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AIMA Canada names executive committee
Belle Kaura will chair the organization for two more years
- By: Staff
- August 10, 2020 August 10, 2020
- 11:04
Liquid alternatives get their test
Funds with a negative correlation to equity markets provided downside protection during the sell-off
- By: Mark Burgess
- June 5, 2020 June 5, 2020
- 13:08
What happens to office space post-pandemic?
Demand for certain commercial space was already decreasing prior to Covid-19
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- April 29, 2020 April 29, 2020
- 15:08
TDAM launches real estate fund
Fund offers exposure to more than 500 real estate assets around the world
- By: Staff
- February 6, 2020 February 6, 2020
- 12:09
Most new liquid alternative funds are ‘relatively conservative’: DBRS
Growth in the new sector will depend on higher fees generating investor benefits, a report says
- By: James Langton
- December 18, 2019 December 18, 2019
- 11:48
Fitting alternatives into a 60-40 portfolio
A Richardson GMP report groups the various strategies based on their impact
- By: Mark Burgess
- November 18, 2019 November 18, 2019
- 13:10
Risks and rewards of private debt
The alternative investment offers higher yields with the trade-off of lower liquidity
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- November 15, 2019 November 15, 2019
- 13:28
Bridging Finance collaborates with BlackRock on alternative credit fund
The product offers retail investors exposure to funds usually available only to institutional investors
- By: Staff
- October 4, 2019 October 4, 2019
- 13:25
Managers of alternatives appeal to retail channel
Uptake among U.S. advisors has been low
- By: Staff
- September 23, 2019 September 23, 2019
- 12:00
TD’s new alternative fund targets HNW clients
The pooled fund focuses on real estate and infrastructure
- By: Staff
- September 12, 2019 September 12, 2019
- 11:49
Institutional investors adding alternatives, report says
CIBC Mellon says investors are expecting lower management fees and a greater focus on ESG this year
- By: Staff
- May 27, 2019 May 27, 2019
- 10:49
How to evaluate real assets
Investing in toll roads, office space and healthcare
- By: Suzanne Yar Khan
- May 22, 2019 May 22, 2019
- 16:00
How the Fed pause affects real assets
Interest rate risk is no longer a concern
- By: Suzanne Yar Khan
- May 1, 2019 May 1, 2019
- 16:00
Investing in liquid alts
Challenges and opportunities for the new funds
- By: Suzanne Yar Khan
- April 3, 2019 April 4, 2019
- 16:00
IA Clarington introduces liquid alt and international equity funds
The firm is the latest to make use of regulatory changes to offer alternative strategies
- By: Staff
- March 1, 2019 March 1, 2019
- 10:31
Mackenzie introduces liquid alt funds
The firm says the three new funds offer diversification and lower correlation to the markets
- By: Staff
- February 26, 2019 February 26, 2019
- 10:29
OSC rejects Bitcoin fund
Decision cites lack of regulation along with custody and liquidity issues
- By: Staff
- February 22, 2019 February 22, 2019
- 09:29
CC&L Funds introduces 3 liquid alts
Portfolio manager brings 15 years of experience with alternative strategies
- By: Staff
- February 21, 2019 February 21, 2019
- 16:20
The upside of real estate in a downturn
Lower volatility and durable cashflows lead to more stable returns
- By: Suzanne Yar Khan
- February 15, 2019 February 13, 2019
- 14:00
RBC I&TS to be custodian for Bridging income funds
The firm will also provide fund accounting and shareholder services support
- By: Staff
- January 31, 2019 June 27, 2019
- 10:35
Home affordability worsens in 2018’s fourth quarter
Find out how much income it takes to pay for a home in select cities
- By: Staff
- January 24, 2019 January 24, 2019
- 14:41
Industry groups propose new risk scale for alternatives
AIMA, CAIA want a more flexible system
- By: Staff
- January 8, 2019 January 8, 2019
- 12:38
Almost one-third of Canadians would consider investing in cannabis
An OSC survey breaks down who's buying weed stocks
- November 30, 2018 November 30, 2018
- 12:54
What advisors need to know about liquid alts
CSA's new rules effective in the new year offer risks and rewards
- By: Michelle Schriver
- October 19, 2018 October 19, 2018
- 11:06