GIC – 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 How financial institutions can navigate a shifting geopolitical order https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/how-financial-institutions-can-navigate-a-shifting-geopolitical-order/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/how-financial-institutions-can-navigate-a-shifting-geopolitical-order/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:46:36 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/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 […]

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]]> https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/how-financial-institutions-can-navigate-a-shifting-geopolitical-order/feed/ 0 The benefits of looking beyond borders in fixed income https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/the-benefits-of-looking-beyond-borders-in-fixed-income/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/the-benefits-of-looking-beyond-borders-in-fixed-income/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:13:51 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/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 […]

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]]> https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/the-benefits-of-looking-beyond-borders-in-fixed-income/feed/ 0 MSCI introducing Brazilian property index https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/cir-news/msci-introducing-brazilian-property-index/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/cir-news/msci-introducing-brazilian-property-index/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2020 04:44:42 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/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 […]

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]]> https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/cir-news/msci-introducing-brazilian-property-index/feed/ 0 Understanding defined contribution pension plan fees (Part 1) https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/dc-investments/understanding-defined-contribution-pension-plan-fees/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/dc-investments/understanding-defined-contribution-pension-plan-fees/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2020 04:04:49 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/understanding-defined-contribution-pension-plan-fees/ 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 […]

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]]> https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/dc-investments/understanding-defined-contribution-pension-plan-fees/feed/ 0 Geopolitics and the global economy https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/geopolitics-and-the-global-economy/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/geopolitics-and-the-global-economy/#respond Wed, 28 Mar 2018 04:21:13 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/geopolitics-and-the-global-economy/ Our interview with Harvard professor, Nicholas Burns.

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]]> https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/geopolitics-and-the-global-economy/feed/ 0 When Capital Trumps Borders https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/cir-news/the-future-of-globalization/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/cir-news/the-future-of-globalization/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:37:26 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/the-future-of-globalization/ Amidst rising populism, the realities of labour will keep people moving across borders.

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]]> https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/cir-news/the-future-of-globalization/feed/ 0 Beyond politics: Globalization beneath the headlines https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/beyond-politics-globalization-beneath-the-headlines/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/beyond-politics-globalization-beneath-the-headlines/#respond Tue, 25 Jul 2017 07:59:12 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/beyond-politics-globalization-beneath-the-headlines/ Coverage of the 2017 Global Investment Conference Bear Pit.

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]]> https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/beyond-politics-globalization-beneath-the-headlines/feed/ 0 How Do Canadian Pension Plans Feel About Investing at Home? https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/how-do-canadian-pension-plans-feel-about-investing-at-home/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/how-do-canadian-pension-plans-feel-about-investing-at-home/#respond Mon, 10 Jul 2017 07:31:55 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/how-do-canadian-pension-plans-feel-about-investing-at-home/ Pension plans lukewarm on Canadian investments despite recent market strength.

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]]> https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/how-do-canadian-pension-plans-feel-about-investing-at-home/feed/ 0 GICs: Risky Business for CAPs https://www.benefitscanada.com/expertpanel_/gics-risky-business-for-caps/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/expertpanel_/gics-risky-business-for-caps/#respond Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:04:44 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/gics-risky-business-for-caps/ Plan sponsors often offer them without understanding the issues and risks.

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]]> https://www.benefitscanada.com/expertpanel_/gics-risky-business-for-caps/feed/ 0 Innovation in Fixed Income Opportunities https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/innovation-in-fixed-income-opportunities/ https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/innovation-in-fixed-income-opportunities/#respond Wed, 26 May 2010 12:20:15 +0000 https://cumulus.benefitscanada.com/uncategorized/innovation-in-fixed-income-opportunities/ The time is now for global fixed income opportunities.

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