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CAAT looks to AI, machine learning

CAAT looks to AI, machine learning

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Pension Plan is betting that artificial intelligence and machine learning will play a role in pension administration going…

Opportunities for institutional investors from the energy transition

Opportunities for institutional investors from the energy transition

Along with big risks comes the need for solutions and companies that provide those solutions, said Edward Lees, co-lead and portfolio manager at BNP Paribas…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • November 30, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 12:52
How institutional investors can determine material ESG factors

How institutional investors can determine material ESG factors

Environmental, social and governance factors are an important dimension of fundamental analysis, said Jenn-Hui Tan, global head of stewardship and sustainable investing at Fidelity International,…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • November 30, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 12:48
Sustainability in a post-coronavirus world

Sustainability in a post-coronavirus world

People are increasingly viewing the world with a lens that incorporates environmental, social and governance factors, said Andrew Parry, head of sustainable investment at Newton…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • November 30, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 12:43
What opportunities exist for plan sponsors in thematic investing?

What opportunities exist for plan sponsors in thematic investing?

The most powerful and durable investment themes are those where ingenuity sparks innovation to address imbalances in the world, said David Docherty, investment director for…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • November 30, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 12:41
How rebalancing can provide alpha

How rebalancing can provide alpha

The San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association implemented a simple innovation 15 years ago that’s added nearly US$1 billion to the fund’s total value as…

What’s next for volatility investing?

What’s next for volatility investing?

Despite some negative headlines about volatility investing after the violent market sell-off in March, plan sponsors shouldn’t write off volatility investing altogether because it can…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • November 30, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 12:34
How to solve for lack of trust inherent in financial transactions

How to solve for lack of trust inherent in financial transactions

As far back as the beginning of civilization, centralized ledgers have been the answer to solving trust issues, said Michael Casey, chief content officer at…

The case for eventual inflation

The case for eventual inflation

While inflation never materialized after the last financial crisis and the subsequent economic expansion, this time will be different, said Erik Weisman, portfolio manager and…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • November 30, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 12:28

What will a Biden presidency mean for the economy going forward?

The prospect of a Joe Biden presidency with a Republican-held senate is an ideal outcome for markets, said Charles Myers, founder and chairman of Signum…

Where does securitized credit fit into pension portfolios?

Where does securitized credit fit into pension portfolios?

After the global financial crisis, securitized credit was left with a bad reputation, but it may be time for investors to look at how the…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • November 30, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 09:00
CAPSA seeking feedback on revised pension plan funding policy guideline

CAPSA seeking feedback on revised pension plan funding policy guideline

The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities is releasing a consultation draft of revisions to its pension plan funding policy guideline. The guideline provides direction…

  • By: Staff
  • November 30, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 09:00
Learn more about the Risk Management Award finalists

Learn more about the Risk Management Award finalists

The Canadian Investment Review’s Risk Management Award will go to a pension plan that has successfully implemented a robust approach to its risk management function.…

  • By: Staff
  • November 30, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 08:06

Editorial: Mental-health support from a corporate, national and gendered perspective

This year marks Benefits Canada’s fifth annual Mental Health Issue, an initiative introduced in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic as employers ramped up their…

Head to head: Are employers responsible for employee mental health in an uncertain economic environment?

In these uncertain times, there are strategic opportunities to implement mental-health polices, programs and services that provide tangible benefits for both employers and employees. Rebecca…

How Pratt & Whitney’s winning mental-health program supports employees, strengthens leadership

Known as ‘Inspire,’ Pratt & Whitney Canada’s health and well-being program has evolved since its launch in November 2020, growing with employees’ changing needs, using…