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CIBC ASSET MANAGEMENT
CIBC asset management (CIBC AM) is the asset management subsidiary of CIBC. Dedicated to being the leader in client relationships, CIBC AM provides a range of high-quality investment management services and solutions to retail and institutional investors. Offerings include a comprehensive platform of mutual funds, strategic managed portfolio solutions, discretionary investment management services for high-net-worth individuals and institutions. CIBC AM is one of canada's largest asset management firms, with over $198 billion in assets under administration as of march 2023.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Sergio De Rango
Vice-president, institutional business development
CIBC Asset Management
Sergio.derango@cibc.com
Aaron Young
Vice -president, client portfolio manager, global fixed income
CIBC Asset Management
Aaron.young2@cibc.com
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Website: cibcam-institutional.com
LinkedIn: @CIBC Asset Management
Twitter: @CIBCAMNEWS
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FIDELITY INVESTMENTS
Fidelity Canada Institutional serves a diversified client base across all major asset classes, focusing on corporate and public defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans, endowments and foundations, insurance companies, MEPPS and financial institutions. Built on over 50 years of serving the needs of institutional investors worldwide, we offer active and risk-controlled disciplines including; Canadian, U.S., international and global equity, fixed-income, asset allocation, real estate and custom solutions.
Philosophy and Approach
The cornerstone of our investment philosophy is the belief that outstanding research drives results.
We believe in fundamental bottom-up research that is focused on identifying opportunities that offer stable growth through an investment cycle. Combined with prudent risk management and portfolio construction expertise, this allows us to offer best-in-class solutions aligned with our clients’ interests.
Research Excellence
Our global research capabilities and portfolio construction expertise allows us to combine investment insights and our unique perspectives into actionable solutions to meet the needs of our clients.
Proprietary Insights & Unrivalled Access
• Exclusive access to in-house research, unavailable to others.
• Unparalleled access to company management, central bankers and policymakers around the world.
• Our analysts carry out on-the-ground research—visiting companies and speaking to customers, competitors, suppliers and independent experts to gain conviction.
360° Views on Companies
• We combine insights from equity and credit research to form a 360° view on companies.
Client-Focused Alignment
• A commitment to understanding each client’s business, goals and expectations
• Long-term value creation aligned with our clients’ goals
• A client-service culture focused on accountability, accessibility and transparency
We have the experience to develop the investment solutions that are right for you.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Catherine Dimitriadis
Vice-president and institutional sales
CIBC Asset Management
1-416-217-7657
catherine.dimitriadis@fidelity.ca
Philippe Potvin
Vice-president and institutional sales
1-416-578-6754
Philippe.potvin@fidelity.ca
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON
Franklin Templeton is a global investment management organization serving clients in more than 155 countries. The California-based company has over US$1.4 trillion (over CAN$1.8 trillion) in assets under management as of June 30, 2023.
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Website: franklintempleton.ca
LinkedIn: @Franklin Templeton
Facebook: @Franklin Templeton
Twitter: @FTI_Global
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PURPOSE INVESTMENT INC.
Purpose Investments Inc. is an asset management company with more than $16 billion in assets under management. Purpose Investments has an unrelenting focus on client-centric innovation and offers a range of managed and quantitative investment products. Purpose Investments is led by well-known entrepreneur Som Seif and is a division of Purpose Unlimited, an independent technology-driven financial services company.
As part of its commitment to creating innovative solutions, in June 2021 Purpose Investments launched the Longevity Pension Fund to address the increasingly urgent retirement income problem. It is the first income-for-life mutual fund in the world and is designed to help Canadians enjoy financial freedom by incorporating longevity risk pooling, giving them the confidence to spend in retirement.
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SUN LIFE
In 2010, Sun Life Global Investments was purpose built to combine the strength of Sun Life with some of the best asset managers in the world. Since then, we’ve become a trusted wealth management firm for so many Canadians—managing over $35.9 billion across a diverse selection of retail mutual funds, pension funds and other institutional funds, including over $10 billion in our flagship Sun Life Granite Target Date Funds (as of March 31, 2023). And as part of the Sun Life group of companies we have access to a depth of resources, giving us (and ultimately our Clients) unique advantages. We are driven by our goal to help plan sponsors deliver the best possible retirement for their plan members. Our focused investment team strives to achieve this through a clear, four-step process, building portfolios that derive performance from many sources—not just one:
• Open architecture—we have the ability to invest across almost any asset class, any region and any manager.
• Broader diversification—including specialty equity and fixed income.
