A move by several banks to set up shop in Ireland recently could be the first sign of some of the economic opportunities Britain’s exit from the…
New evidence might surprise you…
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The median solvency ratio of Canadian defined benefit pension plans declined to 96.5 per cent in August, amid rising global political instability and subdued equity…
Four years ago, some investors were hesitant to invest in India due to poor economic fundamentals, currency depreciation and government bureaucracy. But while many hit…
New research shows that dynamic hedging can help investors diversify in tough times.
When it comes to hedge fund flows, some investors are simply chasing names according to new research.
One of the 2017 Global Investment Conference speakers takes a look at event-driven alpha opportunities.
Private debt moves into areas where banks have been shut out.
Vestcor Investment Management Corp. has posted a 6.16 per cent overall investment return for the year ending Dec. 31, 2016. Formerly known as the New…
Despite political troubles in Venezuela and Brazil, Latin America’s economy is a broadly positive story with small pockets of unrest, according to Jim Barrineau, co-head…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has announced a $32-million investment to acquire land in Pune, one of India’s largest cities, for retail real estate…
How to stay ahead of the curve in the evolving Chinese equity market.
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec will acquire a minority stake in Sebia, a French in-vitro diagnostics company, from two European private equity…
The Canadian dollar has risen dramatically since the beginning of May, which could have harsh implications for overseas assets held by Canadian pension funds. “Given…
After seeing some progress in recent months, defined benefit pension plans in Ontario saw a drop in solvency levels during the second quarter. According to…
And investor group that includes the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board has completed its acquisition of a majority of the outstanding equity interests in global…
Report from Unigestion says Japanese equities poised for growth
A blend of fiscal and monetary policies and reforms meant to give the Japanese economy a kick-start seems to be working and has improved the…
Coverage of the 2017 Global Investment Conference Bear Pit.
While investors seeking reasonable returns in a low interest rate environment will find them in U.S. treasury and corporate bonds, they should still remain cautious…
The 100 largest alternative asset managers saw their assets under management increase by 10 per cent in 2016, rising to about $5 trillion, according to Willis…