Mackenzie Investments

New Wealthsimple ETF on the NEO Exchange Offers Investors Greater Choice in ESG Solutions

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 21, 2022

NEO is proud to welcome Wealthsimple Inc. (Wealthsimple) back to the NEO Exchange with the launch of the Wealthsimple North American Green Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged).

Key Points: 
  • NEO is proud to welcome Wealthsimple Inc. (Wealthsimple) back to the NEO Exchange with the launch of the Wealthsimple North American Green Bond Index ETF (CAD-Hedged).
  • With todays launch, Wealthsimple offers greater choice to investors in the ever-expanding socially responsible fixed income market.
  • Wealthsimple previously listed Canadas first Shariah-compliant exchange traded fund, the Wealthsimple Shariah World Equity Index ETF (WSHR), on the NEO Exchange in May of 2021.
  • NEO recently launched the Canadian ETF Market , a user-friendly platform providing investors and advisors with one-stop access to ETF research and analysis.

PEO Partners Launched by Industry Veterans as New Private Equity Liquid Alternatives Firm

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 10, 2022

PEO Partners, LLC (PEO), a private equity liquid alternatives firm, has achieved a significant milestone of eight months of management of the PEO Private Equity Access Master Fund, its flagship fund launched in May 2021, and is experiencing strong momentum in growth of AUM.

Key Points: 
  • PEO Partners, LLC (PEO), a private equity liquid alternatives firm, has achieved a significant milestone of eight months of management of the PEO Private Equity Access Master Fund, its flagship fund launched in May 2021, and is experiencing strong momentum in growth of AUM.
  • Private Equity is arguably the best-performing asset class; it has delivered better average net returns than public equities with much lower downside, said Mr. Lelogeais.
  • PEO fills a gap that exists for many investors looking to add private equity-like return exposure to their portfolio, Mr. Cohen added.
  • PEO Partners, LLC is a leader in the emerging liquid Private Equity Alternatives space.

FCC Bolsters Leadership Roster with Leading Blockchain Developers and Product Managers

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, December 2, 2021

The Company has also enhanced its product management and business development competencies resulting in expedited commercialization timelines for its minting platform MintCarbon.io (MintCarbon).

Key Points: 
  • The Company has also enhanced its product management and business development competencies resulting in expedited commercialization timelines for its minting platform MintCarbon.io (MintCarbon).
  • First Carbon leverages leading technical capabilities to engage with global carbon credit producers, brokers, purchasers and streaming services.
  • Increased pressure on corporations to implement Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) policies has resulted in rapidly growing demand for carbon offset markets.
  • CSA supports immediately recognizable banks, insurers, asset managers and start-ups with product innovation.

Northleaf Raises Additional US$4 Billion From Investors As It Continues Global Expansion

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Northleaf Capital Partners (Northleaf or the firm) today announced that it has raised an additional US$4 billion in commitments over the past twelve months from North American, European and Asian investors.

Key Points: 
  • Northleaf Capital Partners (Northleaf or the firm) today announced that it has raised an additional US$4 billion in commitments over the past twelve months from North American, European and Asian investors.
  • As a result of recent fundraising across its three core private markets investment programs, Northleaf has now raised more than US$18 billion in capital commitments and serves approximately 200 institutional investors globally.
  • With support from existing and new investors, Northleaf has generated significant growth across all aspects of our platform.
  • Prior to joining Northleaf, Feeney served as Senior Managing Director & Global Head of Private Equity at CPP Investments.

Financial Community Launches Climate Engagement Canada to Promote a Just Transition to a Net-Zero Economy

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 14, 2021

What CEC delivers is a unified vision from Canadas financial community and support for our businesses in finding competitive advantage in the transitioning economy.

