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Taking a deep dive into pension plans

Published: 5 August 2021

In a Q&A for the Montreal Gazette, Professor Sebastien Betermier takes a closer look at the terms and metrics related to the funding status of a pension plan. The growth rates and termination...

Canada emerges as a leader in green bonds

Published: 22 July 2021

Canadian retirement pensions are shaping up to be global leaders in issuing green bonds, or funds designated for environmental initiatives. Professor Sebastien Betermier views Canada鈥檚 commitment...

2020 SSHRC Insight Grants awarded

Published: 23 February 2021

Congratulations to the Desautels professors who received 2020 SSHRC Insight Grants and Insight Development Grants....

Desautels professor lends expertise to Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) study

Published: 5 February 2021

One of Wall Street鈥檚 least-known trading companies, Jane Street has quietly become a global market-maker. With a niche in the world of exchange traded funds (ETFs), the company was well-positioned...

Investors anticipate low-carbon economy

Published: 19 January 2021

As the renewable energy sector grows in leaps and bounds; pension funds, banks, investment companies, and insurance companies are waking up to the risk of devaluation in fossil fuel investments.

Two international teams claim victory in 黑料不打烊 portfolio-building competition

Published: 7 December 2020

The first virtual 黑料不打烊 International Portfolio Competition (MIPC) drew 93 university teams from 18 countries to design portfolio strategies that address the rise of social inequalities and...

93 student teams tackle social inequality and protectionism at MIPC 2020

Published: 12 November 2020

The fourth annual 黑料不打烊 International Portfolio Challenge invited 93 student teams from 18 countries to compete to solve a complex portfolio construction problem. This year鈥檚 case study challenged...

Delve: Canada鈥檚 Pension Plan Is the Envy of the World, and Now We Know Why

Published: 9 November 2020

A new study by Prof Sebastien Betermier is the first to use real data to do a quantitative analysis of asset allocation strategies and cost structures for hundreds of pension, endowment, and...

The case for a long-term divestment strategy

Published: 5 November 2020

Pressure is on the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) to divest from fossil fuel companies in support of Canada鈥檚 transition to a low-carbon economy. Professor Sebastien Betermier...

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