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Labourers’ pension fund invests in energy storage developer

Labourers’ pension fund invests in energy storage developer

The Labourers’ Pension Fund of Central and Eastern Canada has invested $11 million in NRStor Inc., a private Toronto-based energy storage project developer. In addition…

  • By: Staff
  • February 6, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Canada Scores a C Minus for Flood Preparedness

Canada Scores a C Minus for Flood Preparedness

New research shows that it's putting pension assets at risk.

OPTrust reveals results of climate change stress test

OPTrust reveals results of climate change stress test

OPSEU Pension Trust took a step to deepen the discussion institutional investors are having about climate change by releasing its own climate change scorecard this…

Pension fund assets make up 75% of responsible investing in Canada: report

Pension fund assets make up 75% of responsible investing in Canada: report

More than a third (38 per cent) of assets under management in Canada incorporate a responsible investment strategy, up from 31 per cent two years…

  • By: Staff
  • February 2, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 13:47
AIMCo enters financing partnership with Calgary oil and gas company

AIMCo enters financing partnership with Calgary oil and gas company

Alberta Investment Management Corp. has entered into a strategic financing relationship with Razor Energy Corp., an oil and gas company headquartered in Calgary, Alta. AIMCo…

  • By: Staff
  • February 2, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 13:00
Loblaw Buys $350M in Annuities

Loblaw Buys $350M in Annuities

Head of pensions looks to reduce risk from its inflation-linked DB plans.

bcIMC acquires majority stake in European credit firm

bcIMC acquires majority stake in European credit firm

British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is now the majority shareholder of a European credit manager after buying shares from a consortium of institutional investors including…

  • By: Staff
  • February 1, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:10
Investors staying firm on British investments despite Brexit uncertainty

Investors staying firm on British investments despite Brexit uncertainty

Despite the uncertainty surrounding Britain’s vote to leave the European Union, investors seem to be taking a wait-and-see approach to their holdings in the country.…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • January 30, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 14:31
OMERS to acquire 21% of Allied World

OMERS to acquire 21% of Allied World

The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System will invest US$1 billion to indirectly acquire about 21 per cent of the issued and outstanding shares of Allied…

  • By: Staff
  • January 30, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 08:47
Canada’s ABCP Crisis – What Did We Learn?

Canada’s ABCP Crisis – What Did We Learn?

Big investors finally get their money back.

What are the lessons learned as big investors finally get ABCP money back?

What are the lessons learned as big investors finally get ABCP money back?

The asset-backed commercial paper crisis has finally come to a resolution this month with the restructured paper’s liquidation and many institutional investors, including some large…

PSP to acquire European medical lab services company

PSP to acquire European medical lab services company

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board and investment manager Partners Group will acquire Cerba HealthCare, a European medical laboratory services operator, from private equity firm…

  • By: Staff
  • January 23, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Investment returns predicted to fall as uncertainty leaves economy ‘most unstable’

Investment returns predicted to fall as uncertainty leaves economy ‘most unstable’

Canadian pension plans should expect a decrease in returns across all asset classes and a weakening in investment opportunities in 2017, according to an economic…

Pension funds creating social infrastructure, but measurement of impact is required: ICPM

Pension funds can enhance society in a way that doesn’t have to interfere with their fiduciary integrity and financial sustainability, according to a new report…

Report finds diversified pooled fund managers post 0.5% median return in Q1 2026

The universe of defined benefit pension managers’ pooled funds posted a median return of 0.5 per cent before management fees during the first quarter of…

  • By: Staff
  • June 1, 2026 June 2, 2026
  • 15:00

SHEPP appointing Paula Potter as CEO

The Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan is appointing Paula Potter as chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2026. She steps into the CEO role with…

  • By: Staff
  • May 29, 2026 May 28, 2026
  • 15:00

Coverage of the 2025 Investment Innovation Conference

With only a few weeks left in a year impacted by trade wars, equity concentration risk and the increased appeal of artificial intelligence opportunities, defined…

2025 Investment Innovation Conference: Where does Canada fit in an era of anti-globalization?

The current moment is rooted in shifting ideas, characterized by the rise and fall of globalization, said Sean Speer, editor-at-large at the Hub and a…

2025 Investment Innovation Conference: Global uncertainty pushing emerging markets debt as alternative funding source

Fading developed markets bilateral aid and U.S. tariff policy is pushing emerging markets debt as an attractive alternative for growing countries, according to Yvette Babb,…

