While both experts point to the obligation of the pension promise, one argues that many pension funds are already overweight in Canadian allocations, while the other cites these funds’ risk-return calibrations, highlighting the strategic assets available abroad. Jeremy Forgie, pension lawyer and senior counsel at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Whether our governments should try […]
With bond returns tied to interest rates, it’s no surprise Canadian pension funds are increasingly seeking other ways to boost fixed income yields. Canadian interest rates have been trending downward for the last 30 years, from a high of 10.3 per cent in 1990 to around 1.75 per cent in early 2020, according to the […]
China’s debt situation appears dramatic, but worries about it shouldn’t necessarily deter institutions looking at investing in the country, says Andy Rothman, investment strategist at Matthews Asia. The majority of the debt stems from measures taken by the Chinese government to stimulate its economy after the global financial crisis, prior to which the country’s overall […]
What are the new opportunities in emerging market debt for plan sponsors?