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Pension funds called “the Warren Buffetts of the financial system”

Pension funds contribute meaningfully to financial stability by helping to maintain the diversity of market behaviour and are "the Warren Buffetts of the financial system," according to the deputy governor of the Bank of Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • May 16, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:37
Another win for CIBC Mellon

For the eighth consecutive year, CIBC Mellon has been named the best sub-custodian in Canada in Global Finance magazine's annual ranking of the World's Best Sub-Custodian Banks.

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 08:58
Canadian ETF, ETP assets hit record high

Assets of Canadian-listed exchange-traded funds and exchange-traded products reached a new record high in April.

  • By: Staff
  • May 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:13
Diamonds are forever

It’s been 10 years since the release of the CAP Guidelines. What’s changed, and what developments will we be celebrating 10 years from now?

Is SRI Right For Pension Plans?

Feel good factor aside, it's not the best fit for most sponsors.

  • April 2, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:35

Our 2014 DC Plan Summit explored ways to keep members on track to retire successfully—and save them from themselves.

  • By: Staff
  • April 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 06:50
3 steps to consider before adding alternatives

Alternative asset classes include investments that don’t fall under the umbrella of either a stock or a fixed income portfolio. Examples include direct real estate, direct infrastructure, private equity, private debt, hedge funds and commodities.

Top 40 Money Managers Report: Breaking dawn

It’s been five years since Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, which sped up the severity of the financial crisis and sent markets into a tailspin. Canada’s Top 40 money managers are trying to help pension plan sponsors adjust to a new environment.

Beyond Bonds

2013 Risk Management Conference

Brighter days

With market returns increasing, interest rates on the rise and funded status for DB plans improving, the environment may be right for de-risking