UPP reporting 5.2% investment return in 2025, net assets reach $13.5 billion

The University Pension Plan of Ontario is reporting a 5.2 per cent total fund net return for the year, pushing its net assets from $12.8…

  • By: Staff
  • May 28, 2026 May 29, 2026
  • 11:00

Institutional investors monitoring U.S. interest rate policy amid geopolitical uncertainty: expert

Despite an uncertain market landscape impacted by geopolitical volatility, institutional investors are staying the course with portfolio management, says Andrew Norelli, managing director and member…

Ontario DB plans’ average solvency ratio drops to 122% in Q1 2026: FSRA

Defined benefit pension plans in Ontario reported a median solvency ratio of 122 per cent during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • May 25, 2026 May 22, 2026
  • 15:00

Combining innovations in DC plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness: report

The combination of several innovations in defined contribution pension plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness across income levels, according to a new report by…

CAP outcomes decreasing amid market volatility, geopolitical tensions: report

Retirement income outcomes for capital accumulation plan members dipped in the first quarter of 2026, amid market volatility and ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • May 5, 2026 May 4, 2026
  • 15:00

Ontario pension plan assets grow to $916 billion, membership reaches 4.8 million: FSRA

Pension plan membership in Ontario increased year-over-year to 4.8 million in 2025 and David Bartucci, head of pension plan operations and regulatory effectiveness at the…

CPP Investments returns 7.8% for fiscal 2026, net assets total $793.3 billion

CPP Investments is reporting a return of 7.8 per cent for its 2026 fiscal year. The results helped increase its net assets to $793.3 billion…

Equities market faces geopolitical volatility, questions around AI growth: report

While the global equities market recorded positive returns in the first quarter of 2026, a rebound seen in April was driven by only a few…

  • By: Staff
  • May 21, 2026 May 20, 2026
  • 11:00

Oil market facing critical geopolitical pressure, Canadian energy equities showing resiliency: expert

The energy market has done a reasonable job of shifting demand amid the strain of increased oil reserve consumption, says Michael Shaw, director and portfolio…

Caisse invests in U.S. fibre optics firm, Brazil-based power transmission platform

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is participating in a US$250 million debt facility deal, which will contribute an additional $100 million accordion…

  • By: Staff
  • May 27, 2026 June 1, 2026
  • 15:00

NHRIPP reporting 11.5% investment return in 2025, net assets reaching $3.5BN

The Nursing Homes and Related Industries Pension Plan is reporting an 11.5 per cent investment return in 2025. The Ontario-based target-benefit pension plan confirmed a…

  • By: Staff
  • May 19, 2026 May 19, 2026
  • 11:00

CPP Investments joining €400M co-investment in French logistics firm, selling European non-performing loan portfolio

CPP Investments is participating in a €400 million co-investment deal in French logistics firm Proudreed, alongside funds managed by alternative asset investor Blackstone Inc. The…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026
  • 15:00

IMCO joining global real estate network focused on climate risks

The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario recently joined the Global Real Estate Engagement Network, an industry coalition of institutional investors focused on addressing financially material…

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2026 April 22, 2026
  • 09:00

Caisse reports $226 billion in climate action investments in 2025

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is reporting $226 billion in climate action investments as at Dec. 31, 2025, towards a goal of…

  • By: Staff
  • April 20, 2026 April 17, 2026
  • 09:00

U.S. employers report rising confidence in employee retirement readiness: survey

A third of U.S. plan sponsors say they’re very or extremely confident in their participants’ ability to retire at their target age, up from just…

  • By: Staff
  • April 14, 2026 April 14, 2026
  • 15:00

Solvency ratio of typical DB pension plan declines for second consecutive month: report

The funded status of a typical defined benefit pension plan in Canada declined on a solvency basis for the second month in a row, according…

  • By: Staff
  • May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026
  • 15:00

Canadian institutional investors post 0.52% investment return in Q1 2026: report

Canadian institutional investors saw a median return of 0.52 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report by CIBC Mellon.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
  • 11:00

Canadian DB plans demonstrate resilience amid AI strain on equity market, global uncertainty: expert

Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors are finding portfolio resiliency in an environment challenged by questions about the technology sector in the U.S., says Katie…

Global Risk Institute’s Sonia Baxendale to step down from CEO role

The Global Risk Institute’s Sonia Baxendale is stepping down as president and chief executive officer later this year after nearly eight years in the role.…

  • By: Staff
  • April 21, 2026 April 20, 2026
  • 09:00

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…

  • By: Staff
  • December 15, 2023 December 15, 2023
  • 15:00

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…

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2023 September 22, 2023
  • 09:00