CIBC Mellon Industry Perspectives

As institutional investors execute on their business strategies, many market participants are considering incorporating environmental, social and governance factors into traditional financial analysis. This episode discusses the main drivers and themes for responsible investing in Canada, and the conversation also dives into the latest survey findings from the Responsible Investment Association, including a look at the top ESG considerations among Canadian institutional investors.

This presentation contains the presenter’s personal views and not those of CIBC Mellon or any other person. It may be considered advertising, and provides general information only and neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon nor any other person are, by means of this presentation, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services.  This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only.  It may not be regarded as comprehensive nor as a substitute for professional advice.  Before taking any particular course of action, contact your professional advisor to discuss these matters in the context of your particular circumstances.  Neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon accept responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by your reliance on information contained in this presentation.

©2021 CIBC Mellon. CIBC Mellon is a licensed user of the CIBC trade-mark and certain BNY Mellon trade-marks, is the corporate brand of CIBC Mellon Trust Company and CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company and may be used as a generic term to reference either or both companies.  None of CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company, CIBC Mellon Trust Company, CIBC, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and their affiliates make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy, currency or completeness, makes any commitment to update any information.  No part of the presentation is an offer or solicitation in respect of any particular strategy and may not be construed as such.  Services referred to may not be offered in all jurisdictions nor by all companies.  CIBC Mellon does not provide investment or asset management services. This presentation, either in whole or in part, must not be reproduced nor referred to without the express written permission of CIBC Mellon.  Trademarks, service marks and logos belong to their respective owners.

Across industries and segments, including for-profit, government and non-profit sectors, organizations are looking to better respond to changing needs, compete effectively, overcome rising challenges and maximize value to stakeholders. In this episode, we hear how three different organizations are achieving powerful results by leveraging a specialized, expert provider. We also discuss the benefits of outsourcing, including freeing up capacity, gaining efficiency with scale and enabling new capabilities.

This presentation contains the presenter’s personal views and not those of CIBC Mellon or any other person. It may be considered advertising, and provides general information only and neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon nor any other person are, by means of this presentation, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services.  This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only.  It may not be regarded as comprehensive nor as a substitute for professional advice.  Before taking any particular course of action, contact your professional advisor to discuss these matters in the context of your particular circumstances.  Neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon accept responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by your reliance on information contained in this presentation.

©2021 CIBC Mellon. CIBC Mellon is a licensed user of the CIBC trade-mark and certain BNY Mellon trade-marks, is the corporate brand of CIBC Mellon Trust Company and CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company and may be used as a generic term to reference either or both companies.  None of CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company, CIBC Mellon Trust Company, CIBC, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and their affiliates make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy, currency or completeness, makes any commitment to update any information.  No part of the presentation is an offer or solicitation in respect of any particular strategy and may not be construed as such.  Services referred to may not be offered in all jurisdictions nor by all companies.  CIBC Mellon does not provide investment or asset management services. This presentation, either in whole or in part, must not be reproduced nor referred to without the express written permission of CIBC Mellon.  Trademarks, service marks and logos belong to their respective owners.

The U.S. dollar has been widely recognized for decades by investors, major financial institutions and central banks as the world’s dominant reserve currency. This episode discusses a future perspective and the relevance of the U.S. dollar, offering CIBC Asset Management’s long-term outlook on the U.S. dollar with considerations, such as whether it will remain a dominant currency or one of many. The discussion also explores other currencies that could potentially rival the U.S. dollar.

This presentation contains the presenter’s personal views and not those of CIBC Mellon or any other person. It may be considered advertising, and provides general information only and neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon nor any other person are, by means of this presentation, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services.  This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only.  It may not be regarded as comprehensive nor as a substitute for professional advice.  Before taking any particular course of action, contact your professional advisor to discuss these matters in the context of your particular circumstances.  Neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon accept responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by your reliance on information contained in this presentation.

