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Emerging markets roller coaster: Riders wanted

Emerging markets roller coaster: Riders wanted

When it comes to investing, nothing spells roller-coaster ride quite like “emerging markets.” Data from MSCI show that in 2010, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index…

  • August 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:10
The High Cost of Living Longer

The High Cost of Living Longer

Preview of the 2013 Risk Management Conference.

  • By: Scot Blythe
  • August 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:41

A guide to global investing: China

Consensus still holds that the Chinese economy will grow about 7.5% this year and next, but risks to economic activity are the downside as China’s…

A guide to global investing: Japan

Japan as Number One: Lessons for America, scholar Ezra Vogel’s bestselling book that appeared in 1979, may seem anachronistic now, but global investors should not…

A guide to global investing: Emerging markets

A guide to global investing: Emerging markets

As a group, emerging market equities have experienced considerable volatility, though the emerging market asset class has provided spectacular returns for investors since the early…

Forward vs. Trailing P/E Ratios

Forward vs. Trailing P/E Ratios

Which metric has better predictive power when it comes to stock returns.

  • July 31, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 12:02
Cash is preferred U.S. investment

Cash is preferred U.S. investment

In an effort to avoid risk, Americans choose cash as the best way to invest money not needed for more than 10 years, a trend…

  • By: Staff
  • July 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 13:54
Non-profits need new investment strategies for better funding

Non-profits need new investment strategies for better funding

American non-profits need to abandon traditional investment strategies in order to tackle chronic underfunding in the current environment of low yields, high volatility, fewer donations…

  • By: Staff
  • July 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:54
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UK pensions unhappy with consultants, governance

Feel unable to take advantage of market conditions.

  • By: Staff
  • July 24, 2013 December 4, 2020
  • 16:13
Alternative investment fund manager directive causes uncertainty: survey

Alternative investment fund manager directive causes uncertainty: survey

A European Union directive that aims to regulate the region’s alternative investment fund managers enters into effect today, but a survey reveals that many managers…

Demographic changes may affect your investments

Demographic changes may affect your investments

While we in the investment industry like to analyze market data and trends, returns over the past five years have been heavily influenced by macro…

  • July 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:12
Fiera starts biggest open-ended property fund in 20 years

Fiera starts biggest open-ended property fund in 20 years

Fiera Properties is launching the largest open-ended Canadian property fund in more than 20 years. The purpose of the vehicle is to provide pension funds,…

  • By: Staff
  • July 16, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:19
Using CTAs to Manage Risk

Using CTAs to Manage Risk

How to get stability and predictability in portfolio returns.

Caisse buying France-based blood analysis firm, OMERS-backed IT company expanding to Australia through acquisition

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is purchasing France-based blood analysis firm Stago alongside partner Archimed Diagnostics. The deal will see Stago’s leadership…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
  • 15:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the federal government’s spring economic update, including the creation of Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund, was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
  • 09:00

How money managers are transforming AI solutions from experimental to practical

Liam O’Sullivan remembers what it was like for fixed income asset managers before technology started taking over. When his firm RP Investment Advisors began doing…

Coverage of the 2025 Investment Innovation Conference

With only a few weeks left in a year impacted by trade wars, equity concentration risk and the increased appeal of artificial intelligence opportunities, defined…

2025 Investment Innovation Conference: Where does Canada fit in an era of anti-globalization?

The current moment is rooted in shifting ideas, characterized by the rise and fall of globalization, said Sean Speer, editor-at-large at the Hub and a…

2025 Investment Innovation Conference: Global uncertainty pushing emerging markets debt as alternative funding source

Fading developed markets bilateral aid and U.S. tariff policy is pushing emerging markets debt as an attractive alternative for growing countries, according to Yvette Babb,…

CAPSA’s strategic plan focusing on regulatory harmonization, pension awareness

The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ 2026–2029 strategic plan is focusing on regulatory harmonization, pension supervision and stakeholder engagement. The strategic plan comes as…

Balancing risk and return at the OPTrust

In the OPSEU Pension Trust’s pursuit of strong retirement outcomes for members, the journey is just as important as the destination, says Jacky Chen, the…

CAAT returns 8.4% in 2025, net assets increase to $25.4 billion

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan is reporting a return of 8.4 per cent in 2025. The investment organization’s net assets under…

