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.
The Case for Canadian Securities Lending
September 2015
With approximately C$170bn in on-loan value (as of June 2015), Canada currently accounts for a substantial portion of the global securities-lending market,
and is in fact the industry’s No. 2 market overall - second only to the U.S., and ahead of Germany, France and Japan.
Social Finance from ESG to SRI
September 2015
Attention has recently turned to the power of investment activities to deploy capital to achieve both financial and social returns – particularly amid the recognition that it is possible to achieve desirable financial returns while considering social factors. This space has a vast array of terms such as socially responsible investing, sustainable investing, impact investing and environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
Investment Operations Outsourcing
July 2015
Asset servicing providers can more easily manage back and middle office operation for clients, while providing revenue opportunities and mitigating challenges posed by complex products, regulatory changes and operational risk.
The Business Value of Volunteering
April 2015
The Canadian Corporate Council on Volunteering asserts that "through corporate community involvement, companies improve brand reputation, recruit and retain talented employees, increase social capital and invest in professional development—all while making a positive impact in the communities in which they work and live."
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.