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What will be the long-term economic impacts of the war in the Middle East? And how will markets look when attention finally returns to the beleaguered software and private credit sectors? At RBC Capital Markets’ Financial Institutions Conference, Hea... more

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As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raise the prospect of a more prolonged energy shock, how should investors think about the implications for inflation, consumer behavior, and markets? Global Head of Commodity Strategy Helima Croft, Chief Ec... more

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As electricity demand surges, geopolitical risks increase, and the physical impacts of climate change escalate, how are investors responding? In this episode, RBC Capital Markets' Global Head of Sustainable Finance Sarah Thompson reflects on the outl... more

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The current AI cycle, fueled by an unprecedented compute upgrade, is driving a fundamental economic shift. In this panel discussion at this year’s TIMT Conference, Matthew Hedberg, Head of Global TIMT Research, joins John Borthwick, Founder and CEO, ... more

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Head of US Sustainable Finance
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Episode: How sustainable finance is evolving to reflect new global realities
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Head of Europe and Asia Pacific Sustainable Finance
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Episode: How sustainable finance is evolving to reflect new global realities
Jack Weiss
Leads the Cross Asset Hedge Fund Sales Team at RBC
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Episode: Can hedge funds sustain record growth in a high-risk market?
James Masserio
Head of RBC's global equities franchise
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Episode: While equities soar to record peaks, investors plan ahead
Jeremy Knop
CFO of EQT Corporation, one of the largest producers of natural gas in the United States
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David Levin
Interim Global Head of Healthcare Investment Banking and Co-head of US M&A at RBC
RBC Capital Markets
Episode: Healthcare trends indicate growing activity despite macro headwinds
Ahmed Attia
Managing Director of Healthcare M&A at RBC
RBC Capital Markets
Episode: Healthcare trends indicate growing activity despite macro headwinds
Jason Levitz
Head of Healthcare Equity Capital Markets at RBC
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Episode: Healthcare trends indicate growing activity despite macro headwinds

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Beyond the Headlines: Oil, Inflation and Market Risk
Q: Does the G7, IEA, Helima make a difference when it comes to oil supply and potential SPR releases?
The panel notes that coordinated stockpile actions have been discussed, but actual policy moves depend on the evolving disruption; the risk assessment emphasizes physical supply disruptions and the need for timely risk management, rather than relying on broad, optimistic forecasts.
Beyond the Headlines: Oil, Inflation and Market Risk
Q: Frances, have you and your team adjusted any of your US or Canadian or global growth, inflation estimates?
Frances explains they release monthly forecasts and use a range of scenarios; despite shocks, the base view is that the GDP impact tends to offset and the net effect on growth remains nuanced, with inflation pressures more uncertain but still manageable in a multi-scenario framework.
How can businesses gain competitive advantage in the AI era?
Q: Greg, how do you think about AI's impact on software and tech investing?
AI is changing how companies view their growth estimates and pressures them to adapt their valuation models to remain competitive in a crowded market.
ETF Innovators: How Capital Group powers active ETFs
Q: What current market dynamics do you think are impacting the ETF business, and where do you see this going in the near future?
There's been a seismic shift in how the ETF vehicle is perceived and used in portfolios, with more actively managed ETFs being launched and seeing significant flows.
ETF Innovators: How Capital Group powers active ETFs
Q: Could you walk us a little bit more through the Capital Group philosophy and again, how you bring that level of active management through to an investor of any type?
Capital's investment process is rooted in fundamental research, with portfolio managers and analysts working alongside each other to manage individual strategies and deliver investor objectives.

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This program features RBC Capital Markets-backed discussions on macro markets, finance, technology, and policy, often anchored by RBC analysts and invited industry guests. Episodes frequently explore how geopolitical events, energy transitions, and AI-driven change shape investment strategy, corporate finance, and asset allocation. A notable pattern is a strong emphasis on practical implications for investors and clients, with deep dives into themes like energy and mining, sustainable finance, defense spending, and AI's impact on software and markets. The format tends to combine institutional market insights with roundtable perspectives from leading financial and tech players, offering actionable takeaways for professionals evaluating risk,... more

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