The U.S. customized target-date fund market grew to US$430 billion at the end of 2017, according to the Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association. The DCIIA’s inaugural survey…
While investing in products underpinned by a benchmark can offer opportunities for investors, these products and their benchmarks are not without problems, according to research…
Across the entire asset management value chain, data is helping traditional managers improve, a new study by McKinsey & Company found. Data can improve investment…
Many investors believe the end of the current economic cycle is coming, according to Invesco’s latest global fixed income survey. While 49 per cent of…
Global institutional investors are considering different portfolio constructions to ensure outperformance in what they increasingly worry is a lower return environment, according to a new survey by Fidelity…
While factor investing can be a powerful tool, it may not be living up to its promise because of three common blunders, according to a…
Well-governed boards have greater international diversification and lower cash holdings, according to a working paper by Carolina Salva and Nadège Bregnard from the University of…
As part of an ongoing joint venture, the Public Sector Pension Investment Board is purchasing a purpose-built student accommodation in London, England. Together with Greystar Real…
While investors are familiar with stress-testing their portfolios for various economic scenarios from a bottom-up perspective, a new tool is now available to incorporate climate…
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has led a series D financing totalling US$150 million for Mofang Apartments, an institutional rental company based…
Private capital allocations to emerging markets hit unprecedented levels in 2018, totalling US$90 billion raised in private capital vehicles during the year and $US70 billion…
Does hiring sub-advisors abroad improve international mutual fund performance? Last Thursday night, a paper seeking to answer this question was awarded the CFA Society Toronto…
MSCI Inc. will be increasing the weight of China A-shares in its indexes by upping the inclusion factor from five to 20 per cent in…
Since publicly listed equities usually make up the largest portion of institutional investor portfolios, it’s critical they aren’t left out of impact investing, said Deirdre Cooper, portfolio…
As the Brexit deadline of March 29 inches closer, markets remain uncertain about a resolution to the situation between the U.K. and the European Union.…
While Canada’s public and private pension plans are a vital player in the transition to a lower carbon economy, they’re only one component, with other…
The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System’s infrastructure arm is taking on a 22 per cent stake in IndInfravit Trust, an Indian-based infrastructure conglomerate, for $160 million. IndInfravit,…
With banks pulling back as suppliers of credit in times of economic downturn, investment funds entering the private credit space can help promote economic resilience…
Ontario’s defined benefit pension plans had a median solvency ratio of 94 per cent at the end of 2018, according to the Financial Services Commission…
Last year was a strong year for the Canadian annuity market and the start of 2019 is looking promising as well, said Marie Desrochers, director…
Following years of steady, globally synchronized growth, volatility is back. In the final weeks of 2018, North American stock markets were especially hectic, posting losses…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board grew its net assets by $0.2 billion during its third fiscal quarter, pushing overall assets up to $368.5 billion,…
With long-term investors like pension funds continuing to face challenges in measuring performance, a new paper is setting out to develop a better way to…
Canadian defined benefit pension plans finished 2018 in negative territory, according to two new reports. Pension plans in RBC Investor & Treasury Services’ universe posted an…
As 2019 kicks off, what themes around environment, social and governance factors should investors be watching? According to a new MSCI Inc. report, plastic waste…