Latest news in Alternative Investments

Institutional investors adding alternatives, report says

CIBC Mellon says investors are expecting lower management fees and a greater focus on ESG this year

Interior of a modern futuristic building

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

Water drop making a ripple on the surface

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Can MFDA advisors sell liquid alts?

CSA’s new rules retained mutual fund dealer proficiency requirements for commodity pools

By: Michelle Schriver
October 19, 2018 October 19, 2018
11:04

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Dynamic Funds launches two alternative funds

Funds are based on CSA's new rule

By: Staff
October 9, 2018 October 9, 2018
10:55

Institutional investors confident in ESG-integrated portfolios: RBC survey

Equities are the most popular way to invest responsibly

October 2, 2018 October 3, 2018
13:55

Legal pot sales could reach $1 billion in fourth quarter: StatCan

Statistics Canada forecasts Canadians could spend more than $1 billion on legal cannabis between October and December this year once marijuana for adult use is…

By: The Canadian Press
September 21, 2018 September 21, 2018
16:28

Country of the month: Germany

Germany is the European Union’s economic powerhouse. The country has had 16 consecutive quarters of GDP growth—its longest upswing since 1991—and is enjoying its lowest…

By: Sharon Ho
September 21, 2018 September 20, 2018
12:00