• Multi-manager, not solely proprietary. We search the entire world to find the best managers in each category, without boundary or limitation.
• Strategic blend of active and passive strategies, as we believe that active and passive complement each other.
• ESG integration, because we believe factors such as regulatory change, climate risk and corporate responsibility can have a material impact on an investment’s performance.
• Tactical asset allocation, to reduce risk or take advantage of opportunities.
LEARN MORE:
Website: www.slgiinstitutional.com/en/
LinkedIn: @Sun Life Global Investments Institutional
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jason Zhang
Portfolio manager
jason.zhang@sunlife.com
Anne Meloche
Head of institutional business
anne.meloche@sunlife.com
Satwik Misra
Director, institutional business & client relationship management
satwik.misra@sunlife.com
Supporting Sponsor Profiles
BAILLIE GIFFORD
Baillie Gifford manages C$17.2 billion for over 60 Canadian clients. The firm has been in business for over 110 years and is one of the leading privately-owned investment management firms in the UK.
We have been managing money for Canadian clients for over 30 years and provide a variety of international, emerging markets and global equity portfolios for public and corporate pension plans in Canada, as well as a variety of non-pension sponsors.
The success of the firm has been largely built on the simple foundations of good performance, good service and low staff turnover. Independent ownership allows us to focus on the key areas of investment performance and proactive client service. Our partnership structure fosters stability and loyalty in our people and as investment management is our only business we have no conflicts of interest, which gives an extra clear focus to our clients’ needs.
Our structure combines the best of experience and international comparison. We believe that our analysis of individual businesses has added the most value for our clients. Not only has it helped us to produce steady returns from stock selection – we feel this to be a more reliable source of return because it is based on hundreds of separate decisions – but it has also alerted us to forthcoming wider macroeconomic challenges.
Our 177 investors scour the world in search of new stock ideas. We spend much more time with academics and entrepreneurs than we do looking at traditional sources of investment research. We believe our approach will stand us in good stead as we embark on our second century of investment management for leading institutional clients.
*As of June 2023
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CANADA LIFE
Canada Life is a leading insurance, wealth management and benefits provider focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. For more than 170 years, individuals, families and business owners across Canada have trusted us to provide sound guidance and deliver on the promises we’ve made.
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Facebook: Canada Life Co
Twitter: @canadalifeco
Instagram: @canadalifeco
YouTube: @canadalifeca
LinkedIn: @Canada Life
La Canada Vie est un chef de file du secteur de l’assurance, de la gestion de patrimoine et des avantages sociaux qui vise à améliorer le bien-être financier, physique et mental des Canadiens. Depuis plus de 170 ans, les particuliers, les familles et les propriétaires d’entreprise de partout au pays savent qu’ils peuvent compter sur nous pour leur fournir des conseils avisés et pour tenir nos engagements.
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Facebook: Canada Vie
Twitter: @Canada_Vie
Instagram: @canadalifeco
YouTube: @canadavie7541
LinkedIn: @Canada Vie
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CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (CANADA), INC., part of Capital Group
Capital International Asset Management (Canada), Inc. is the Canadian arm of the Capital Group Companies Inc. (Capital Group), which formed in 1931 in Los Angeles, California. Still a privately held company, Capital Group is today one of the world’s largest investment managers with over $2 trillion in assets globally and offices worldwide. Capital Group offers clients investment solutions in equities, fixed income, and multi-asset class portfolios. Capital Group believes that deep fundamental research and a long-term view of investments creates success. Their unique portfolio construction approach combines high conviction investment ideas from the diverse perspectives of multiple managers to create a single well-diversified portfolio. Capital Group believes this approach creates consistent performance and reduces dependency upon any single person.
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Website: www.capitalgroup.com/institutions/ca/en/
LinkedIn: @Capital Group
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kevin Martino
Vice-president
Capital International Asset Management (Canada), Inc
Kevin.Martino@capgroup.com
1-416-815-2128
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MFS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
MFS Investment Management serves investors across the globe through offices in nine major financial centres – Boston, Hong Kong, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto. What sets MFS apart from other managers is that we have aligned our active investment approach and how we serve clients with a sole purpose: to create long-term value responsibly. Through that sense of responsibility and the strength of our investment platform, we strive to protect our investors' assets and our clients' reputations.
