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.
Infrastructure: Building on Strong Foundations
May 2018
In the third issue of the Race for Assets series, BNY Mellon highlights that as investors seek long-term, stable yields from assets that are vital to economic growth, fund managers need to be doing more to improve transparency and reporting.
At the Crossroads: Investor Demands and Fund Manager Realities
March 2018
In partnership with FT Remark, BNY Mellon’s second issue of the Race for Assets series explores in greater detail how fund managers can adopt new operational models in support of future alternative asset growth and investor demands.
Re-Defining Defined Contribution Plans
February 2018
With a growing number of Canadian employees facing a retirement funding shortfall, plan sponsors have worked to enhance defined contribution schemes by adopting an “institutionalized” approach to DC plan construction.
Alternative Investments Surge Ahead
November 2017
In BNY Mellon's survey of institutional investors and fund managers, BNY Mellon examines the drivers behind the alternative asset revolution. BNY Mellon’s report, conducted in partnership with FT Remark, reveals a bright outlook for alternative assets.
Shortening the Settlement Cycle: Final CSA Amendments to NI 24-101
July 2017
The Canadian Securities Administrators announced they are adopting amendments to National Instrument 24-101 “Institutional Trade Matching and Settlement” and to its companion policy. Changes include the harmonization of the T+1 institutional trade matching and settlement deadline.