Tag: Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

Pensions February 21, 2020

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Posted Lackluster 3.6% Return in Third Quarter

Pension giant increases its net asset value to $318 billion.

Manager Selection January 30, 2020

Charles Emond Named CEO of Quebec Pension Fund CDPQ

Head of private placements replaces Michael Sabia, who leaves after nearly 11 years.

Newsmakers June 13, 2018

Institutional Investors, Canadian Government Launch G7 Investors Group

Representing $6 trillion in AUM, the group aims to further G7 initiatives.

Alternatives February 28, 2018

CDPQ Returned 9.3% in 2017

Canada’s second-largest pension fund manager reports five-year return of 10.2%.

Industry White Papers

The Power of Portfolio Flexibility Many investment managers apply strict portfolio constraints under the guise of risk management best practices. This paper examines the costs of those investment constraints and how an unconstrained investment approach can be key in generating long-term excess returns.

Quantitative Science—Actively Adding To Fixed Income Decisions Quantitative vs. active debate? This issue of Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Markets explains how our “active quant” approach sets us apart.

The Case for Greater China Exposure in Global Equity Portfolios Discover what makes China a compelling, stand-alone investment opportunity.

The China Position Gauging institutional investor confidence in their strategy for entering this growing market

Four strategies for investing in emerging markets Ways to manage your EM allocation, an out of favor, but still appealing asset class.

Brexit Implementation Guide How should investors consider positioning their portfolios?