Investment Policies J.R. LaBrosse Director, International Affairs Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation Presentation to the IADI/EBRD Seminar on Deposit Insurance December 9, 2003
Purpose of this Presentation Factors to consider in Devising Investment Policies for Deposit Insurers
Responsibilities of Management Setting out a policy Determining risk tolerances
Governance framework Processes Will the function be outsourced? Decision making Reporting
CDIC’s experience with risk tolerances
Policy Considerations Determining the purpose of the portfolio will lead to an understanding of the risk tolerance that can be accepted by management
Determining risk tolerances of the investment portfolio
Risk tolerance conclusions
Evolution of CDIC’s investment policy
Investment policy limitations: Credit risk Counterparty risk Maturity Profile Liquidity Risk by Issuer, and Portfolio Liquidity Risk
Investment Policies Presentation to the IADI/EBRD Seminar on Deposit Insurance December 9, 2003 Presentation by: J.R. LaBrosse Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation