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Aaron White

Vice President, Client Portfolio Manager
Sustainable Investments

Aaron White is a member of the Institutional Asset Management team. He focuses on sustainable investing and enhancing the firm’s ESG capabilities, including policy development and implementation and client communication. He also manages and creates effective sustainable investment solutions for clients, prospects and consultants.

Prior to his current role, Mr. White held the roles of Client Portfolio Manager and Director of Regional Sales with CIBC Asset Management. He consulted with financial advisors to develop investor asset allocations and optimize portfolio construction. He began his career as a Managed Solutions and Sales Support Specialist at CI Investments.

Mr. White holds a BEd degree from McGill University and the Chartered Investment Manager designation.

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Sustainable investing at a crossroads amid ongoing uncertainty

Aaron White of CIBC Asset Management says concerns around policy support and DEI initiatives require investors to take a measured approach

By Aaron White |June 16, 2025

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ESG Trends and Opportunities For 2025

Transparency and innovation will shape the future of ESG investing.

By Aaron White |November 25, 2024

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Understanding Biodiversity as an Emerging Asset Class

Opportunities abound in nature-based investments, portfolio manager says.

By Aaron White |June 10, 2024

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Developments to Watch in ESG Investing

Get set for a dynamic year ahead, portfolio manager says.

By Aaron White |March 18, 2024

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The Upside of ESG Backlash

Increased scrutiny will create better outcomes for the industry in the long run.

By Aaron White |November 28, 2022

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ESG’s Inflation Conundrum

CIBC’s sustainable investment head says headwinds are short-term.

By Aaron White |November 21, 2022

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How Advisors Can Incorporate Sustainable Investing

Investors are increasingly interested in the non-financial impacts of their portfolios.

By Aaron White |April 4, 2022

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Ukraine War Reveals Flaws in ESG Investing

The conflict could be the "last hurrah" for conventional energy investors.

By Aaron White |March 28, 2022

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Tips for Understanding ESG Investing

Without standards for investment products, transparency is essential.

By Aaron White |November 3, 2021

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