Our powerful investment approach combines collective expertise, thoughtful risk management and long-term discipline to uncover investment opportunities that drive sustainable value for investors. We call this Active Intelligence®, and we support it with our distinct culture of shared values and collaboration. That means bringing together teams of diverse thinkers to actively debate ideas, assess material risks and uncover what we believe are the best investment opportunities in the market. MFS offers an array of institutional strategies and vehicles including separate accounts and pooled funds. Our client base includes defined benefit and defined contribution/capital accumulation plans, endowments and foundations and sub-advisory relationships.
MFS' experienced defined contribution specialists understand the challenges posed by shifts in the capital markets and regulatory changes. We are committed to helping clients meet these challenges by providing long term focused investment strategies, flexible investment vehicles and perspectives on the retirement and financial markets.
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Website: www.mfs.com/en-ca/institutions-and-consultants.html"
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Christine Girvan
Senior Managing Director, Head of Canadian Distribution
cgirvan@mfs.com
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T. ROWE PRICE
T. Rowe Price is an asset management firm focused on delivering global investment management excellence that investors can rely on—now, and over the long term.
We provide an array of separate account management and related services for institutions and accredited investors.
Our intellectual rigor helps us seek the best ideas for our clients, our integrity ensures that we always put their interests first, and our stability lets us stay focused on their goals as we pursue better investment outcomes.
The principle on which Thomas Rowe Price, Jr., founded the firm in 1937—that his company’s success should follow from the success it achieves for its clients—continues to guide us today. Our disciplined investment approach is rooted in proprietary research carried out by experienced professionals around the globe. To this approach, we bring a deep understanding of client needs and a long-term view that balances risk and reward. And we nurture a culture that encourages collaboration and diverse thinking.
Facts about T. Rowe Price as of June 30, 2023:
• CAD $1,853.9 billion1 in assets under management (over 50% institutional)
• Headquartered in Baltimore, MD U.S. with 25 offices in 16 countries across four continents
• Serves clients in over 52 countries
• 7,900+ associates worldwide
• Offers a full range of equity and fixed income strategies across various market capitalizations, sectors, styles, and regions
• Management Committee members average 14 years’ tenure
• Investment portfolio managers average 17 years’ tenure
• Publicly traded, independent organization with substantial associate ownership (NASDAQ-GS: TROW)
• Solid balance sheet with no long-term debt
1Firmwide AUM includes assets managed by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. and its investment advisory affiliates. Assets under management are calculated in U.S. dollars and converted to Canadian dollars using an exchange rate determined by an independent third party.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Intended for Accredited Investors only. The value of an investment and any income from it can go down as well as up. Investors may get back less than the amount invested. Issued in Canada by T. Rowe Price (Canada), Inc. T. Rowe Price (Canada), Inc.'s investment management services are only available to Accredited Investors as defined under National Instrument 45-106. T. Rowe Price (Canada), Inc. enters into written delegation agreements with affiliates to provide investment management services.
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DESJARDINS
The Desjardins difference: Our thoughtful approach
Desjardins was founded over 120 years ago as a cooperative financial group to enrich the lives of people and communities. This founding principle remains true to who we are today and what you can expect from us. We’re constantly growing and currently have more than 58,000 employees across Canada with more than 10,000 located outside Quebec.
We believe physical health and financial wellness go hand in hand, so we’re committed to helping your employees aspire towards overall wellness and financial empowerment.
Recognizing the rapidly changing retirement landscape and plan members’ ever-evolving needs, we’ve redefined retirement savings. We want to provide thoughtful Group Retirement Savings (GRS) solutions that put people first. Our investment platform is built for people and by people, with funds that are proactively researched, vetted and curated to drive maximum engagement, and responsible investment (RI) solutions that connect plan sponsors and plan members to the values that matter to them. With an experienced, attentive team who leverages our knowledge and good governance to handle your business with care, we offer you the best possible insights for the best possible outcomes.
Our modern take on savings is an experience-focused one that encourages healthy financial habits and peace of mind. By helping plan members prepare for life’s surprises and reach their short- to long-term savings goals, we’re setting them on track to retirement readiness.
At Desjardins, we take great care to support each member of your organization, so that we can make all the difference to your collective success.
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Company website: desjardinslifeinsurance.com/yourbestinterests
Facebook: @Desjardins Group
Twitter: @DesjardinsGroup
LinkedIn: @Desjardins
Instagram: @desjardinscoop
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Nadia Darwish
Vice President, Business Development & Client Relationships, Group Retirement Savings
95 St-Clair Avenue West, 8th floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4V 1N7
Tel: 416-926-2700 ext : 5595019
Fax: 416-926-2667
Email: Nadia.Darwish@dfs.ca
Website: www.desjardinslifeinsurance.com