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DB pension solvency reaches highest level in 15 years: Aon Hewitt

The median solvency ratio for Canadian defined benefit plans rose to 100.7 per cent in October as equity markets continued to rally, according to Aon Hewitt’s monthly…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2017 January 20, 2021
  • 14:36
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DB plans see boost from Canadian equities amid modest performance in third quarter

Canadian defined benefit pension plans experienced a modest third quarter, according to separate reports by BNY Mellon Asset Management Canada Ltd. and Northern Trust Corp.…

  • By: Staff
  • November 2, 2017 January 20, 2021
  • 08:45

Bergeron: The Caisse post-ABCP

Our interview with Claude Bergeron shows the Caisse breaking down silos.

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Letter to pension plans: Why your fund should be free of tobacco investments

Would you invest in companies whose product kills seven million people every year, costs society $2 trillion annually in medical expenses, uses child labour in…

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Solvency position up again in third quarter

DB plans see third consecutive quarter of increased solvency levels.

  • October 3, 2017 January 20, 2021
  • 10:56

Workers occupy Ontario aerospace plant over pension shortfall

Unifor members from Northstar Aerospace’s Milton, Ont., operations are occupying the plant and halting production in a dispute over a 24 per cent shortfall in staff…

  • August 10, 2017 January 20, 2021
  • 10:11
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Private sector pension membership declines

Statistics Canada also reports public sector membership is on the rise.

  • July 25, 2017 January 20, 2021
  • 12:44
Institutional investors turning to equities, global markets in 2021

DB plans show positive Q1 growth: RBC

Defined benefit pensions maintain positive growth at the start of 2017.

  • May 16, 2017 January 20, 2021
  • 11:25

Solvency of Canadian plans continues to climb

New data shows positive impact of strong markets.

  • May 4, 2017 January 20, 2021
  • 10:50

Canadian DB pension plan model becoming more attractive

U.S., and global, pension funds looking at Canadian model for investment practices.

  • April 6, 2017 January 20, 2021
  • 12:14

CPPIB making Australian infrastructure investment

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board will make a A$525-million (C$516-million) infrastructure investment in Australia.

  • By: Staff
  • February 3, 2015 December 4, 2020
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UK pensions unhappy with consultants, governance

Feel unable to take advantage of market conditions.

  • By: Staff
  • July 24, 2013 December 4, 2020
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Teachers’ buys stake in U.S. dental company

Acquires majority stake in Heartland Dental Care. Inc.

  • November 7, 2012 January 20, 2021
  • 16:40
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CPPIB Invests in China consumers

Logistics firm bets on rising consumer demand.

  • September 5, 2012 January 20, 2021
  • 01:46
Caisse investing in U.S.-based fintech company

OMERS Ventures invests in tech

$20 million for Vision Critical Worldwide

  • August 27, 2012 January 20, 2021
  • 09:09
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Are public sector plans unsustainable?

A new report by CFIB says yes they are.

  • August 24, 2012 January 20, 2021
  • 07:13

OMERS gets ready to travel

Venture cap arm sets sights on travel planning industry.

  • August 15, 2012 January 20, 2021
  • 16:14
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Japan pension selling government bonds

GPIF sells bonds to handle increasing payout costs.

  • July 25, 2012 January 20, 2021
  • 16:51

Caisse backs CGI expansion

Pension fund invests $1 billion in Canada’s largest IT services company.

  • May 31, 2012 January 20, 2021
  • 14:53
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Stephen Griggs leaving OPTrust

Cites board interference as reason.

  • April 25, 2012 January 20, 2021
  • 17:06