On our final 2021 episode of Calgary Connects we welcome back Brian Belski from BMO Capital Markets to reflect on how his 2021 Market Outlook and forecast played out and where he sees the markets going in 2022. Matthew and Brian discuss a broad range of topics, including market activity, equities, questions on inflation and disinflation, correction theory, crypto, and of course, calls for 2022.

On this episode of Calgary Connects Patrick Bryden, Analyst and Head of ESG Research at Scotiabank along with Patrycja Drainville, Associate Director in Scotia’s Sustainable Finance group join us to speak about the world of ESG, where investor and issuer thoughts stand today, global standards in the space, and what’s next for this constantly evolving arena in finance.

On this episode we welcome Greg Kwong, Executive Vice President and Regional Managing Director, Prairies at CBRE as he joined us to speak about the state of the commercial real estate market, what’s changed with Covid and trends in the space that investors should be watching.

Greg has accumulated over 35 years of experience in the commercial real estate field in markets across Canada. He has expertise in commercial real estate leasing, investment sales, financing, design-build and hotel & leisure investment. Before entering the Calgary market, Greg spent several years in the Toronto, Ontario market and has worked with clients in major international centers. The Alberta region has consistently been a top financial performer within the company and Greg credits the strength and professionalism of his associates and the allegiance of their clients for this achievement.