And while global ETF assets are edging closer to US$3 trillion in asset under management, the industry has reached another milestone - 500 ETFs have…
Proposed voluntary CPP expansion gets negative reaction
This year, the fastest-growing strategy in the realm of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been the use of multi-factor models. This strategy—which provides simultaneous exposure to…
In some circles it’s called a “liquidity sleeve” - that sliver of exchange-traded fund (ETF) exposure that can keep at least a portion of your…
If the Conservative Party gets re-elected this October, it will continue prioritizing low taxes and free trade, Finance Minister Joe Oliver said on Thursday, speaking…
With the rise of illiquid alternatives, how are pension funds dealing with the risks?
A new study by Greenwich Associates finds that large institutional investors are turning to bond ETFs in greater numbers as they struggle to find products…
Time to ditch the labels and look at strategies.
As investors worry about economic growth prospects and overvalued stock prices, their concerns are having an impact on exchange-traded funds (ETFs). A couple of reports…
Assets in ETFs and ETPs across the globe reached US$2.9 trillion in April, finds preliminary monthly data from research firm ETFGI. Assets fell short of…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, together with other institutional investors, are buying a combined…
The 2015 Benefits & Pension Summit provided insightful and educational presentations, case studies and in-depth panel discussions on topics that are important for group benefits…
As exchange-traded funds look to best their hedge fund counterparts in the coming months and years (thanks ETFGI for the research!), however, it’s worth noting…
United States 10-year bond yields have risen substantially from their lows of 0.50 per cent last summer, hitting 1.6 per cent by late February. Canadian…
As coronavirus cases rise across the country and some return-to-work plans become return-to-home plans, many employers are wondering how to help their employees adapt once again…
The COVID-19 pandemic has created many complicated issues for employers. Prudent employers should ensure they’re aware of the resources that may be available during this…