Should long-term asset managers pursue riskier strategies in the hope of increasing returns?

How can we adapt our investment strategies to consciously create positive societal impact and continuously reduce negative societal impact?

How to manage the transition from traditional to sustainable investments?

Can we find innovative portfolio solutions that are both profitable and have a positive social impact?

Our Presenting Partner

OTPP Overview

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) is Canada’s largest single-profession defined-benefit pension plan, with over $255 billion in net assets and a healthy funding ratio of 107% (as of September 2024). The organization invests and administers the pensions of over 340,000 active and retired teachers, holding a diversified global portfolio of which approximately 80% is managed in-house. OTPP is headquartered in Toronto with offices in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mumbai, San Francisco, New York, Dallas, and Sao Paulo.

History with the MIPC

OTPP has sponsored the MIPC since its first edition in 2017. Since then, the MIPC has evolved into the biggest buy-side event of its kind, with numerous opportunities for students and sponsors alike to learn from each other. We are grateful for OTPP’s continual partnership!

MIPC Involvement Highlights

OTPP Sponsored Lunch

OTPP sponsors a lunch for the in-person competitors of the MIPC. During this lunch, OTPP has the exclusive opportunity to engage with competitors over a delicious catered meal. 

In-Person OTPP Information Session

In September 2024, OTPP hosted an information session on McGill’s campus for MIPC competitors and the McGill community. OTPP representatives spoke on the firm’s history, purpose, and opportunities through internship and full-time programs. Our attendees were grateful for the opportunity to connect with the firm in advance of the competition in November 2024. 

OTPP Top Proposal Prize

As the Presenting Partner of the MIPC, OTPP is the sole sponsor of the Top Proposal prize. This is awarded to the best competing teams on the night of the Closing Ceremony, this year hosted in the Omni hotel. Teams have won from across the world, with last year’s winners being featured on the left. 

 

OTPP’s contribution to the Top Proposal prize pool has been essential to nurturing top talent within MIPC competing teams. This year, we look forward to seeing what solutions the students may present to our case: Liquidity in Retirement Savings. 

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