In this inaugural episode, ABsolute Returns dives into three issues affecting the investment world today: interest rates, artificial intelligence and this time of transformation. Host Alex Zabjek sits down with University of Toronto professor and author, Ajay Agrawal, to discuss how a new wave of AI is challenging the status quo - and how you can get on board. Former Chair of the Board for AIMCo, Mark Wiseman, reflects on the transformative changes of the last several years and why they can't be ignored. Finally, two years after the Bank of Canada started a series of rate hikes, AIMCo's Chief Economist, Jean David Tremblay-Frenette, breaks down the numbers behind the central bank's latest decision. Please note, the content on this podcast is provided for general information purposes only. AIMCo is not a financial advisor, and the information provided does not provide legal, accounting, tax, investment, financial or other advice and should not be relied upon for such purposes. Every person’s financial planning needs are different. For advice on how you should prepare financially for retirement, please seek credentialed independent professional advice. Further, external speakers have been invited to provide their own viewpoints and do not reflect AIMCo views.