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59% of global institutional investors consider investment managers strategic partners: survey

Roughly six in 10 (59 per cent) institutional investors view their asset manager as a strategic partner in their work, according to a new survey…

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  • May 14, 2025 May 9, 2025
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Fortune 1000 DB plan sponsors moving from public equities to debt, cash: report

Defined benefit pension plans sponsored by Fortune 1000 companies entered 2023 with an aggregate funded position of 100.1 per cent, remaining almost unchanged at a…

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  • May 13, 2025 May 12, 2025
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Average Canadian DB pension plan’s funded position decreases in March: report

The funded position of a typical Canadian defined benefit pension plan decreased both on a solvency and accounting basis in March, according to Telus Health’s…

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  • May 12, 2025 May 13, 2025
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Growing risk concerns pushing institutional investors to private markets: report

In the face of increasing risk, large asset owners are turning to private market allocations, according to a new report by Mercer. The report, which…

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  • May 8, 2025 May 9, 2025
  • 11:00

Canadian securities regulator pauses mandatory disclosure guideline development

A decision by the Canadian Securities Administrators to step back from the development of a mandatory climate-related disclosure mandate could impact decision-making at one of…

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Average Canadian DB pension plan returns 1.1% in Q1 2025: report

The average Canadian defined benefit pension plan returned 1.1 per cent during the first quarter of 2025, a slight decrease from 1.6 per cent in…

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  • May 7, 2025 May 6, 2025
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Institutional investors turning to diversified portfolios to manage tariff volatility: expert

Under unprecedented economic volatility, institutional investors are leaning on diversified asset mixes that are less reliant on public markets, says Claude St-Laurent, principal of pension…

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N.S. Teachers’ Pension Plan’s assets increase to $6.17BN

The Nova Scotia Teachers’ Pension Plan is reporting a one-year investment return of 9.76 per cent, according to its annual report. At the end of…

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  • May 5, 2025 May 5, 2025
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Alberta’s Smith says she doesn’t see “an appetite” for provincial pension plan

The idea of Alberta opting out of the Canada Pension Plan isn’t moving ahead — at least for now. Premier Danielle Smith says she won’t…

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

An article on how Canada’s federal election could impact employees’ retirement savings was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top…

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  • May 2, 2025 May 1, 2025
  • 09:00

Head to head: Are there underlying risks in using AI and machine learning in pension administration and governance?

The benefits of artificial intelligence go hand in hand with the many risks, but the pension industry’s requirements around fiduciary responsibility and governance, as well…

Emerging markets regions building resiliency amid geopolitical shifts, tariff woes

With a second Donald Trump presidency unleashing global uncertainty, emerging markets nations are forging new alliances and building a foundation for sustainable long-term growth. Indeed,…

Building a hands-on investment approach at the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corp.

In an increasingly uncertain investment landscape, the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corp. is aiming to become more hands-on with its investment implementation. “Each asset class…

OPB appointing Andrew Tambone as CIO

The Ontario Pension Board is appointing Andrew Tambone as chief investment officer. In the role, Tambone will be responsible for overseeing the OPB’s relationship with…

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  • May 21, 2025 May 20, 2025
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Pension risk transfer sales decrease to $700 million in Q1 2025: report

The Canadian annuity purchase market recorded $700 million in transactions during the first quarter of 2025, according to a new report by Telus Health. It…

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  • May 16, 2025 May 14, 2025
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Investment manager leaving U.S. due to anti-trans policies

An U.S. investment manager’s decision to open a Canadian office could pave the way for multinational employers to consider the safety of transgender employees in…

Coverage of the 2024 Defined Benefit Investment Forum

On Dec. 6, 2024, leaders from Canada’s defined benefit pension plan sponsor community, alongside thought leaders and investment experts, came together at the Omni King Edward…

2024 Defined Benefit Investment Forum: Canadian economy on high alert for impact of U.S. policy

The Bank of Canada will require another year of its rate-cutting cycle to absorb the number of resources in the economy that aren’t being used…

2024 DB Investment Forum: Unexplored real estate assets offer foundation for strong risk-adjusted returns

Despite the turbulent environment shaped by the coronavirus pandemic, aggressive interest rate hikes and liquidity issues, institutional investors taking a long-term perspective can uncover strong…