©2021 CIBC Mellon. CIBC Mellon is a licensed user of the CIBC trade-mark and certain BNY Mellon trade-marks, is the corporate brand of CIBC Mellon Trust Company and CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company and may be used as a generic term to reference either or both companies.  None of CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company, CIBC Mellon Trust Company, CIBC, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and their affiliates make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy, currency or completeness, makes any commitment to update any information.  No part of the presentation is an offer or solicitation in respect of any particular strategy and may not be construed as such.  Services referred to may not be offered in all jurisdictions nor by all companies.  CIBC Mellon does not provide investment or asset management services. This presentation, either in whole or in part, must not be reproduced nor referred to without the express written permission of CIBC Mellon.  Trademarks, service marks and logos belong to their respective owners.

While 2020 has been a challenging year – due to the global pandemic for markets, investment operations and many individuals, Canadian market participants and stakeholders have worked hard to deliver on the fundamental themes that distinguish Canada’s banking and regulatory environment. At this year’s virtual Sibos event, CIBC Mellon recently had the opportunity to continue our close client dialogue virtually with leading financial services players from around the globe, as well as showcase the strength of our products, capabilities and local Canadian market knowledge. Global investors continue to recognize Canada’s many advantages, including robust and mature markets, proven infrastructure and efficient settlement mechanisms, and an effective regulatory environment.

This presentation contains the presenter’s personal views and not those of CIBC Mellon or any other person. It may be considered advertising, and provides general information only and neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon nor any other person are, by means of this presentation, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services.  This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only.  It may not be regarded as comprehensive nor as a substitute for professional advice.  Before taking any particular course of action, contact your professional advisor to discuss these matters in the context of your particular circumstances.  Neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon accept responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by your reliance on information contained in this presentation.

©2020 CIBC Mellon. CIBC Mellon is a licensed user of the CIBC trade-mark and certain BNY Mellon trade-marks, is the corporate brand of CIBC Mellon Trust Company and CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company and may be used as a generic term to reference either or both companies.  None of CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company, CIBC Mellon Trust Company, CIBC, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and their affiliates make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy, currency or completeness, makes any commitment to update any information.  No part of the presentation is an offer or solicitation in respect of any particular strategy and may not be construed as such.  Services referred to may not be offered in all jurisdictions nor by all companies.  CIBC Mellon does not provide investment or asset management services. This presentation, either in whole or in part, must not be reproduced nor referred to without the express written permission of CIBC Mellon.  Trademarks, service marks and logos belong to their respective owners.

Taking into account this year’s Sibos virtual event, organized by SWIFT for the global financial industry, this episode focuses on tax with respect to the Canadian market. We provide updates on the latest Canadian tax developments for foreign institutional investors into Canada and we also discuss insights into the non-resident tax reclaim process from an operational perspective.

This presentation contains the presenter’s personal views and not those of CIBC Mellon or any other person. It may be considered advertising, and provides general information only and neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon nor any other person are, by means of this presentation, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services.  This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only.  It may not be regarded as comprehensive nor as a substitute for professional advice.  Before taking any particular course of action, contact your professional advisor to discuss these matters in the context of your particular circumstances.  Neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon accept responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by your reliance on information contained in this presentation.

©2020 CIBC Mellon. CIBC Mellon is a licensed user of the CIBC trade-mark and certain BNY Mellon trade-marks, is the corporate brand of CIBC Mellon Trust Company and CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company and may be used as a generic term to reference either or both companies.  None of CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company, CIBC Mellon Trust Company, CIBC, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and their affiliates make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy, currency or completeness, makes any commitment to update any information.  No part of the presentation is an offer or solicitation in respect of any particular strategy and may not be construed as such.  Services referred to may not be offered in all jurisdictions nor by all companies.  CIBC Mellon does not provide investment or asset management services. This presentation, either in whole or in part, must not be reproduced nor referred to without the express written permission of CIBC Mellon.  Trademarks, service marks and logos belong to their respective owners.

