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Caisse investing in U.S.-based fintech company

Caisse adds exposure to fintech, CPPIB and BCI-owned grain company acquisition to be reviewed

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is increasing its exposure to fintech opportunities. The investment organization was among investors in a $71 million…

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Canadian institutional investors monitoring dispute with India

Canadian institutional investments in India could cool down if escalation between the two countries continues, according to a trade and investment lawyer. John Boscariol, a…

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Competitive pension risk transfer costs climb from 100.2% to 100.5% in August: report

The estimated cost to transfer retiree pension risk to an insurer in a competitive bidding process increased from 100.2 per cent of a plan’s accounting…

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  • September 28, 2023 September 27, 2023
  • 10:30
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PSP Investments reports $48.9BN exposure to green assets

Investments in low-carbon activities leading to positive environmental impacts make up 16.2 per cent of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board’s total assets under management,…

Caisse investing in artificial intelligence, OMERS backing property services firm

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing in Vooban, a Quebec-based supplier of applied artificial intelligence services. The investment will aid Vooban’s…

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  • September 26, 2023 September 25, 2023
  • 10:30

Men more likely than women to report reduced stress due to financial wellness programs: survey

More than a quarter (28 per cent) of male employees in the U.S. report a reduction in their stress levels due to their employer’s financial…

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  • September 25, 2023 September 22, 2023
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Alberta deserves more than half CPP assets if it exits program: report

A report commissioned by the Alberta government estimates the province would be entitled to more than half the assets of the Canada Pension Plan if it…

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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the 2023 Benefits Canada Healthcare Survey’s findings on plan members’ appreciation of health benefits was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week.…

  • By: Staff
  • September 22, 2023 September 21, 2023
  • 09:00

CPPIB appointing Manroop Jhooty head of total fund management

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Manroop Jhooty as senior managing director and head of total fund management, effective immediately. In the new role,…

  • By: Staff
  • September 21, 2023 September 20, 2023
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CPPIB invests in private equity company, Ontario Teachers’ increases stake in Australian markets platform

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is extending its investment in Northleaf Capital Partners through an additional $200 million commitment. Private equity investment firm Northleaf…

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  • September 21, 2023 September 20, 2023
  • 11:00

Funded ratio of large U.S. DB pension plans down in August with $98BN funded status decline: report

The funded ratio of the U.S.’s 100 largest defined benefit pension plans dropped slightly in August, from 76.8 per cent as of July 31 to…

  • By: Staff
  • September 21, 2023 September 20, 2023
  • 10:30

Ontario Teachers’ CIO Ziad Hindo to step down in December

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s Ziad Hindo will step down from his role as chief investment officer, effective Dec. 31, 2023. He joined the Ontario…

  • By: Staff
  • September 20, 2023 September 20, 2023
  • 15:00

CalPERS CIO Nicole Musicco to step down this month

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System’s Nicole Musicco will step down from her role as chief investment officer, effective Sept. 29, 2023. Musicco, who joined…

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  • September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023
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North American institutional investors own half of private capital raised globally in 2022: report

North American institutional investors raised $749.7 billion, nearly half (49 per cent) of the $1.53 trillion total private capital raised globally between the second half…

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  • September 15, 2023 September 15, 2023
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NYC, Oregon public pension funds suing Fox over 2020 U.S. election coverage, alleging harm to investors

New York City’s pension funds and the State of Oregon are suing Fox Corp., alleging the company harmed investors by allowing Fox News to broadcast…

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  • September 14, 2023 September 14, 2023
  • 11:30

Largest global pension funds’ combined assets decreased 12.9% in 2022: report

The world’s largest 300 pension funds saw their assets decrease by 12.9 per cent to US$20.6 trillion in 2022, down from $23.6 trillion at the…

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  • September 14, 2023 September 13, 2023
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CAPSA’s risk management guideline adaptable to changes in cybersecurity, ESG: webinar

The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ new risk management guideline allows for additional flexibility amid evolving issues such as cybersecurity and environmental, social and…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 11, 2023 September 10, 2023
  • 09:00

Research finds pensions struggle to determine metrics for ESG goals

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach for pension funds looking to use an environmental, social and governance lens in their investment approach, according to a new publication…

Majority of U.S. 401(k) plan sponsors making changes by end of year: survey

The majority (95 per cent) of U.S. 401(k) plan sponsors say they intend to change their plan design by the end of the year, according…

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  • August 30, 2023 August 30, 2023
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AIMCo reporting 4.5% return in first half of 2023, lifted by global equities

