Buyside Views at TD Securities

In this episode, George Mavroudis, President and CEO, of Guardian Capital Group Limited (Guardian) and Desjardins Global Asset Management (DGAM), shares his vision of leading a global asset management firm. With a combined US$280 billion in assets, Desjardins Global Asset Management (DGAM) and Guardian Capital Group are positioned to become globally recognized. We discuss opportunities for growth in private credit, liquid alternatives and AI-enabled investing, while fixed income remains a major strength. Finally, George shares how the "underdog" mindset, fueled by their new combined strength, gives Guardian a unique opportunity in the quickly evolving investment landscape.This episode was recorded on September 16, 2026 For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

To mark the first live-recorded episode of Buyside Views, we are joined once again by prominent industry leader, Mike Gitlin, to discuss trends in asset management and Capital Group's enduring success. In this episode, we explore trends in the asset management industry, the evolution of AI, the art of beating benchmarks and the importance of long-term investing when faced with volatile markets. Hear Mike discuss these topics as well as how active ETFs belong at the core of investor portfolios.     This episode was recorded on May 4, 2026   For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest episode, J.P. Morgan Asset Management CEO, George Gatch, shares the stories of his success from over nearly four decades in the finance industry. Then, he reveals for us why asset management is J.P. Morgan's hidden gem.  Following exceptional growth over the last 10 years, we learn what sets J.P. Morgan's funds apart from the rest of the industry, how its ETF issuer is the fastest growing among top 10 issuers, and how speed is key to its success. We hear the history of J.P. Morgan's longstanding partnership with Canada and how that relationship continues to grow and thrive. For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we hear from one of the most influential women in finance, State Street President and CEO, Yie-Hsin Hung, who shares her keys to success and more. We discuss how she successfully rebranded the world's fourth largest asset manager and what it takes to enable continuous growth through innovation.State Street recently launched the world's first private credit ETF, and Yie-Hsin walks us through its creation and the challenges they faced along the journey. Learn more from our in-depth conversation about the latest trends and preview what's in store for an industry that continues to evolve at a rapid pace.   For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Industry leader Mike Gitlin, President and CEO, Capital Group, shares the long-term vision and client focus that helps Capital Group continue to lead after more than 90 years in investment management. Hear him review how Capital Group prioritizes long-term targets in alignment with client objectives, the successful launch of ETFs, views on the fund industry, using AI to introduce new perspectives and the firm's centennial plan for 2031.This episode was recorded on April 4, 2025. For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode we have the pleasure of hosting two leaders with different perspectives but a unified goal. Thomas Park, Co-CEO, Mirae Asset Global Investments, offers a global vision of the asset management space, and Rohit Mehta, CEO of Global X Canada, shares the benefits of local intelligence. We also discuss product innovation, the power of data and how the shared culture between these teams empowers them to work together within the same firm. This episode was recorded on January 28, 2025.  For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Martin Gerber, President and Chief Investment Officer, Connor, Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd., shares the distinctive structure of CC&L and its evolution from a long-only asset manager to offering diverse strategies. In our discussion, Martin examines the current macroeconomic landscape including the implications of higher inflation and interest rates for market-neutral and long/short equity portfolios.  This episode was recorded on December 4, 2024. For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Financial advisors in North America often lean heavily toward U.S. and Canadian investors while the global investor may be overlooked. Vanguard is based in the U.S. but also operates across Europe, Asia, Latin America, and beyond. With that global reach in mind, Chris McIsaac, Managing Director, Vanguard International, shares international investor trends and Vanguard's approach in these diverse markets.  This episode was recorded on September 12, 2024. For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sadiq Adatia, Chief Investment Officer, BMO Global Asset Management, sheds light on the investment case for global assets amidst the historical dominance of U.S. markets. He shares the journey from his roots in Uganda to overseeing one of Canada's largest ETF portfolios with BMO Global Asset Management. Sadiq also offers insights on global diversification, economic trends and the health of the global consumer. This episode was recorded on August 19, 2024. For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tim Wiggan, Group Head, Wealth Management and Insurance, TD Bank Group, returns to TD Securities to speak with us about his new role. Through his breadth and depth of experience, he is uniquely positioned for the leadership role of the high-performing Asset Management, Insurance and Wealth divisions. Tim shares the themes and challenges shaping his new role and the growth plans for these respective businesses.This episode was recorded on July 17, 2024. For relevant disclosures, visit: tdsecurities.com/ca/en/legal#PodcastDisclosure. To learn more about TD Securities, visit us at tdsecurities.com or follow us on LinkedIn @tdsecurities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.