  • By: Staff
  • April 30, 2026 April 28, 2026
  • 11:00

2026 Employee Savings Survey: A demographic deep dive into the state of workplace savings

In its sophomore year under its new branding, the Employee Savings Survey (previously known as the CAP Member Survey) reflects the changing landscape of workplace…

2026 Women’s Health & Wealth Summit: Employers can boost women’s financial confidence with plan design, financial education

Financial stress is an ever-present concern for many employees — among women, it’s even more pronounced. A survey by the Financial Resilience Institute found almost…

U.S. employers report rising confidence in employee retirement readiness: survey

A third of U.S. plan sponsors say they’re very or extremely confident in their participants’ ability to retire at their target age, up from just…

  • By: Staff
  • April 14, 2026 April 14, 2026
  • 15:00

Canadian institutional investors planning pullback from domestic equities: report

Canadian institutional investors are planning a major pullback from domestic stocks, with assets expected to shift mainly into global passive equities and alternatives, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • April 30, 2026 April 29, 2026
  • 15:00

Report finds typical DB pension plan’s funded status decreased on going-concern, solvency basis in Q1 2026

The funded status of a typical Canadian defined benefit pension plan decreased on a going-concern basis and solvency basis during the first quarter of 2026,…

  • By: Staff
  • April 27, 2026 April 28, 2026
  • 09:00

How are institutional investors approaching derivatives?

The derivatives market is experiencing growing adoption among both institutional and retail investors as awareness and education about the asset class continues to grow, says…

Canada launching first sovereign wealth fund for large infrastructure projects, making EOT tax exemption permanent

Canada is launching a sovereign wealth fund designed to help finance significant infrastructure projects. On Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the Canada Strong Fund…

  • By: Staff
  • April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
  • 11:00

Caisse investing in European energy producer, Ontario Teachers’ backing U.S. mineral royalty platform

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing in a European power producer alongside EIG Global Energy Partners. The €450 million commitment to…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2026 April 27, 2026
  • 15:00

IMCO joining global real estate network focused on climate risks

The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario recently joined the Global Real Estate Engagement Network, an industry coalition of institutional investors focused on addressing financially material…

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2026 April 22, 2026
  • 09:00

Caisse reports $226 billion in climate action investments in 2025

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is reporting $226 billion in climate action investments as at Dec. 31, 2025, towards a goal of…

  • By: Staff
  • April 20, 2026 April 17, 2026
  • 09:00

OPB returns 7% in 2025, net assets increase to $36.6 billion

The Ontario Pension Board’s net assets totaled $36.6 billion at the end of 2025, compared to $34.1 billion at the end of 2024. The pension…

Expert panel: Diversification, flexibility steering institutional investors amid ongoing volatility

The last decade has seen seismic shifts in geopolitical, macroeconomic, capital market and technological trends. Today, uncertainty abounds: U.S. policy has become increasingly erratic, and…

  • By: Bert Clark
  • February 26, 2026 February 24, 2026
  • 11:00

Vestcor returns 8.67% in 2025, AUM grows to $24.4 billion

Vestcor Inc. is reporting a net investment return of 8.67 per cent for 2025. In its annual investment performance report, the New Brunswick-based investment manager…

  • By: Staff
  • April 22, 2026 April 21, 2026
  • 15:00

Asset owners reviewing portfolio resilience amid geopolitical shocks: expert

In uncertain times, asset owners may not necessarily be looking for new allocation opportunities from investment managers, says Jahangir Aka, founder of Aka & Associates.…

2026 DC Plan Summit: Canadian insights on financial stress, retirement and investment preferences

Understanding retirement savers’ views, concerns and points of stress related to their financial lives allows the industry to build investment solutions and craft communications strategies…

Global Risk Institute’s Sonia Baxendale to step down from CEO role

The Global Risk Institute’s Sonia Baxendale is stepping down as president and chief executive officer later this year after nearly eight years in the role.…

  • By: Staff
  • April 21, 2026 April 20, 2026
  • 09:00

Financial market regulators establish committee to implement total cost reporting plan

The Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators is establishing a committee to help implement its total cost reporting plan. The plan aims to increase investor…

  • By: Staff
  • December 15, 2023 December 15, 2023
  • 15:00

Men more likely than women to report reduced stress due to financial wellness programs: survey

More than a quarter (28 per cent) of male employees in the U.S. report a reduction in their stress levels due to their employer’s financial…

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2023 September 22, 2023
  • 09:00