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is reporting a net return of 4.5 per cent for the six-month period ending June 30, 2023. At the halfway point…

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  • August 31, 2023 September 5, 2023
  • 11:30

Survey finds North American institutional investors lagging behind on adopting ESG investment strategies

Institutional investors in Asia and Europe are at the forefront of adopting environmental, social and governance investment strategies, while North America lags behind, according to…

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  • August 24, 2023 August 23, 2023
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OMERS reporting 3.1% return in first half of 2023, driven by public equities

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is reporting a total fund net return of 3.1 per cent for the six-month period ended June 30, 2023.…

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  • August 22, 2023 August 21, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ new risk management guideline was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most…

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  • September 15, 2023 September 14, 2023
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Which frontier markets are on institutional investors’ radars amid geopolitical churn?

While the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corp. isn’t currently invested in frontier markets, the institutional investor is set to take its first steps towards investing…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • September 15, 2023 September 14, 2023
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A look at Ivanhoé Cambridge’s mission to reposition

Since joining the real estate investment arm of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in 2017, Michèle Hubert has held many titles —…

Private debt helping institutional investors meet their goals in 2023

In the pursuit of long-term portfolio construction solutions, institutional investors are increasingly turning their attention to the private debt asset class, says David Sum, director…

Office real estate investments, valuations declined in 2022: report

Investments in office real estate, as a part of total transaction activity, declined by 20 per cent in North America and 50 per cent in…

  • By: Staff
  • September 12, 2023 September 11, 2023
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56% of institutional investors increasing allocations to alternatives: survey

More than half (56 per cent) of institutional investors say they plan to increase their allocation to alternative investments allocation over the next 12 months, up…

  • By: Staff
  • September 11, 2023 September 11, 2023
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Survey finds institutional investors expect yuan to achieve reserve currency status

Nearly all (93 per cent) institutional investors believe the Chinese yuan is going to become the reserve currency for multiple countries within the next five…

  • By: Staff
  • September 7, 2023 September 6, 2023
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U.S. public DB pension plans’ funded ratio continues to increase: report

The funded ratio of the 100 largest U.S. public defined benefit pension plans increased to 76.8 per cent as of July 31, up from 75.8…

  • By: Staff
  • September 5, 2023 September 1, 2023
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Majority of Canadian institutional investors consider climate change a top ESG focus: survey

A majority (98 per cent) of Canadian institutional investors consider climate change a top environmental, social and governance focus area, according to a new survey…

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  • August 29, 2023 August 28, 2023
  • 09:00

MVF supporting employees’ financial wellness needs through new cost-of-living benefit

MVF is supporting its multinational workforce amid rising inflation with a new cost-of-living benefit. The U.K.-based marketing company introduced the new benefit last October, after…

Canadian DB pension plan solvency ratios up 10% in 2022: report

The average solvency ratio of Canadian defined benefit pension plans grew by 10 per cent in 2022, according to a new report by Mercer Canada.…

  • By: Staff
  • January 3, 2023 January 3, 2023
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Gallagher acquiring Buck for US$660 million

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is acquiring BCHR Holdings — also known as Buck — for US$660 million. Through the agreement, Gallagher will expand its…

  • By: Staff
  • December 21, 2022 December 20, 2022
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Self-storage investments offer real estate alternative amid general sector struggles

Institutional investors are opening the door to the self-storage category to find some relief from a turbulent year in real estate. According to data published…

Cybersecurity concerns spark U.S. executive order blocking investments in Chinese tech

As U.S. President Joe Biden signs an executive order obstructing the departure of domestic capital from venture and private capital into China, it’s raising a…

Majority of U.K. DB pension plan sponsors favour annuity buyout as long-term strategy: survey

More than half of U.K. defined benefit pension plan sponsors say they’d consider ways of securing benefits for their members beyond insurance-based solutions, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • August 15, 2023 August 14, 2023
  • 10:00

2023 BPS coverage: Preparing CAP members for retirement in a challenging economic environment

High inflation and interest rates are having a real impact on people’s finances, according to Benefits Canada‘s 2023 CAP Member Survey, which found 76 per…

Coverage of the 2023 Global Investment Conference

On April 12-14, a group of defined benefit pension plan sponsors, asset managers and academics gathered at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler in British Columbia for…

2023 GIC coverage: Saving the global economy from conventional thinking

If Irish economist David McWilliams is to be believed, overconfident fools are tampering with the global economy. “If I were an American, Canadian or —…