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Global Rebalancing and Sovereign Wealth Funds

Global Rebalancing and Sovereign Wealth Funds

Super funds fuel growth in emerging world.

Diversification Post-Crisis

Diversification Post-Crisis

Risk management in tough times.

  • September 5, 2011 September 13, 2019
  • 07:27
Equity funds continue slump in August

Equity funds continue slump in August

Data from Morningstar Canada indicate that equity funds suffered the worst of their now four-month-long slump in August, as weak economic data and an historic…

  • By: Neil Faba
  • September 2, 2011 September 13, 2019
  • 11:56
Video: Why Has LDI Been a Tough Sell?

Video: Why Has LDI Been a Tough Sell?

Coverage of the 2011 Risk Management Conference.

DB plans face challenges when investing in hedge funds, private equity

DB plans face challenges when investing in hedge funds, private equity

A growing number of U.S. pension plans are investing in hedge funds and private equity funds, reports the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). According to…

  • By: Tammy Burns
  • September 1, 2011 September 13, 2019
  • 12:11
Can Credit Rating Agencies Survive?

Can Credit Rating Agencies Survive?

Coverage of the 2011 Risk Management Conference

5 reasons to invest in emerging market debt

5 reasons to invest in emerging market debt

According to an April 2010 report by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, emerging market (EM) economies have grown dramatically and now account for 43% of global…

Commodities: Making the Most of Volatility

Commodities: Making the Most of Volatility

Supply/demand imbalance a boon for investors.

Yuan as a reserve currency in five years?

Yuan as a reserve currency in five years?

Mobius shares his predictions.

Buy gold on the dips: Embry

Buy gold on the dips: Embry

Reader Alert: Read Part One of this series. Gold will hit $2,500 within six months and its detractors risk getting wiped out, according to fans…

Where I was when…Japan earthquake

As Brett Gallagher drifted in and out of sleep in front of the TV in his hotel room on March 11, 2011, he vaguely remembered…

Investors dissatisfied with full service firms

As global economic uncertainty has increased, investor satisfaction with full service investment firms has decreased, says a recent study by J.D. Power and Associates. According…

  • By: Staff
  • August 25, 2011 September 13, 2019
  • 13:35
Five U.S. Trends to Watch in 2012

Five U.S. Trends to Watch in 2012

Coverage of the 2011 Risk Management Conference.

Feds issue 5-year bond to boost foreign reserves

The federal government’s latest five-year global bond, valued at US$3.5 billion, is attracting strong investor interest with an order book reaching more than US$13.5 billion.…

  • By: Staff
  • June 4, 2026 June 3, 2026
  • 11:00

Global asset owners pursuing alternatives, concerned about AI concentration: survey

Institutional asset owners are facing a steep climb amid geopolitical instability and macro-economic issues impacting allocations, which are pushing them to cautiously build resilience into…

Developed countries exceed climate finance goal for third consecutive year: report

Developed countries provided and mobilized a record US$136.7 billion in climate finance for developing countries in 2024, exceeding the $100 billion annual target for the…

  • By: Staff
  • June 3, 2026 June 2, 2026
  • 07:18

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,…

Pension funds creating social infrastructure, but measurement of impact is required: ICPM

Pension funds can enhance society in a way that doesn’t have to interfere with their fiduciary integrity and financial sustainability, according to a new report…

Report finds diversified pooled fund managers post 0.5% median return in Q1 2026

The universe of defined benefit pension managers’ pooled funds posted a median return of 0.5 per cent before management fees during the first quarter of…

  • By: Staff
  • June 1, 2026 June 2, 2026
  • 15:00

SHEPP appointing Paula Potter as CEO

The Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan is appointing Paula Potter as chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2026. She steps into the CEO role with…

  • By: Staff
  • May 29, 2026 May 28, 2026
  • 15:00

Combining innovations in DC plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness: report

The combination of several innovations in defined contribution pension plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness across income levels, according to a new report by…

CAP outcomes decreasing amid market volatility, geopolitical tensions: report

Retirement income outcomes for capital accumulation plan members dipped in the first quarter of 2026, amid market volatility and ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • May 5, 2026 May 4, 2026
  • 15:00

Ontario pension plan assets grow to $916 billion, membership reaches 4.8 million: FSRA

Pension plan membership in Ontario increased year-over-year to 4.8 million in 2025 and David Bartucci, head of pension plan operations and regulatory effectiveness at the…

UPP reporting 5.2% investment return in 2025, net assets reach $13.5 billion

The University Pension Plan of Ontario is reporting a 5.2 per cent total fund net return for the year, pushing its net assets from $12.8…

  • By: Staff
  • May 28, 2026 May 29, 2026
  • 11:00

Institutional investors monitoring U.S. interest rate policy amid geopolitical uncertainty: expert

Despite an uncertain market landscape impacted by geopolitical volatility, institutional investors are staying the course with portfolio management, says Andrew Norelli, managing director and member…

Ontario DB plans’ average solvency ratio drops to 122% in Q1 2026: FSRA

Defined benefit pension plans in Ontario reported a median solvency ratio of 122 per cent during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • May 25, 2026 May 22, 2026
  • 15:00

Caisse invests in U.S. fibre optics firm, Brazil-based power transmission platform

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is participating in a US$250 million debt facility deal, which will contribute an additional $100 million accordion…

  • By: Staff
  • May 27, 2026 June 1, 2026
  • 15:00

CPP Investments returns 7.8% for fiscal 2026, net assets total $793.3 billion

CPP Investments is reporting a return of 7.8 per cent for its 2026 fiscal year. The results helped increase its net assets to $793.3 billion…

NHRIPP reporting 11.5% investment return in 2025, net assets reaching $3.5BN

The Nursing Homes and Related Industries Pension Plan is reporting an 11.5 per cent investment return in 2025. The Ontario-based target-benefit pension plan confirmed a…

  • By: Staff
  • May 19, 2026 May 19, 2026
  • 11:00

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

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

Equities market faces geopolitical volatility, questions around AI growth: report

While the global equities market recorded positive returns in the first quarter of 2026, a rebound seen in April was driven by only a few…

  • By: Staff
  • May 21, 2026 May 20, 2026
  • 11:00

Oil market facing critical geopolitical pressure, Canadian energy equities showing resiliency: expert

The energy market has done a reasonable job of shifting demand amid the strain of increased oil reserve consumption, says Michael Shaw, director and portfolio…

Solvency ratio of typical DB pension plan declines for second consecutive month: report

The funded status of a typical defined benefit pension plan in Canada declined on a solvency basis for the second month in a row, according…

  • By: Staff
  • May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026
  • 15:00

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