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How financial institutions can navigate a shifting geopolitical order

The geopolitical systems and institutions that formed after the Second World War are coming under fire and a shift in global order is underway, said Erik Brown, a research analyst at the Global Risk Institute, when speaking at the Canadian Investment Review’s Global Investment Conference in September. In particular, China and other emerging markets have […]

The benefits of looking beyond borders in fixed income

With developed market bond yields sitting near zero, pension plan sponsors seeking better returns and increased portfolio efficiency may find what they’re looking for in global fixed income, said Gregor Dannacher, global corporate credit portfolio specialist for the fixed income division at T. Rowe Price. When speaking at the Canadian Investment Review’s Global Investment Conference […]

MSCI introducing Brazilian property index

MSCI Inc. is expanding its range of emerging markets tools by launching a new property index for Brazil. The new index aims to bring transparency and consistent measurement to the Brazilian property market, said an MSCI press release. “Private real asset investing has become increasingly mainstream around the world, particularly in emerging markets like Brazil […]

  • October 2, 2020 January 19, 2021
  • 08:44
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Defined contribution pension plan fees have long been an area of significant risk for pension fiduciaries. Typically, a DC plan sponsor will negotiate fees for the plan and members will pay the bulk of those fees through asset-based fees charged on the investment funds. If the fees for the DC plan are excessive, the resulting […]

Our interview with Harvard professor, Nicholas Burns.

When Capital Trumps Borders

Amidst rising populism, the realities of labour will keep people moving across borders.

Coverage of the 2017 Global Investment Conference Bear Pit.

How Do Canadian Pension Plans Feel About Investing at Home?

Pension plans lukewarm on Canadian investments despite recent market strength.

GICs: Risky Business for CAPs

Plan sponsors often offer them without understanding the issues and risks.

  • August 31, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:04
Innovation in Fixed Income Opportunities

The time is now for global fixed income opportunities.