Canadian plan sponsors have seen public markets rebound in Q2, following depressed valuations and increased volatility at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic during the first quarter of the year, though ongoing uncertainty remains as the economy reopens after lockdown. This episode explores key economic factors at play, the latest median returns of the BNY Mellon Canadian Master Trust Universe and asset owner client trends during the “new abnormal.”

This presentation contains the presenter’s personal views and not those of CIBC Mellon or any other person. It may be considered advertising, and provides general information only and neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon nor any other person are, by means of this presentation, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services.  This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only.  It may not be regarded as comprehensive nor as a substitute for professional advice.  Before taking any particular course of action, contact your professional advisor to discuss these matters in the context of your particular circumstances.  Neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon accept responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by your reliance on information contained in this presentation.

©2020 CIBC Mellon. CIBC Mellon is a licensed user of the CIBC trade-mark and certain BNY Mellon trade-marks, is the corporate brand of CIBC Mellon Trust Company and CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company and may be used as a generic term to reference either or both companies.  None of CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company, CIBC Mellon Trust Company, CIBC, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and their affiliates make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy, currency or completeness, makes any commitment to update any information.  No part of the presentation is an offer or solicitation in respect of any particular strategy and may not be construed as such.  Services referred to may not be offered in all jurisdictions nor by all companies.  CIBC Mellon does not provide investment or asset management services. This presentation, either in whole or in part, must not be reproduced nor referred to without the express written permission of CIBC Mellon.  Trademarks, service marks and logos belong to their respective owners.

Investing through an environmental, social and governance (ESG) lens continues to gather momentum in the Canadian market and globally for many compelling reasons. This episode looks at developments that market participants and stakeholders are seeing in the way markets assess, measure and respond to non-financial factors, ranging from governance concerns to public health and climate change. We also discuss ESG regulations and how the global pandemic is impacting institutional investors’ views of ESG.

This presentation contains the presenter’s personal views and not those of CIBC Mellon or any other person. It may be considered advertising, and provides general information only and neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon nor any other person are, by means of this presentation, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services.  This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only.  It may not be regarded as comprehensive nor as a substitute for professional advice.  Before taking any particular course of action, contact your professional advisor to discuss these matters in the context of your particular circumstances.  Neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon accept responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by your reliance on information contained in this presentation.

©2020 CIBC Mellon. CIBC Mellon is a licensed user of the CIBC trade-mark and certain BNY Mellon trade-marks, is the corporate brand of CIBC Mellon Trust Company and CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company and may be used as a generic term to reference either or both companies.  None of CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company, CIBC Mellon Trust Company, CIBC, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and their affiliates make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy, currency or completeness, makes any commitment to update any information.  No part of the presentation is an offer or solicitation in respect of any particular strategy and may not be construed as such.  Services referred to may not be offered in all jurisdictions nor by all companies.  CIBC Mellon does not provide investment or asset management services. This presentation, either in whole or in part, must not be reproduced nor referred to without the express written permission of CIBC Mellon.  Trademarks, service marks and logos belong to their respective owners.

Institutional investors continue to navigate accelerating technological innovation, a proliferation of data sources, and rapidly evolving demands from a multitude of stakeholders – these trends have been further strengthened by the rapid shift to remote work across the globe. Data remains the lifeblood of the investment process, with access to timely, relevant and actionable data critical to investors and investment operations leaders as they navigate global volatility, uncertainty and new opportunities.

This presentation contains the presenter’s personal views and not those of CIBC Mellon or any other person. It may be considered advertising, and provides general information only and neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon nor any other person are, by means of this presentation, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services.  This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only.  It may not be regarded as comprehensive nor as a substitute for professional advice.  Before taking any particular course of action, contact your professional advisor to discuss these matters in the context of your particular circumstances.  Neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon accept responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by your reliance on information contained in this presentation.