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

An article on how employers are supporting working parents and caregivers was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

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  • May 23, 2025 May 22, 2025
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Canadian DB pension plan sponsors spending US$165 in per-member administration costs: report

Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors have an average per-member administration cost of US$165, according to a new report by CEM Benchmarking Inc. The report,…

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  • May 22, 2025 May 21, 2025
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Estimated funded status of 100 largest U.S. DB pension plans increased to 102.9% in April: report

The estimated funded status of the 100 largest U.S. public defined benefit pension plans rose to 102.9 per cent in April, up slightly from 102.7…

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  • May 20, 2025 May 16, 2025
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U.K. DC pension providers committing 10% of default funds to private markets by 2030

Seventeen of the largest workplace pension providers in the U.K. have agreed to invest at least 10 per cent of their defined contribution default funds…

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  • May 15, 2025 May 15, 2025
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Market turmoil has many afraid to check retirement savings

Michael Montgomery used to check the balance on his retirement account once a week and smile. But lately, not wanting to get upset and question…

Coverage of the 2025 DC Plan Summit

Benefits Canada celebrated the Defined Contribution Plan Summit’s 25th anniversary by looking at how the world has changed over the last quarter century, the subsequent…

CPPIB returns 9.3% in latest fiscal year

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a net return of 9.3 per cent for its latest fiscal year. The board says the…

Institutional investors leaning on active management strategies for equities amid economic volatility: expert

Amid a new cycle of market volatility caused by U.S. tariffs, institutional investors are facing a dilemma when selecting active or passive management strategies for…

Report finds 60% of institutional investors adjusted portfolios in 2024 due to interest rate changes

Six in 10 (60 per cent) global institutional investors say interest rate changes were the No. 1 factor behind portfolio adjustments in 2024, according to…

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  • May 1, 2025 April 30, 2025
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Ontario proposing additional $5BN to infrastructure bank, enhancing support for Indigenous projects

In its 2025 budget on Thursday, the Ontario government proposed an additional $5 billion in funding to a provincial infrastructure bank that leverages public sector…

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  • May 16, 2025 May 16, 2025
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PSP invests in U.S. partnership with Bell Canada, Caisse leads investment round in Quebec-owned hotel chain

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is creating a new long-term strategic partnership with BCE Inc. The new partnership, named Network FiberCo, will accelerate the…

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  • May 14, 2025 May 9, 2025
  • 15:00

Are Canadian institutional investors still considering lithium-ion battery investments?

Doubts about the demand for electric vehicles in the U.S. is creating new questions around the development of the Canadian lithium-ion battery industry, says Jon…

Climate action group advising Canadian companies on transition plans

A new climate initiative is advising Canadian companies on how to develop effective climate transition plans as part of a larger effort to support a…

OPB earns high marks in sustainability investment assessment review: report

The Ontario Pension Board scored at or above the median for the Principles for Responsible Investment Reporting Framework assessment tool, according to its latest sustainability…

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  • May 1, 2025 May 2, 2025
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CSSB appointing Wendy Berman as chair

The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board is appointing Wendy Berman as chair, effective May 5. Berman is a former vice-chair of the Ontario Securities Commission and,…

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  • April 30, 2025 April 28, 2025
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Public equities account for 42% of global asset owners’ portfolios: report

Public equities account for, on average, 42 per cent of asset owners’ portfolios, according to a new report by Northern Trust Corp. The report, based…

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  • April 28, 2025 April 25, 2025
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Average solvency ratio of Canadian pension plans drops 3% in Q1 2025: report

The average solvency ratio of Canadian pension plans declined three per cent as at March 31, 2025, according to a new report by Normandin Beaudry.…

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  • April 23, 2025 April 22, 2025
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Vestcor returns 12.2% in 2024, net assets increase to $23.1BN

Vestcor Inc. achieved an overall investment portfolio return of 12.2 per cent as at Dec. 31, 2024, surpassing its benchmark by 0.1 per cent. In…

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  • April 17, 2025 April 16, 2025
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Financial market regulators establish committee to implement total cost reporting plan

The Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators is establishing a committee to help implement its total cost reporting plan. The plan aims to increase investor…

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  • December 15, 2023 December 15, 2023
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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…