Our Thinking
Insights and big ideas from CIBC Mellon and BNY Mellon, designed to help institutional investors in Canada navigate today's complex market and regulatory environment.
A Re-awakening in Alternatives
February 2015
Based on research undertaken by BNY Mellon, it is clear that where alternative investments were once viewed as somewhat exotic vehicles capable of contributing greater alpha, these investments are now regarded as mainstream investments that have taken their place in the asset allocation mix.
Alberta's New Solvency Reserve Fund Rules Are Worth Watching
January 2015
Alberta's revised Employment Pension Plans Act and associated regulations now permit a new solvency funding structure called a solvency reserve account, for which the Alberta Superintendent of Pensions released a draft interpretive guideline in November 2014.
What's Next for Emerging Markets?
January 2015
Despite real politico-economic vulnerabilities in many emerging markets and the possible effects of U.S. Federal Reserve Board tapering, these economies are still well-positioned in the global economy and will likely continue to grow, according to a new report, The search for growth: What’s next for emerging markets?
We're Number Two!
November 2014
Canada has long been known around the globe for its conservative business practices and a business environment that plays by the rules. Perhaps less well known is the scale and sophistication of Canada's securities lending markets compared to many global peers. Canada is in fact the world's second largest securities lending market.
Canada: A Rare Commodity, Ripe for Global Investment
September 2014
While Canada's prudent regulatory environment and conservative business culture have proven effective in sustaining stability and growth, some of the practices have proven unexpectedly foreign to international participants.