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China: The #2 Economy, with a Bullet

July 20—This is the first of two episodes where we shine the spotlight on China, which is front and center on the world stage. Tony and Dr. Stephen Roach, a Senior Fellow at Yale University’s Jackson School of Global Affairs, discusses China’s ascendancy over the last four decades and the pressures this uber-economic power faces to sustain and even exceed its high growth rate.

Episode 13: Doing Well & Doing Good—ESG Investing

Sustainable investing using ESG criteria seeks to align one’s values with the goal of reaping competitive returns. Dr. Linda-Eling Lee, global head of ESG Research at MSCI and Steve Norcini, portfolio manager, Wilmington Trust ESG Equity Strategy join Tony to discuss this increasingly popular approach and how socially conscious investors can do well by both their principles and their portfolios.
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A strategy’s focus on ESG factors will cause it to sell or avoid certain stocks. Such stocks may subsequently perform better than stocks selected considering ESG factors.
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The Next Normal— What is the Future of America’s Classroom?

What will the classroom look like when students return to school? COVID-19 has altered and accelerated changes in the way we educate, including continued remote learning to varying degrees. It also shines a light on a “palpable digital divide” across the student population as far as equitable access to technology. Tony speaks with Professor Paul Reville of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and founder of its Education Redesign Lab, about what the future likely holds for our children and a system in the throes of being overhauled.

Back to the Future— A Conversation with Abby Joseph Cohen, the Prophet of Wall Street

In this episode, Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth welcomes Abby Joseph Cohen, advisory director and senior investment strategist at Goldman Sachs. Known as the “prophet of Wall Street,” Abby has been named one of Barron’s 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance for 2020. Abby discusses with Tony the critical and evolving issues around health policy, consumer behavior, markets, and global relations in this unprecedented pandemic era.

Business Owners—A Close-up on PPP

Mention the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and business owners’ ears perk up. Annmarie Lee, M&T Bank associate general counsel and member of our PPP Leadership team, gives us the skinny on how business owners can navigate the program. Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth also talks to our client Janet Wischnia, founder of textile business American Blossom Linens. She gives us an inside look at how PPP funded her ability to pivot and meet altered, COVID-induced demand.

U.S. Federal Debt—From Bubble to Balloon

$6.0 trillion. Roughly half of that was recently given out to ease Americans’ COVID-19-induced economic suffering—with nearly another $3 trillion now proposed. That’s atop a U.S. debt tab of over $20 trillion. Our CIO Tony Roth and Chief Economist Luke Tilley discuss why it matters, whether we should be worried, and the importance of having a plan.

The COVID-19 Stock Market—Suspending Belief

Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth is joined by Credit Suisse Managing Director and Chief U.S. Equity Strategist Jonathan Golub, and Wilmington Trust’s Head of Investment Strategy Meghan Shue, to discuss how the U.S.’ response to COVID-19 has impacted equity market valuation and stability, how the markets may fare in a less globalized society, and what sectors to consider, despite this contracting environment. 305912
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Wilmington Trust Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of M&T Bank Corporation.

The Cure for What Ails Us Part II: Injecting Prevention for One and All

Chief Investment Officer Tony Roth speaks with Ofer Levy, MD, PhD, physician-scientist in pediatric infectious diseases, Director of the Precision Vaccines Program at Boston Children’s Hospital, and Professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Levy discusses the race to develop therapeutics, including plasma therapies, and when we can expect a viable vaccine. 305912
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Wilmington Trust Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of M&T Bank Corporation.