With the recent, global move to coordinated central bank easing, the industry has been talking about whether we’re creating a financial bubble. On Aug. 12,…
While some pension fund managers swear by hedge funds, others would never sink in a single cent. After the 2008 financial crisis turned some investors…
When analyzing the likelihood of a trade war means keeping one eye on Twitter, the global backdrop for risk becomes more troubling. “You definitely start…
When Gary Timlick joined the Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co. as its senior vice-president, chief financial officer and pension committee chair, it had no formal investment…
The Coast Conservation Endowment Fund Foundation is implementing new shareholder proxy voting guidelines to advocate for the rights of Indigenous peoples, making it the first…
Following a rough year for markets in 2018, asset managers have their work cut out for them if they want to attract and retain clients…
About four in 10 (41 per cent) hedge fund managers are considering environmental, social and governance factors in their allocation decisions, according to a new survey…
In the first half of 2019, the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has earned an average return on depositors’ funds of 6.1 per cent,…
The Responsible Investment Association is creating a hub for investors looking for advice on responsible investing and related investment options and services. The RI Marketplace,…
Historically pension funds and other investors have tended to select investment managers based on their recent investment performance. This can lead to a pension fund…
Global protectionism appears to be here for the long game. While investors may not want to start playing defence just yet, it might be time…
In the world of pensions, endowments and foundations, members of governing boards and investment committees are trusted with oversight of pools of capital with significant…
With renewed volatility prompting money managers back on their toes, equity markets have been leading investment industry discussions over the past few quarters. Against this…
When it comes to investing member contributions, the Co-operators Group Ltd.’s defined contribution pension doesn’t look like many other Canadian plans. For one, it doesn’t…
Where are the current financial bubbles and how can investors tell which one is at risk of bursting? “When it comes to the domain of…
As certain major technology firms are struggling, a sub-sector of the industry is on the rise. “Cyber security companies are producing and providing essential services,”…
Almost a third of General Motors Inc. investors with nearly $2 trillion in total assets under management voted in favour of a shareholder resolution last…
While taking an active approach to investment management is paying off for the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, the Public Sector Pension Investment Board’s actively…
With a challenging backdrop to the current investment landscape, certain topics are continually resurfacing when chief investment officers speak with asset owners. The conversation is dominated…
Though data has been a buzzword in the investment world for years, new and unique types of data have the potential to add value to both quantitative…
The Canada Pension Plan fund ended its fiscal year on March 31, 2019, with net assets of $392 billion, compared to $356.1 billion at the…
While defined benefit plans are traditionally known for their paternalism, defined contribution pensions represent the next generation. Learning from their parents’ years of investment experience,…
Strong governance allowed the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan to find success in private markets, according to Julie Cays, the plan’s chief…
As factor and multi-factor investing become more commonly understood investment styles, different strategies can help mitigate specific risks in choppier markets. “Nobody wants to hear…
When it comes to defined contribution pension plans, some “big rock” decisions for plan sponsors will have the most impact on member outcomes, while other…