Fixed Income   |   March 30, 2020

COVID 19 – From the Bond Desk

Description: Jean-Guy Mérette, Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Active and Strategic Fixed Income Team, talks about the latest developments related to COVID-19 in the bond market.

Recorded on March 26, 2020

Jean-Guy Mérette is a member of the Active and Strategic Fixed Income team and is also responsible for managing various fixed income portfolios, including indexed and customized mandates. Mr. Mérette has 29 years of industry experience and has been with the firm since its inception. Prior experiences include positions as Portfolio Manager – Fixed Income, Trader – Fixed income and Vice President – Canadian and International Bonds at leading North American investment management firms. Mr. Mérette graduated from HEC Montréal with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), majoring in Finance and Economics.

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