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CPP updates responsible investing policy

The CPP, which has been steadfast in its opposition to adopting socially responsible investing principles, has had a change of heart, announcing that it will consider environmental, social and governance factors as part of its investment process. In an updated responsible investing policy released on Thursday, the CPP investment board (CPPIB) said that while in […]

By Doug Watt |October 20, 2005

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Don’t sweat the small stuff

Investors need to learn to live with short-term shocks and accept that they will have little impact on the long-term performance of a diversified portfolio, according to the manager of the country’s largest bond fund. “The North American economy, and the Canadian economy in particular, are much more stable that you perceive,” says Satish Rai, […]

By Staff |October 20, 2005

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Social investing going mainstream, study concludes

Socially responsible investing (SRI) is expected to grow significantly over the next 10 years, to the point where it could become virtually mainstream, a recently released study concludes. Although most of the growth will be driven by institutional investors, primarily pension funds and values-based groups, such as foundations and religious organizations, the retail market is […]

By Doug Watt |October 19, 2005

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Secrets of top HNW advisors

The difference between an average performer and a high performer in the financial services industry is dramatic. A review of how top advisors spend their time, and the amount of revenue they generate in turn, leads to a very solid conclusion: If you want to outperform, you need to get out of administration, and get […]

By Kate McCaffery |October 19, 2005

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