General Motors, the world’s largest automaker, has shifted 20% of its pension assets to bonds from equities. In a 10-K filing with the Securities and…
State Street Global Advisors(SSgA)has launched its active Canadian fixed income strategy, a risk-controlled approach for core fixed income investors. The strategy is designed to add…
Do Canadian mutual funds produce fair value for their customers? There has been an ongoing debate in both the media and in academia about the…
Many investors often take on more risk than they realize. One well-understood and seemingly well heeded investment axiom is: don’t put all your eggs in…
Move over equity. It’s time for fixed income to get in on the fun. In investment circles, equities are usually the life of the party…
Fixed income comes to the rescue in risk management. Canadian pension plans are not the only ones considering extending the duration of their fixed income…
An overview of fixed income products and new trends. Ask some Canadian plan sponsors about the value that bonds add to a pension portfolio and…
With no FPR, it’s time to go global with fixed income. With removal of the foreign content restriction, Canadian fixed income investors can use this…
Unlocking opportunities in global fixed income. The range of opportunities within the fixed income asset class has broadened significantly in recent years, providing compelling solutions…
Domestic money managers are faring well in Canada, finds our Top 40 Money Managers Report. But with the doors now wide open, foreign players are…