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What could a Trump presidency mean for Canadian institutional investors?

What could a Trump presidency mean for Canadian institutional investors?

The U.S. election trail reached a fever pitch this past weekend on the heels of Donald Trump’s leaked audio tapes and the second presidential debate,…

Balancing risk and reward in strategic asset allocation

Balancing risk and reward in strategic asset allocation

One of the most important decisions a plan sponsor can make is determining the amount of risk it’s willing to take in order to achieve…

  • October 13, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:15
Teachers’, PSP-owned renewable energy firm invests $700M in Mexican projects

Teachers’, PSP-owned renewable energy firm invests $700M in Mexican projects

Cubico Sustainable Investments, which is owned by the Public Sector Pension Investment Board and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, has been awarded power purchase agreements for…

  • By: Staff
  • October 12, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:19
CPPIB and real-estate investor acquire Seattle office

CPPIB and real-estate investor acquire Seattle office

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has acquired an office building in Seattle with real-estate investor Hudson Pacific Properties Inc. for approximately US$180 million. CPPIB…

  • By: Staff
  • October 11, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:19
AIMCo enters strategic partnership with Journey Energy

AIMCo enters strategic partnership with Journey Energy

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. has entered into a strategic financing relationship with Journey Energy Inc., a Canadian exploration and production company. Journey has completed…

  • By: Staff
  • October 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 13:54
HOOPP’s real estate arm to buy 50% interest in Calgary tower

HOOPP’s real estate arm to buy 50% interest in Calgary tower

HOOPP Realty Inc., a subsidiary of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, has entered into an agreement to buy a 50 per cent interest in…

  • By: Staff
  • October 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:10
Institutional investors have important role to play in better workplace practices: report

Institutional investors have important role to play in better workplace practices: report

The correlation between workforce management and company performance means institutional investors have a key role to play in encouraging better workplace policies at organizations in…

  • By: Staff
  • October 6, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:13
Toronto Foundation appoints Morneau Shepell

Toronto Foundation appoints Morneau Shepell

Toronto Foundation has appointed Morneau Shepell Asset and Risk Management as its portfolio manager. The charitable foundation currently administers more than $400 million in assets.…

  • By: Staff
  • October 5, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:25
A Better Way to Capture Emerging Markets Growth

A Better Way to Capture Emerging Markets Growth

New paper seeks to tap the power of export-oriented firms

Should public pensions be subject to stronger transparency obligations?

Should public pensions be subject to stronger transparency obligations?

With pensions a growing concern for Canadians’ livelihoods, the public has a valid interest in knowing how they’re performing. And when it comes to public…

The merits and downsides of preferred shares

The merits and downsides of preferred shares

While preferred shares have historically been the domain of individual investors, they hold some attraction for institutional players seeking the regular income offered by bonds…

Caisse invests $600M in Indian financial services company

Caisse invests $600M in Indian financial services company

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec will invest US$600-700 million in the Indian financial services company Edelweiss Group over a four-year period. Edelweiss…

  • By: Staff
  • October 3, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:23
Fiera Capital to acquire British asset manager

Fiera Capital to acquire British asset manager

Fiera Capital Corp. is to acquire independent asset manager and London, England-based Charlemagne Capital Ltd. According to Fiera Capital, the acquisition would provide Fiera Capital…

  • By: Staff
  • October 3, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:53

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