More than half (59 per cent) of global institutional investors have yet to discuss artificial intelligence with their managers, according to a new survey from Coalition Greenwich. The survey, which polled more than 100 institutional investors, found two-fifths (42 per cent) of asset owners have had conversations with some or all of their investment managers […]
Several Canadian cities rank among the best global locations for work-life balance, according to a new report by Mercer. The report ranked cities according to the practicalities of daily life for international talent and their families. It ranked Vancouver as the best city for work-life balance in North America and No. 7 globally. Four other […]
Employees’ online searches for burnout signs and symptoms are up 50 per cent worldwide in 2024, according to a new study by Instant Offices. The global study, which analyzed trends across 30 major cities, found Toronto workers had one of the highest burnout rates worldwide when looking at online sentiment, with 710 burnout term searches […]
Only 16 per cent of Canadian employers have implemented a pay transparency strategy, while 41 per cent have strategies in development and 22 per cent plan to develop their strategy within the next year, according to a new survey by Mercer. The survey, which polled more than 1,100 global companies, found 60 per cent said […]
A majority (82 per cent) of Canadian companies have employment and retention programs focused on, or inclusive of, people with disabilities, according to a new report by advocacy group Disability:IN. It also found 71 per cent of U.S. employers have a requirement to ensure digital products are accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities, up […]
At the start of April, the Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Index started including Chinese bonds. “Adding China to a benchmark global bond index – with two more global indexes likely to follow suit – will attract many investors to China’s domestic bond market, some for the first time,” said Kenneth Ho, managing director and head of Asia credit strategy […]
It's not just about corporate lending.
Our interview with Harvard professor, Nicholas Burns.
And why now is the time for global bond diversification.
IMF projects strong global growth despite key risks to watch.