While there’s a lot of noise and confusion around environmental, social and governance factors, it comes down to delivering value for investors in terms of better risk-adjusted returns, said Aaron White, CIBC Asset Management Inc.’s vice-president of sustainable investments, during a session at Benefits Canada‘s 2023 DC Plan Summit. Part of the confusion around the topic, he […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS ACTIVITIES LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE Speaker Michael Cook, vice-president, client relations and LDI client portfolio manager, CIBC Asset Management Michael Cook is a member of CIBC Asset Management’s (CAM) institutional team. Cook is responsible for day-to-day client servicing with a focus on liability driven investment (LDI) solutions. He also works on developing […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE Conference Coverage: 2023 Defined Contribution Investment Forum Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic three years ago, the global economy has faced a bumpy ride, led by the lingering public health crisis, rising geopolitical tensions and high inflation. The 2023 Defined Contribution Investment Forum, which was held on […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE Defined Contribution Investment Forum Sept. 29, 2023 | Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Toronto Keynote Speaker Rob Carrick Personal finance columnist, The Globe and Mail Speakers Derrick Johnstone Executive director, University of British Columbia Faculty Pension Plan Jon Knowles Institutional portfolio manager, global asset allocation, Fidelity Investments Andrew D. Knox Managing […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE Defined Contribution Investment Forum Sept. 29, 2023 | Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Toronto September 29, 2023 7:30 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast (Gallery Room) 9:00 – 10:00 AM: Retirement outlook 2023 – 2024 (Wellington Ballroom) The word crisis gets used a lot these days – is it relevant to retirement saving? Current retirees are […]
AGENDA DIGITAL BINDER SEATING PLANS HOTEL INFORMATION ACTIVITIES SURVEY PDF PRESENTATIONS CONTACT US DC Plan Summit February 21-23, 2023 | Fairmont Le Château Montebello, Quebec All times listed below are in ET. February 21, 2023 5:00 – 6:00 PM: Speaker rehearsal (Outaouais Ballroom) 6:00 – 9:30 PM: Opening cocktails and dinner (Mezzanine Restaurant area/Heritage Room) February 22, […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS ACTIVITIES LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE Coverage of the 2023 Risk Management Conference An effective risk management culture can’t be built on buzzwords — though defined benefit pension plan sponsors hear them a lot. In recent years, they’ve seen countless pitches for cutting-edge products promising to improve risk adjusted returns — from next-generation […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS ACTIVITIES LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE Risk Management Conference August 16-18, 2023 | Fairmont Tremblant, Mont-Tremblant, Que. Keynote Speakers Chantal Hébert Political commentator, journalist, columnist and author Charles Myers Chairman, Signum Global Advisors Speakers Duncan Burrill Managing director, chief executive officer, CBC Pension Plan Michael Cook Vice-president, client relations and LDI client portfolio manager, […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS ACTIVITIES LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE Risk Management Conference August 16-18, 2023 | Fairmont Tremblant, Mont-Tremblant, Que. All times listed below are in Eastern Time. This agenda is subject to change. August 16, 2023 6:15 – 7:15 AM: Breakfast (Le Comptoir) 6:50 – 7:15 AM: Depart to golf course—meet in hotel lobby, transportation and […]
OVERVIEW AGENDA SPEAKERS ACTIVITIES LOCATION POST EVENT COVERAGE Speaker Aaron White, vice-president, sustainable investments, CIBC Asset Management Inc. As a member of CIBC Asset Management’s institutional asset management team, Aaron White focuses on sustainable investing and enhancing the firm’s environmental, social and governance capabilities, including policy development and implementation and client communication. White also manages […]