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May 12, 2025

Monthly market commentary: April 2025

U.S. trade policy concerns lead to market volatility

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May 12, 2025

Market volatility comes and goes. Diversification remains.

In today’s tariff turmoil, barely a quarter of 2025 has passed and we’ve experienced more than enough excitement for a whole year.

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May 8, 2025

Central banks depository: May 2025

Banking on trade policy uncertainty.

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May 7, 2025

“Chimerica” consciously uncouples

That symbiotic, yet unsustainable, relationship started fraying about 15 years ago in the aftermath of the financial crisis.

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April 30, 2025

Tariffs and trade wars and bears, oh my!

Recent weeks have clearly reminded us that we always face the risk of (sometimes severe) market turbulence.

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April 15, 2025

Tariffs have roiled capital markets

With the advent of the Trump 2.0 tariffs, it’s fair to say that the global economy is now in the midst of a widespread and potentially brutal trade war.

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April 11, 2025

Tariff turmoil: What's happening in the global economy?

Negotiations are in order while trade tensions between the U.S. and China continue to escalate.

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April 11, 2025

The bottom line on tariffs

What tariffs really mean for prices, profits, and portfolios—and how to talk about them with clients.

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April 11, 2025

Tariffs, uncertainty, and inflation

History has shown that staying the course often leads to better outcomes than trying to time the market.

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April 9, 2025

Quarterly market commentary: first quarter 2025

Global equity markets, as measured by the MSCI ACWI Index, posted modest losses for the first quarter of 2025.

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April 7, 2025

Canada quarterly economic outlook

We recap the current state of the trade war and discuss potential impacts.

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April 7, 2025

Tariffs tax equity markets

President Trump’s “liberation day” tariff announcement has been anything but liberating for investors.

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April 3, 2025

SEI Forward

Uncertainty is one of the clear certainties of capital markets.

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April 2, 2025

Quarterly economic outlook

The optimism among U.S. investors that greeted Trump’s election has completely unwound.

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March 25, 2025

Central bank depository March 2025

The uncertainty surrounding the Trump administration’s tariffs led the BOC to cut its policy rate.

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March 14, 2025

Uncertainty has U.S. stocks on the defensive

Uncertainty in capital markets is running rampant and putting U.S. stocks on the defensive.

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March 10, 2025

Global equity markets get in the mix amid volatility

February market commentary.

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March 7, 2025

Trump trade war whiplash.

President Trump’s trade war with two close U.S. allies and China is constantly in flux.

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February 27, 2025

Navigating the future of alternative investments and financial services.

How advisors can bridge the education gap for better portfolio diversification.

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February 10, 2025

Stocks begin 2025 on a positive note.

Global equity markets garnered positive returns in January, as investors’ confidence was buoyed by generally favourable economic data and upbeat corporate earnings news.

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February 4, 2025

Trump’s trade war: Not tariff-ic.

The possible imposition of tariffs on Canada and Mexico and the actual implementation of a 10% across-the-board tariff on China have the potential to increase prices and lower economic growth.

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February 4, 2025

SEI Forward

Fourth-quarter 2024. Global investors weathered quite a year.

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January 14, 2025

A single-market rising tide fails to lift all stock boats

Looking ahead to 2025, investors are surely in for an interesting year. We’ll examine some of the risks, both positive and negative, facing Canada’s economy in our fourth quarter market commentary.

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January 10, 2025

An interesting year ahead

The Canadian economy continues to chart its own path in terms of economic growth, inflation and central bank policy.

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January 6, 2025

The year ahead: Navigating Trump 2.0.

Our fourth-quarter economic outlook.

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November 7, 2024

From distinction to impact

SEI wins top honour at 2024 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards in Canada.

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May 1, 2024

Five reasons to consider alternatives to private credit

Do you know that dollars earmarked for private credit significantly outstrip demand for capital?

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Financial Post: Biases may be impacting your financial outcomes. Here’s how to fend them off.

Swings in financial markets can breed fear and cause even rational investors to make irrational decisions.

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December 15, 2023

Tackling common behavioral biases in investing

Everyone has behavioral biases, so it’s no surprise that they can affect both advisors and investors.

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Chief Executive Magazine: Doing partnerships right: 8 CEOs share tips

Collaboration is key to creating better outcomes for consumers.

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International Adviser: Should advisers see AI as a threat to their business?

It’s important to strike a balance between AI and adviser capabilities.

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ThinkAdvisor: 5 trends shaking up advisor value propositions now

Advisors must rethink business models to meet client needs.

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Professional Adviser: Democratizing finance: Alternatives and the role of financial advisers

The array of alternative investments is vast.

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Professional Adviser: Are advisers prepared for the next generation of wealth owners?

Adapting their offerings is key to remaining relevant.

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July 26, 2023

Professional Adviser: How to balance investment flexibility with too much choice

Coaching clients through the 'paradox of choice.'

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July 18, 2023

How internal mobility can help grow a more creative, resilient workforce

A workforce initiative is helping cultivate growth and empower employees.

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September 22, 2022

Our diversity mission statement

We strive to create an environment where employees, clients, and strategic partners feel welcomed, heard, valued, and respected.

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September 22, 2022

CEO statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion

We strive each day to seize opportunities to effect positive change and make an impact.

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July 13, 2022

Making crypto less cryptic

Is crypto the new financial literacy?

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July 13, 2022

New kid on the blockchain?

Helping you make just a little more sense of today’s fintech landscape.

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July 5, 2022

Investing your values: What matters most

Building an investment portfolio that aligns with your sustainability priorities and values shouldn’t be a pipe dream.

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February 17, 2021

Podcast: The value of shared experiences

SEI Black Professionals Network board members share the benefits of providing education and networking opportunities through employee affinity groups.