Is everything broken? How endowments & foundations can preserve, grow, and spend in uncertain markets

Is everything broken? How endowments & foundations can preserve, grow, and spend in uncertain markets

In this episode, our speakers explore the numerous challenges that endowment & foundation investors have faced in recent years and discuss practical strategies for building resilient portfolios that serve the long-term missions of non-profit organizations.

Emerging market debt: Opportunities in a dynamic landscape

In this episode, our speakers explore the emerging market debt asset class – a US$30 trillion universe with significant opportunities for institutional investors.

Responsible investing in 2026: Key trends shaping the landscape

In this episode, our speakers explore the critical trends shaping responsible investing in 2026, from the breakneck pace of AI deployment and its governance implications, to the geopolitical reckoning driving a meaningful shift in defense sector investments. This episode was recorded on March 30, 2026.

The gold story: A deep dive into the sector’s performance

In this episode, Slava Sherbatov interviews Jeffrey Schok covering gold and precious metals on RBC's North American Equity team. Together, they explore the remarkable surge in gold prices in 2025, and examine the fundamental drivers behind this rally. This podcast episode was recorded on March 19, 2026.

AI boom and bubble: Long-term strategies for volatile times

In this episode, Institutional Portfolio Manager Julie Ducharme interviews Guido Giammattei, Portfolio Manager on the RBC Emerging Markets Equity team at RBC GAM-UK to explore the current state of AI investments. This podcast episode was recorded on January 20, 2026. Additional resources: https://institutional.rbcgam.com/en/ca/research-insights/article/artificial-intelligence-paradigm-shift-or-bubble-maybe-its-both_ca/detail