymakers, such as higher tariffs or changes to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, and the risks and opportunities Chinese investment brings to key sectors of Mexico’s economy, including EVs, steel and infrastructure.
Duration:00:16:50
AI is creating ‘another industrial revolution,’ but is Canada keeping up?
5/27/2024
Generative AI, the kind of artificial intelligence that creates content for you or answers questions based on a prompt, is already changing many aspects of our lives. And businesses are also figuring out how they can use it. On this episode of Market Points, Divya Goyal, Analyst, Technology, Software and Services, Global Equity Research, provides a bird’s-eye view of how Canadian businesses are approaching and adopting this revolutionary technology. She discusses which sectors are ripe for disruption, what role Canada could play when it comes to homegrown innovation, some unintended consequences of this new technology and much more.
Duration:00:24:06
What if immigration falls in Canada: an economic view
5/2/2024
Canada’s recent rapid population growth has significantly impacted the economy, posing opportunities and challenges. On this episode of Market Points, Rodrigo Echagaray, Head of Latam Equity Research and Head of Global Product Management, Equity Research, speaks with a team of analysts about the impact of record high immigration on economic growth. They explore why current immigration numbers are unsustainable without additional investments, and discuss risks to specific sectors if immigration levels decline. You’ll hear from Rebekah Young, Vice-President, Head of Inclusion and Resilience Economics, Meny Grauman, Analyst, Canadian Financial Services, Maher Yaghi, Analyst, Telecom, Media & Cable, and George Doumet, Analyst, Consumer Products.
Duration:00:23:39
FX Forecast: Where’s the volatility?
4/24/2024
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.
Duration:00:15:46
Outlook 2024: A good start for bonds. Will it continue?
2/26/2024
Higher borrowing volumes and much-improved market sentiment have helped usher a promising start for issuers in 2024. With monetary tightening expected to ease and increasingly attractive conditions for borrowers, will the upturn in bond markets continue as the year unfolds? On this episode of Market Points, Patrick Dabiet, Managing Director and Head, Canadian Debt Syndication, and Fadi Attia, Managing Director and Head, U.S. Debt Syndication, discuss what’s driving the momentum in corporate bond issuance in the Canadian and U.S. markets. They also assess whether these trends will continue and the approach borrowers can take to access the market.
Duration:00:17:37
Navigating Colombia’s economic terrain
2/22/2024
On 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.
Duration:00:34:54
IPO comeback: Is the drought over?
2/16/2024
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.
Duration:00:21:25
2024 Market Outlook
1/25/2024
Markets have been doing pretty well lately, but what’s in store for 2024? On this episode of Market Points, you’ll hear from Hugo Ste-Marie, Director, Portfolio and Quantitative Strategy, Global Equity Research. He provides advice to global institutional investors, but his insights will be of interest to investors of all kinds. He’ll tell us what the markets might look like in the year ahead, where there may be some opportunities, what a ‘perfect soft landing’ is — and whether we may see one — and much more.
Duration:00:18:20
Nearshoring: Driving growth across North American markets
12/7/2023
Nearshoring is transforming global supply chains and driving immense growth across North American markets, particularly in Mexico. On this episode of Market Points, you’ll hear from Rodrigo Echagaray, Head of Latam Equity Research and Head of Global Product Management, as he moderates a discussion with Francisco Suarez, Analyst, Latam Cement, Construction and Real Estate; Konark Gupta, Analyst, Transportation and Aerospace; Tristan Richardson, Analyst, Clean Technologies and Energy Infrastructure; and Patrick Bryden, Analyst, Head of ESG Research. They discuss how nearshoring is driving significant growth in manufacturing and real estate in Mexico, while accelerating the integration of North America’s air and railway networks. They also cover why ESG is critical to nearshoring and North America’s clean-tech boom.
Duration:00:27:33
Let’s Talk Payments: The transformation of cross-border payments
9/18/2023
Game-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.
Duration:00:23:34
Mid-Year Outlook: What’s ahead for bonds?
9/6/2023
Interest rates increased rapidly to combat inflation in North America in the first half of 2023. However, the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and the Bank of Canada may be nearing the end of their robust monetary tightening cycles. Could this help promote market sentiment and stability? On this episode of Market Points, you’ll hear from Patrick Dabiet, Managing Director and Head, Canadian Debt Syndication, and Fadi Attia, Managing Director and Head, U.S. Debt Syndication, as they discuss corporate bond issuance patterns in the Canadian and U.S. markets in the first half of 2023, and look ahead to highlight key areas for borrowers and investors to consider during the rest of the year.
Duration:00:19:09
Outlook 2023: Are bonds back?
2/24/2023
Massive interest-rate hikes triggered by inflationary pressures as well as supply and demand imbalances made 2022 especially challenging for global bond markets. Will 2023 bring more of the same turbulence? On this episode of Market Points, you’ll hear from Patrick Dabiet, Managing Director & Head, Canadian Debt Syndication, and Fadi Attia, Managing Director & Head, U.S. Debt Syndication, as they discuss key themes from the Canadian and U.S. markets in 2022 and why there may be reason for optimism for the upcoming year as it relates to corporate bond issuance patterns.
Duration:00:21:34
2023 Market Outlook
1/17/2023
2022 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.
Duration:00:16:47