The global economy is still in decline, but Canadian companies are faring well, according to PwC’s latest survey of CEOs.
Canadian pension plans ended the year barely in positive territory, thanks to an impromptu October market rally that helped lift retirement assets by 4.2% in the fourth quarter, according to a survey by RBC Dexia Investor Services.
Institutional investment managers are gaining confidence in the U.S. economy, but the European debt crisis continues to be the primary threat to equities markets, according to a survey conducted earlier this month by Northern Trust.
For pension plan investors who are considering a global allocation to real estate, conducting an analysis of foreign markets in order to develop a deeper understanding of how they compare to domestic markets is an important first step.
The CPBI kicked off the new year with its 7th annual Pension Investment Forecast, held at the Toronto Board of Trade yesterday. This year’s theme was “Venturing into Unchartered Territories.”
We know the road is long and winding, but in terms of economic recovery, there are also a few potholes.
Canadian pension plans should see a better year head, reports Mercer. According to the consulting firm’s most recent Fearless Forecast survey, investment managers anticipate that 2012 will bring modest economic growth, but solid equity returns.
Jim Leech, president and CEO of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, has been named among the best of the best, according to Britain’s Telegraph newspaper.
DC plan sponsors also need to find innovative ways to communicate investment information as well as new strategies to help members balance risk and reward.
With barely three days to go—two if you're in Australia—before 2011 is consigned to the dustbin of history, investment experts the world over furiously fashioning forecasts.