Viewpoints by Frances Donald, at Manulife Investment Management
Frances was responsible for forecasting global macroeconomic and financial trends, analyzing the economy and capital markets for potential opportunities and risks, and serving as a thought leader both within the firm and externally. As a senior member of the asset allocation team, she coordinated global macro research, assisted in the team’s return forecasts, and contributed to portfolio positioning views.
Prior to joining Manulife, Frances worked as a financial economist for Scotiabank in Toronto and, before that, as a global macro analyst for Pavilion Global Markets in Montreal. Earlier in her career, she held various positions at Deloitte, Roubini Global Economics, and Bank of Canada. She’s a frequent public speaker and regularly appears in international media, including Bloomberg and CNBC.
- Education: M.A., Economics, New York University; B.A., Economics, Queen’s University
- Joined the company: 2016
- Began career: 2008
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