corporate credit – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 03 May 2024 21:03:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 2023 DC Investment Forum: Why DC plan sponsors should consider a distinct credit exposure https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/2023-dc-investment-forum-should-dc-plan-sponsors-consider-a-distinct-credit-exposure/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:56:52 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=146059 While fixed income has long had the reputation of being the conservative and stable supporting partner in the traditional balanced portfolio, unbundling fixed income into its sub-components presents opportunities for enhanced risk-adjusted returns, said Aaron Young, vice-president and client portfolio manager at CIBC Asset Management. When investors buy the FTSE universe bond index or even […]

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]]> Bond yields, credit spreads led to DB pension solvency dips in Q3: reports https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/bond-yields-credit-spreads-led-to-db-pension-solvency-dips-in-q3-reports/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:45:06 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=127912 The average Canadian defined benefit pension plan’s projected benefit obligation fell 3.4 per cent during the third quarter of 2022, from 100.5 per cent to 97.2 per cent, and considerably faster than asset values, according to Aon’s latest pension risk tracker. While market volatility led to asset values decreasing by 0.1 per cent in the […]

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]]> AIMCo-backed venture acquiring U.K. rental assets, OMERS buying stake in drug royalty rights https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/aimco-backed-venture-acquiring-u-k-rental-assets-omers-buying-stake-in-drug-royalty-rights/ Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:30:40 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=124406 The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is part of a joint venture acquiring a portfolio of U.K.-based residential apartment assets under construction. In a deal reached with Angelo, Gordon and Co., the joint venture, which also includes Ridgeback Capital Management, will secure five under-construction apartment complex properties. The portfolio includes properties in Birmingham, Cardiff and Sheffield, […]

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]]> CPPIB finances global restructuring, investment advisor; OMERS closes sustainable bond offering https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/fixed-income/cppib-finances-global-restructuring-investment-advisor-omers-closes-sustainable-bond-offering/ Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:00:46 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=120008 The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is providing $300 million in credit to a global restructuring and investment advisory firm. The financing of Gordon Brothers, a Boston company that provides capital to businesses, will be delivered through the CPPIB’s subsidiary, CPPIB Credit Investments Inc. The funds will be used to fund capital investment offerings. In 2021, these offerings generated more […]

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]]> How Canada’s pension funds are maximizing fixed income in a low interest rate environment https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-canadas-pension-funds-are-maximizing-fixed-income-in-a-low-interest-rate-environment/ Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:56:54 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=102742 With bond returns tied to interest rates, it’s no surprise Canadian pension funds are increasingly seeking other ways to boost fixed income yields. Canadian interest rates have been trending downward for the last 30 years, from a high of 10.3 per cent in 1990 to around 1.75 per cent in early 2020, according to the […]

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]]> Volatility and Credit Spreads https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/volatility-and-credit-spreads/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/volatility-and-credit-spreads/#respond Mon, 05 Dec 2016 12:40:01 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/volatility-and-credit-spreads/ New research looks at the long-standing link between corporate bonds and market volatility

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]]> https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/volatility-and-credit-spreads/feed/ 0 Credit in a Capital-Starved World https://www.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/credit-in-a-capital-starved-world/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/credit-in-a-capital-starved-world/#respond Wed, 09 May 2012 07:38:16 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/credit-in-a-capital-starved-world/ Of the three major balance sheets available to investors, corporations are in the best shape.

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]]> https://www.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/credit-in-a-capital-starved-world/feed/ 0 Emerging Risks in Corporate Bond Indices https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/cir-news/emerging-risks-in-corporate-bond-indices/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/cir-news/emerging-risks-in-corporate-bond-indices/#respond Sat, 05 Nov 2011 04:51:53 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/emerging-risks-in-corporate-bond-indices/ New EDHEC study shows instability and higher credit risk.

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]]> https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/cir-news/emerging-risks-in-corporate-bond-indices/feed/ 0 High Yield ETFs Surge in Frozen Markets https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/high-yield-etfs-surge-in-frozen-markets/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/high-yield-etfs-surge-in-frozen-markets/#respond Mon, 15 Aug 2011 05:49:36 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/high-yield-etfs-surge-in-frozen-markets/ Performance post-downgrade makes case for liquidity sleeves.

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