Key Points: 
  • What CEC delivers is a unified vision from Canadas financial community and support for our businesses in finding competitive advantage in the transitioning economy.
  • At PRI we are delighted to support the development of Climate Engagement Canada (CEC), said Fiona Reynolds, CEO of the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment.
  • Kristi Mitchem, CEO, BMO Global Asset Management The launch of Climate Engagement Canada is an important step towards creating a low carbon economy.
  • Working with Climate Engagement Canada will help to amplify our voice and produce meaningful dialogue and impact for our engagement program.

Think 2030 begins today to create a movement for the future

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - At 10am today, Elevate will launch Think 2030 , a virtual symposium to advance critical issues of equality, sustainability & well-being in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - At 10am today, Elevate will launch Think 2030 , a virtual symposium to advance critical issues of equality, sustainability & well-being in Canada.
  • Registration is still open for Think 2030 and students can register for FREE.
  • "There has never been a more important time to change the course of our future," says Lisa Zarzeczny, General Manager at Elevate.
  • "Think 2030 is not just a conversation, it's about creating national awareness around some of the most pressing issues today."

ESG Continues to Thrive With Mackenzie’s New Sustainable ETF, Now Trading on the NEO Exchange

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 23, 2021

NEO welcomes Mackenzie Investments (Mackenzie) back to the NEO Exchange, with the launch of the Mackenzie Global Sustainable Bond ETF, an actively managed sustainable ETF.

Key Points: 
  • NEO welcomes Mackenzie Investments (Mackenzie) back to the NEO Exchange, with the launch of the Mackenzie Global Sustainable Bond ETF, an actively managed sustainable ETF.
  • The launch of MGSB on the NEO Exchange is an exciting occasion for Mackenzie, remarked Michael Cooke, SVP and Head of Exchange Traded Funds at Mackenzie Investments.
  • We are very pleased to partner once again with Mackenzie Investments as they launch a new ESG solution on the NEO Exchange.
  • The NEO Exchange is a Canadian Tier 1 stock exchange for the innovation economy, bringing together investors and capital raisers within a fair, liquid, efficient, and service-oriented environment.

Purpose Investments Inc. Announces July Distributions

Retrieved on: 
Monday, July 19, 2021

Purpose Investments is an asset management company with more than $11 billion in assets under management.

Key Points: 
  • Purpose Investments is an asset management company with more than $11 billion in assets under management.
  • Purpose Investments has an unrelenting focus on client-centric innovation, and offers a range of managed and quantitative investment products.
  • Purpose Investments is led by well-known entrepreneur Som Seif and is a division of Purpose Financial, an independent technology-driven financial services company.
  • For further information please contact:
    Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investment fund investments.

Purpose Investments Inc. Announces 2021 Second Quarter Distributions for Purpose Specialty Lending Trust

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 24, 2021

Purpose Investments Inc. is an asset management company with more than $11 billion in assets under management.

Key Points: 
  • Purpose Investments Inc. is an asset management company with more than $11 billion in assets under management.
  • Purpose Investments has an unrelenting focus on client-centric innovation, and offers a range of managed and quantitative investment products.
  • Purpose Investments is led by well-known entrepreneur Som Seif and is a division of Purpose Financial, an independent technology-driven financial services company.
  • For further information please contact:
    Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investment fund investments.

Mercer Reaches New High of $390 Billion USD of Global Assets Under Management

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 3, 2021

Investment management and advisory services for U.S. clients are provided by Mercer Investments LLC (Mercer Investments).

Key Points: 
  • Investment management and advisory services for U.S. clients are provided by Mercer Investments LLC (Mercer Investments).
  • 2 The assets under management data (the AUM Data) reported here include aggregated assets for which Mercer Investments LLC (Mercer Investments) and their global affiliates provide discretionary investment management services as of the dates indicated.
  • The AUM Data reported here may differ from regulatory assets under management reported in the Form ADV for Mercer Investments.
  • For regulatory assets under management, please see the Form ADV for Mercer Investments which is available upon request by contacting Compliance Department, Mercer Investments 99 High Street, Boston, MA 02110.