These ratios have now partially recovered, as low interest rates have boosted equity prices, but interest rates are likely to remain relatively low for an extended period as the Canadian and global economies slowly recover.10 In their search for yield in this low interest rate environment, many pension funds have increased their exposure to alternative investments in real estate, private equity and infrastructure.
4  Asian countries that have raised their benchmark interest rates include Malaysia and India in March, Taiwan in June, and South Korea and Thailand in July. In addition to the Asian economies, Australia and Brazil have been raising their policy interest rates.