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PSSP reporting 7.03% investment return during latest fiscal year, pension surplus reaching $525M

The Public Service Superannuation Plan is reporting a one-year investment return of 7.03 per cent, which pushed its net investment income to $562 million during…

PSPP returns 14.8% in 2024, net assets grow to $21BN

Alberta’s Public Service Pension Plan is reporting a 14.8 per cent investment return in 2024, pushing its assets under management to $21 billion as at…

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2025 July 8, 2025
  • 15:00
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Average solvency ratio of Canadian DB plans increase to 126% in Q2 2025: report

The median solvency ratio of Canadian defined benefit plans improved throughout the second quarter of 2025, reaching 126 per cent as at June 30, according…

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  • July 9, 2025 July 8, 2025
  • 09:00
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Solvency ratio of average pension fund increased to 101.1% in May: report

The funded status of a typical Canadian pension plan increased on both a solvency and accounting basis during the month of May, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • July 3, 2025 June 30, 2025
  • 11:00

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

An article on Canadian institutional investors’ potential overexposure to alternative assets was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

  • By: Staff
  • June 27, 2025 June 26, 2025
  • 09:00

A closer look at the Nordic countries’ approach to sustainable investing

It’s a generally recognized fact that institutional investors in the Nordic region pioneered the approach to sustainable investing, including incorporating environmental, social and governance factors.…

How the OMERS is redefining risk management

Last year, the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System embarked on a journey to redefine its risk management strategy, with the process pushing the organization to…

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U.S. public pension plan sponsors increasingly allocating investments to alternatives: report

U.S. public pension plan sponsors have significantly diversified their portfolios since 2001, allocating, on average, 20 per cent of assets from public equities and fixed…

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  • June 26, 2025 June 25, 2025
  • 11:00
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CPPIB investing in student housing, Ontario Teachers’ selling European airport assets

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is investing up to $720 million in Nido Living, a student housing operator in Europe. The financial backing will…

  • By: Staff
  • June 20, 2025 June 20, 2025
  • 15:00

Ontario DB pension plans’ average solvency ratio declining to 119% in Q1 2025: FSRA

The median solvency ratio of Ontario’s defined benefit pension plans reached 119 per cent during the first quarter of 2025, according to a new report…

  • By: Staff
  • June 18, 2025 June 17, 2025
  • 15:00

Coverage of the 2025 Global Investment Conference

Against a backdrop of unpredictability on the global stage, Canadian institutional investors continue to face several competing headwinds, including a push from the federal government…

2025 Global Investment Conference: Uncovering private debt’s emerging opportunities and risks

While private debt continues to draw strong interest from institutional investors, the market is surrounded by conflicting narratives — some believe it’s a great opportunity…

2025 Global Investment Conference: How institutional investors can integrate energy transition assets into their portfolios

In recent years, the energy sector has been unloved and out of favour, sitting at just below four per cent on the MSCI World index,…

2025 Global Investment Conference: The interconnectedness of credit markets and attractive opportunities for investors

The uncertain geopolitical climate and the ensuing market volatility are offering a variety of entry points into credit markets, according to Bill Bohnsack, president and…

2025 Global Investment Conference: Is credit playing a larger role in portfolio allocation in the uncertain economic environment?

Many factors have contributed to a proliferation of debt at the sovereign level, including the coronavirus pandemic and central bankers subsequent fight against inflation. “A…

2025 Global Investment Conference: A look at the evolution of fund finance structures and the opportunities for investors

Over the past 10 years, several macroeconomic changes, including increased bank regulations, interest rate volatility and the velocity of acquisitions and fundraising, have impacted private…

2025 Global Investment Conference: Identifying opportunities and risk factors in global credit markets amid economic uncertainty

The move towards a core-plus mindset, first-time major allocations to stand-alone credit strategies and a focus on less liquid assets are the top trends in…

2025 Global Investment Conference: The risks and rewards of asset-based financing

While the traditional markets of asset-based finance, such as mortgages and automobile loans, are mature, the non-traditional ones, such as point-of-sale transactions and home improvement…

2025 Global Investment Conference: Panel: Achieving a net-zero economy by 2050 will require more than institutional investment targets

While the British Columbia Investment Management Corp. supports the goal of net zero by 2050, that doesn’t translate to a hard target for its portfolio,…

2025 Global Investment Conference: How the OMERS is getting comfortable with leverage

A stigma around the use of leverage by a pension plan is magnified if the organization is facing funding issues, said Brandon Weening, executive vice-president…

2025 Global Investment Conference: How institutional investors can mitigate climate risks, capitalize on trends in Canadian real estate

Through a series of research papers, investment firm Equiton is working with Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business to explore the sustained cashflows available…

2025 Global Investment Conference: Gaining a balanced perspective on AI’s potential while managing inherent risks

While algorithms have historically dictated the actions of data and computers, artificial intelligence has flipped that on its head, according to Gurvir Grewel, U.S. specialist…

2025 Global Investment Conference: Panel: Volatility acceleration pushing need for a long-term investment solutions

Increasing periods of heightened volatility are demanding composure and trust from investment professionals for their long-term roadmap, according to Josée Mondoux (pictured middle), chief investment…

2025 Global Investment Conference: Panel: Private assets expand asset mix reach of Canadian pension plans

The emergence of private assets in pension funds’ portfolios is opening new investment opportunities, said Duncan Burrill (pictured right), managing director and chief executive officer…

PSP Investments closing 7.51% stake acquisition in 407 toll highway, BCI investing in Asian telecommunications infrastructure

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is closing the purchase of a 7.51 per cent minority stake in the 407 Express Toll Route from the…

  • By: Staff
  • June 13, 2025 June 12, 2025
  • 15:00