OSFI rules make infrastructure debt key for Canadian insurers

Infrastructure debt has become a vital asset class for Canadian insurers, driven by new OSFI regulations that reduce capital requirements for unrated domestic infrastructure debt. CIBC Global Asset Management offers institutional investors access to diversified infrastructure opportunities, supporting sectors such as clean energy and digital infrastructure. By aligning portfolio strategies with regulatory changes and sustainable investing goals, insurers can achieve stable returns and improved capital efficiency, while contributing to Canada’s infrastructure growth and societal objectives.

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