Desjardins Global Asset Management

Desjardins Global Asset Management

Our clients' success, the core of our business

We are a team of investment specialists combining innovation, accessibility and discipline to design solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs.

Established in 1998, Desjardins Global Asset Management (DGAM) is one of Canada's largest asset managers with in-house expertise in equity, fixed income and real assets (infrastructure, real estate) across a variety of investment vehicles.

DGAM manages over CAN$86.1 billion1 in institutional assets on behalf of insurance companies, pension funds, endowment funds, non-profit organizations and corporations across Canada.

Our promise to our clients

Our established team of specialists is dedicated to reliably helping our clients' assets grow in a sustainable and responsible manner. We infuse our cooperative values into our investment process to ensure we are helping our partners and clients' assets grow in a sustainable and responsible manner.

With offices in Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto, our team of over 50 investment professionals is guided by 3 main pillars:

Ethics and integrity

As part of Desjardins Group, we're guided by strong cooperative values and want to make a positive contribution to society. The integrity and dedication of our people are the foundation of our business practices and management philosophy.

Responsible investment (RI)

We are convinced that taking environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into consideration when managing investments can have a positive impact on financial returns for clients. It's about growing their assets and respecting the optimal balance between risk and return while helping communities grow sustainably for generations to come

Collaboration

We use an approach rooted in collaboration, not just between our specialists but also with our clients. Our people are experts at navigating the fast-paced world of investments and we know how to design custom solutions that can adapt to the changing needs of our clients.

Contact us

Have questions about institutional asset management? Contact our Business Development and Client Relations team.

Natalie Bisaillon
Vice-President, Business Development and Client Relations

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  1. DGAM. In Canadian dollars as at June 30, 2021.