Factors ranging from rising inflation to the coming “green transition” help make a case for increasing pension plans’ exposure to commodities. By Ed McCarthy The post-pandemic economic recovery has arrived, and inflation is accompanying [...]
Embracing opportunities in the pension plan investment arena with agility, flexibility and the right partnerships By Ed McCarthy With over C$365 billion in assets and more than 6 million Quebecers contributing or receiving benefits [...]
Despite regulatory challenges, the outlook is promising By Ed McCarthy Responsible investing (RI) has become the predominant trend among Canadian investors. Consider these statistics from the Responsible Investment Association’s 2020 Canadian Responsible Investment Trends [...]
Increasingly, it’s more about what an asset brings to a portfolio than how it is classified. By Ed McCarthy Carmen Staltari Pension plan assets were traditionally broken down into cash (and cash [...]
Being aware of the changing regulatory landscape is a first step to success. By Ed McCarthy Pension governance policies continue to gain importance with Canadian legislators, regulators, plan sponsors and participants. Satisfying all parties [...]
It’s not an easy choice, as each option is well-suited to different functions and outcomes. By Ed McCarthy Canadian pension plans rank highly against their international peers, as we discussed in a previous CAiP [...]
Canadian pension plans realizing benefits of artificial intelligence. By Ed McCarthy Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to gain traction with Canadian pension plans. A January, 2021 Society of Actuaries white paper “Fintech and the Retirement [...]
Pension management expertise is crucial -- but other important factors also play a part. By Ed McCarthy The upcoming May 20 CAiP virtual conference will focus on the performance of ESG (environmental, social and governance) [...]
Developments and trends influencing market approaches. By Ed McCarthy Amit Prakash, Chief Investment Strategy Officer with Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) in Edmonton, Alberta, will be a participant in the upcoming CAiP Virtual Forum [...]
What to know about special purpose acquisition companies and their role in pension investments: A Q&A with Toronto lawyer Stephen Pincus, a partner with Goodmans LLP, who has been involved with SPACS since their inception.By [...]