©2020 CIBC Mellon. CIBC Mellon is a licensed user of the CIBC trade-mark and certain BNY Mellon trade-marks, is the corporate brand of CIBC Mellon Trust Company and CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company and may be used as a generic term to reference either or both companies.  None of CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company, CIBC Mellon Trust Company, CIBC, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and their affiliates make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy, currency or completeness, makes any commitment to update any information.  No part of the presentation is an offer or solicitation in respect of any particular strategy and may not be construed as such.  Services referred to may not be offered in all jurisdictions nor by all companies.  CIBC Mellon does not provide investment or asset management services. This presentation, either in whole or in part, must not be reproduced nor referred to without the express written permission of CIBC Mellon.  Trademarks, service marks and logos belong to their respective owners.

This podcast offers an outlook and key questions to consider as we look beyond the current state of sustained remote work during the Covid-19 pandemic and turn our attention to returning to the office. The discussion focuses on planning and preparing in consideration of business continuity and HR with the goal of supporting employees, reducing risk and keeping everyone safe.

This presentation contains the presenter’s personal views and not those of CIBC Mellon or any other person. It may be considered advertising, and provides general information only and neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon nor any other person are, by means of this presentation, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services.  This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only.  It may not be regarded as comprehensive nor as a substitute for professional advice.  Before taking any particular course of action, contact your professional advisor to discuss these matters in the context of your particular circumstances.  Neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon accept responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by your reliance on information contained in this presentation.

©2020 CIBC Mellon. CIBC Mellon is a licensed user of the CIBC trade-mark and certain BNY Mellon trade-marks, is the corporate brand of CIBC Mellon Trust Company and CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company and may be used as a generic term to reference either or both companies.  None of CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company, CIBC Mellon Trust Company, CIBC, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and their affiliates make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy, currency or completeness, makes any commitment to update any information.  No part of the presentation is an offer or solicitation in respect of any particular strategy and may not be construed as such.  Services referred to may not be offered in all jurisdictions nor by all companies.  CIBC Mellon does not provide investment or asset management services. This presentation, either in whole or in part, must not be reproduced nor referred to without the express written permission of CIBC Mellon.  Trademarks, service marks and logos belong to their respective owners.

This episode, featuring CIBC Asset Management and CIBC Mellon, focuses on the effects of the recent financial downturn for institutional investors active in the Canadian corporate bond market, as well operational impacts from a fund-servicing perspective. We take a look back to March 2020, when Canada’s financial markets experienced increased volatility and trade volumes, as well as unprecedented levels of illiquidity in fixed income markets.

This presentation contains the presenter’s personal views and not those of CIBC Mellon or any other person. It may be considered advertising, and provides general information only and neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon nor any other person are, by means of this presentation, rendering accounting, business, financial, investment, legal, tax, or other professional advice or services.  This presentation is intended for general informational purposes only.  It may not be regarded as comprehensive nor as a substitute for professional advice.  Before taking any particular course of action, contact your professional advisor to discuss these matters in the context of your particular circumstances.  Neither the presenter nor CIBC Mellon accept responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by your reliance on information contained in this presentation.

©2020 CIBC Mellon. CIBC Mellon is a licensed user of the CIBC trade-mark and certain BNY Mellon trade-marks, is the corporate brand of CIBC Mellon Trust Company and CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company and may be used as a generic term to reference either or both companies.  None of CIBC Mellon Global Securities Services Company, CIBC Mellon Trust Company, CIBC, The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and their affiliates make any representations or warranties as to its accuracy, currency or completeness, makes any commitment to update any information.  No part of the presentation is an offer or solicitation in respect of any particular strategy and may not be construed as such.  Services referred to may not be offered in all jurisdictions nor by all companies.  CIBC Mellon does not provide investment or asset management services. This presentation, either in whole or in part, must not be reproduced nor referred to without the express written permission of CIBC Mellon.  Trademarks, service marks and logos belong to their respective owners.