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Craning to see the horizon: Is the bull run in U.S. real estate over

Real estate remains a popular asset class for institutional investors seeking to diversify their sources of real returns. As the economic cycle reaches its late…

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ESG: Valuing the intangibles

Share price dispersion remains prevalent in equity markets, but today’s active managers are having difficulty extracting alpha. They may not be looking in the right…

  • By: Scot Blythe
  • December 19, 2018 January 12, 2021
  • 08:10

Living in the midst of risk: why population shifts are unavoidable

Risk takes many forms and extends beyond investing. With 25 years in the CIA, David Bridges, now a research analyst at Fidelity Investments, thinks we…

  • By: Scot Blythe
  • December 18, 2018 January 20, 2021
  • 07:42
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Expanding risks, expanding risk frameworks

At the first Risk Management Conference, 20 years ago, there were many things plan sponsors probably weren’t thinking about. Currency, for example, says Marlene Puffer,…

  • By: Scot Blythe
  • December 14, 2018 January 12, 2021
  • 11:09
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Winning by not losing

Volatility is the traditional measure of risk, but environmental, social, and governance principles can help identify risks that may not reveal themselves in the volatility…

  • By: Scot Blythe
  • December 4, 2018 January 20, 2021
  • 09:08
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Justice Beverley McLachlin discusses her career and legacy

Former Chief Justice of Canada at the 2018 Risk Management Conference

  • By: Scot Blythe
  • October 25, 2018 January 20, 2021
  • 13:39
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In private markets, think small

Why bigger isn't always better when it comes to choosing companies

  • By: Scot Blythe
  • September 25, 2018 January 13, 2021
  • 07:07

When market predictions fail

Ignore headlines and build resilience

Can yield spring eternal?

Seasons Change — And So Do Markets

Taking risk off the table

A U.S. and Canadian perspective on LDI

  • By: Scot Blythe
  • November 28, 2017 January 31, 2021
  • 11:08

Populism and portfolio management

Dealing with political risk in the time of Trump.

  • By: Scot Blythe
  • November 16, 2017 January 31, 2021
  • 11:38

Bergeron: The Caisse post-ABCP

Our interview with Claude Bergeron shows the Caisse breaking down silos.

It’s Not All About Investor Protection

It’s Not All About Investor Protection

When it comes to exempt markets, regulators must think differently: Mintz

  • June 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:07
Infrastructure Aplenty. But Not in Canada

Infrastructure Aplenty. But Not in Canada

When it comes to infrastructure, Canadian plans shun the home bias.

  • January 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:17
The 30 Basis-Point Solution

The 30 Basis-Point Solution

Ambachtsheer's proposed retirement income fix.

  • February 26, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:22
Investors Still Wary of Hedge Funds

Investors Still Wary of Hedge Funds

AIMA survey reveals institutions have ongoing concerns.

  • November 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 03:17
Buffett on Pensions and Burgers

Buffett on Pensions and Burgers

How he saw the pension crisis coming back in 1975.

  • November 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:39
Why Everyone Should Own Hedge Funds

Why Everyone Should Own Hedge Funds

Ira Gluskin: at least Madoff knew what people want. Low volatility.

  • October 16, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 12:15
Will tapering kill the equity risk premium?

Will tapering kill the equity risk premium?

Assessing the collateral damage from the great QE2 turnaround.

  • September 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:12
Cyprus pensions threatened by deposit tax

Cyprus pensions threatened by deposit tax

Local pension funds have 60% of assets in Cyprus banks.

  • March 20, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:13
Following the Dead Money

Following the Dead Money

How the corporate cash mountain is killing the economy.

  • December 19, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 16:07
The Hedge Fund Mirage?

The Hedge Fund Mirage?

The jury is still out on whether they perform.

  • December 5, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 08:05
Anatomy of a Depression

Anatomy of a Depression

More experts now seeing parallels between 2011 and 1931.

  • August 9, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 06:00
The Real Risks of Money Market Funds

The Real Risks of Money Market Funds

Investors should know many a fund has broken the buck in the past.

  • July 18, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 09:31
Do Hedge Funds Really Work?

Do Hedge Funds Really Work?

New study dismantles a few urban legends about hedge funds.

  • June 21, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 15:47