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CIBC Pension Plan
The CIBC Pension Plan operates as the retirement vehicle for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce staff. It was established to provide formula-based pension...
CIBC Pension Plan
The CIBC Pension Plan operates as the retirement vehicle for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce staff. It was established to provide formula-based pension payments funded through a dedicated trust. James Ash leads investment decisions with support from Elizabeth Loach and Yasir Mallick. The plan holds public equity funds, Canadian and global bonds, and an alternatives sleeve that includes real estate, private equity, infrastructure, and private debt. Allocations span North America and other global markets. CIBC Mellon acts as the primary service provider for asset custody and payments. The plan participates in PIAC and AIMA through its executives. No public AUM figure or recent operational events appear in available records. Governance remains tied to the sponsoring bank with investment execution handled internally.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1875
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Toronto
Corporate office
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Principals
James Ash
Chief Investment Officer and Treasurer
Elizabeth Loach
Head of Private Markets
Yasir Mallick
Executive Director and Head of Public Markets
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at CIBC Pension Plan?
James Ash serves as Chief Investment Officer and Treasurer. Elizabeth Loach heads private markets and Yasir Mallick heads public markets.
What asset classes does the CIBC Pension Plan hold?
Holdings include public equity investment funds, government and corporate bonds in Canada and globally, and alternatives such as real estate, private equity, infrastructure, and private debt.
How is the CIBC Pension Plan administered?
The plan uses a separate trust structure. CIBC Mellon, a joint venture with BNY Mellon, provides custody and pension benefit services.
Does the CIBC Pension Plan engage with industry groups?
Executives participate in the Pension Investment Association of Canada and the Alternative Investment Management Association.
Where does the CIBC Pension Plan invest geographically?
Investments cover Canada and global markets across public and private asset classes.
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