Rockwood says the partnership came out of a desire to work with an impressive and well-known company in the Canadian investment space. Beyond that, he saw an opportunity to learn.
“Given NEI’s longstanding focus on responsible investing and the increased interest investors are showing with ESG-focused products, partnering with NEI will help us gain a better perspective on how these companies position their products and tell their story,” he says. “We’ve also seen a lot of success with the credit unions we have partnered with, and are excited for the increased exposure that will help CapIntel grow in this awesome segment.”
NEI has played a leading role in the storied growth of ESG investing in Canada. In 2020, the firm became the first Canadian investment manager to offer an impact mandate for each major asset class with the launch of the NEI Global Impact Bond Fund. It has since taken numerous significant steps in its commitment to ESG, which include unveiling a climate-focused infrastructure fund and imposing a moratorium on all its Russian investments shortly after the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
By seamlessly integrating its existing technology with CapIntel’s platform, NEI wholesalers will be better equipped to engage advisors with more access to information and a better sales experience; respond more quickly to inquiries; and communicate how NEI is distinct in the industry.
“Canadians today are increasingly demanding more information and greater transparency around how they invest their hard-earned money,” Tim Prescott, SVP and Head of Asset Management at Aviso Wealth, said in a statement announcing the partnership. “Partnering with CapIntel will provide NEI with access to sophisticated portfolio analysis and comparison tools that will enable advisors and their clients to invest with the highest degree of confidence.”
