Macro Playlist
The economic ideas driving markets.
About the team
Sébastien Mc Mahon and his team are iA Financial Group’s core group of economic experts. Together, they dissect financial market trends and analyze the forces shaping the Canadian and global economy.
Our mission is to provide you with clear perspectives on the macroeconomic issues that influence your investment decisions.
Whether it’s central bank policies, interest rate trends, stock market dynamics or sector trends, our team is here to support you with rigorous analysis and informed forecasts.
With decades of combined experience, Sébastien Mc Mahon’s team is committed to transforming economic complexity into strategic insights. We put our expertise to work for your financial success, one analysis at a time.
Sébastien Mc Mahon
Chief Economist and Strategist, iA Financial Group
Sébastien McMahon is Chief Strategist, Vice-President of Asset Allocation, Senior Economist and Portfolio Manager at iA Global Asset Management. In this role, he is responsible for developing the macroeconomic framework and positioning strategies that guide investment decisions for diversified funds, representing more than $15 billion in assets.
Recognized for his clear and incisive analysis, Sébastien plays a central role in integrating macroeconomic, financial and geopolitical perspectives into asset allocation strategies. He also serves as a spokesperson for iA Financial Group on economic and market issues, both in the media and at conferences for institutional investors.
Before joining iA Financial Group, Sébastien worked at several major institutions within Quebec’s economic and financial ecosystem, including the Autorité des marchés financiers, Desjardins and the Quebec Ministry of Finance.
He holds a master’s degree in economics from Laval University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Étienne Bergeron
Economist, iA Financial Group
Étienne Bergeron joined iA Global Asset Management in 2025, after building his expertise at PSP Investments. He began his career in 2018 at the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer in Ottawa. He contributes directly to macroeconomic analysis and the development of strategic insights.
A trained economist and rigorous analyst, Étienne is known for his ability to convert complex macroeconomic signals into clear market outlooks, focusing on rate dynamics, financial conditions, economic cycles and structural risks. He works closely with the research, financial communications and portfolio management teams.
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