Alberta Investment Management Corporation

AIMCo Announces Official Launch of The AIMCo Foundation for Financial Education

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Finance, Money, Alberta Investment Management Corporation, Aimco, Economy, Financial literacy

EDMONTON, Oct. 24, 2018 /CNW/ - Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is proud to announce the launch of The AIMCo Foundation for Financial Education.

Key Points: 
  • EDMONTON, Oct. 24, 2018 /CNW/ - Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) is proud to announce the launch of The AIMCo Foundation for Financial Education.
  • The AIMCo Foundation is the realization of a spirit of community investment that permeates the culture at AIMCo.
  • Upon its launch, the AIMCo Foundation will provide grants to not-for-profit, community-based programs offering financial literacy or empowerment education and services throughout Alberta, as well as post-secondary institutions offering formal education in finance.
  • The AIMCo Foundation for Financial Education provides scholarship funding to post-secondary institutions offering formal education in finance, and grants to not for profit organizations offering financial empowerment programs and services.

AIMCo Announces Appointment to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Alberta Investment Management Corporation, Finance, Economy, Kearns, Board of directors, Business

EDMONTON, July 17, 2018 /CNW/ - Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) announces the appointment of Ms. Jacqueline (Jackie) Sheppard as a member of the board of directors for a term set to expire on June 30, 2021.The appointment of Ms. Sheppard fills the vacancy created by Harold Roozen's retirement on June 30, who served as a member of the board since December 2011.

Key Points: 
  • EDMONTON, July 17, 2018 /CNW/ - Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) announces the appointment of Ms. Jacqueline (Jackie) Sheppard as a member of the board of directors for a term set to expire on June 30, 2021.The appointment of Ms. Sheppard fills the vacancy created by Harold Roozen's retirement on June 30, who served as a member of the board since December 2011.
  • AIMCo is also pleased to share the re-appointment of Ms. Helen Kearns for a further term as a member of the board of directors.
  • On behalf of the entire board of directors, we look forward to welcoming Jackie and to continuing our work together for the benefit of all Albertans.
  • The board of directors is pleased also with the re-appointment of Helen Kearns, and I extend our collective gratitude to Harold Roozen for his exemplary service on the board and for the insightful perspective he brought to each meeting."

Institute for Pension Fund Integrity (IPFI) Launches to Address the Public Pension Crisis and the Politicization of Pension Fund Management

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Economy, Finance, Money, Financial services, Financial markets, Investment management, Common law, Equity, Fiduciary, Pension, Alberta Investment Management Corporation, Investment outsourcing

In doing so, it advocates four core principles in public pension management: adherence to fiduciary responsibility; balanced economic, social, and governance factor investments; long term pension fund return; and data-driven investment.

Key Points: 
  • In doing so, it advocates four core principles in public pension management: adherence to fiduciary responsibility; balanced economic, social, and governance factor investments; long term pension fund return; and data-driven investment.
  • IPFI will provide resources and commentary from thought leaders in the public investment and retirement fields, serving as a base of knowledge and accountability for public pension investment leadership.
  • "Public pension fund managers have a fiduciary responsibility to their beneficiaries to make rational decisions based on risk and return, not politics.
  • "The primary responsibility of a public pension fund manager is to manage the fund investment in a way that guarantees the best possible retirement benefit," the paper concludes.