Are institutional investors returning to commodities?
It was a bumpy ride for commodity prices between 2014 and 2016, a result of their close correlation to the state of the global economy.…
- By: Martha Porado
- October 12, 2018 March 11, 2021
- 08:54
Latest news in Fixed income
Institutional investors increasingly see ESG as source of alpha: survey
A growing number of institutional investors believe integrating environmental, social and governance factors into their portfolios can help generate alpha, according to a new survey…
- By: Martha Porado
- October 2, 2018 January 13, 2021
- 10:37
Rising public debt, investment illiquidity risky combination for investors
While the financial sector is more likely poised for steady, sustainable growth than it was 10 years ago, worrying trends provide hints about what may cause…
- By: Martha Porado
- September 26, 2018 January 13, 2021
- 09:00
CAP sponsors not satisfied with retirement products in Canadian market
Canadian plan sponsors aren’t satisfied with the retirement products available for capital accumulation plans and aren’t especially confident their members will have the income they…
- By: Martha Porado
- September 20, 2018 January 13, 2021
- 09:00
Pension plans turning to alternatives for steady returns amid ultra-low bond yields
Alternative asset funds are adapting to keep pace with the significant and growing demand from investors, according to new research by the Alternative Investment Management Association.…
- By: Staff
- September 19, 2018 January 13, 2021
- 15:00
Divergence could indicate volatility on the horizon
Broad examples of divergence, across many asset classes and geographies, could be an indicator that markets are headed for more turmoil than the surface appearance currently…
- By: Martha Porado
- September 17, 2018 January 13, 2021
- 10:00
Franklin Templeton appoints new CIO of fixed income
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. has appointed Sonal Desai as chief investment officer of its fixed income group, effective Dec. 31, 2018. With more than 10 years…
- By: Staff
- September 12, 2018 January 13, 2021
- 16:10
CIBC launches women in leadership bond aimed at institutional investors
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is launching a Canadian bond framework focused on a commitment to promoting women in corporate leadership roles. The bond framework…
- By: Staff
- September 12, 2018 January 13, 2021
- 16:00
DB pensions healthier off U.S. stocks gains, increased annuity purchases
Gains from U.S. equities and shrinking liabilities led to healthier Canadian defined benefit pension plans at the beginning of September, according to Aon’s latest data. Its median…
- By: Staff
- September 6, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 10:25
OTPP posts 3.2% return for first half of 2018 amid more volatile markets
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan posted a net return of 3.2 per cent for the first half of 2018, adding $4.4 billion to the plan…
- By: Martha Porado
- August 22, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 11:06
Private credit demystified: It’s not just about corporate lending
Private credit is a bit of a buzzword these days, according to Christian Stracke, managing director and global head of credit research at PIMCO. Despite…
- By: Caroline Cakebread
- August 17, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:30
BMO launches blockchain-based pilot for fixed income deal with Ontario Teachers’
BMO Capital Markets, alongside the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, has launched a pilot fixed income issuance transaction, mirrored on a blockchain platform. In the transaction,…
- By: Staff
- August 15, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 15:15
Majority of impact investors satisfied with investment performance: survey
The majority of impact investors said their investments have met their expectations for both impact (82 per cent) and financial (76 per cent) performance since inception, according to a…
- By: Staff
- August 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:15
A look at how Canadian pension funds are using leverage
In February, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board flipped the script on fixed income by issuing its own bonds rather than purchasing them. The move…
- By: Martha Porado
- August 10, 2018 March 11, 2021
- 08:56
Canadian DB pensions post positive, yet muted returns in second quarter
Canadian defined benefit pension plans experienced a modest second quarter, according to separate reports by BNY Mellon Asset Management Canada Ltd. and RBC Investor and…
- By: Staff
- August 3, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 08:00
Caisse posts 3.3% return for first half of 2018, despite volatility
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec posted a 3.3 per cent average return for the first half of 2018, adding $9.8 billion since…
- By: Staff
- August 2, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 15:30
BCI returns 9% in fiscal 2018, buoyed by global equities
The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is reporting a nine per cent return for the fiscal year ending Mar. 31, 2018, a slight drop from its 12.4…
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 14:30
CPPIB invests in Australian, New Zealand real estate debt
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is providing more than $481 million of seed lending to Australian-based Challenger Investment Partners Ltd., a global fixed income and real…
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 14:15
Report suggests building racial equity into investment portfolios to boost long-term growth
With the growth of investment strategies focusing on socially responsible investing, there are many angles for institutional investors to consider. A new report by Cambridge Associates indicated investors…
- By: Staff
- July 23, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 16:15
How Saudi Arabia’s inclusion in major indexes will affect emerging market exposure
Some of the world’s major indexes are bringing Saudi Arabia’s public equities into the mix, a move that could alter the landscape for emerging market investments.…
- By: Martha Porado
- July 12, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 10:00
CPPIB invests in Chinese rental market, Caisse in Spanish solar power
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is expanding its partnership with Longfor Group Holdings Ltd. to launch a new investment co-operation focused on rental housing programs in…
- By: Staff
- July 12, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:55
What would a rate hike mean for institutional investors?
The Bank of Canada is set to announce a decision on the target for its overnight rate on Wednesday. Widely expected to be a 25…
- By: Martha Porado
- July 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 11:39
TD enhances institutional business with Greystone acquisition
TD Bank Group is acquiring Greystone Capital Management Inc., the parent company of Greystone Managed Investments Inc., for $792 million. The agreement, which is subject to…
- By: Staff
- July 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 10:30
Global sovereign investors shifting down equities, ramping up alternatives: survey
Globally, sovereign investors have enjoyed the hefty returns stemming from almost a decade of charging equity markets, but they’re set to make major moves into…
- By: Staff
- July 9, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 16:00
Investment outlook neutral entering later stage of business cycle, finds new report
Don’t expect most assets to blow the doors off in the later half of the year, according to the latest investment outlook from GLC Asset…
- By: Staff
- July 9, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:30