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For Canada’s energy industry, 2016 also expected to be rough

For Canada’s energy industry, 2016 also expected to be rough

A drilling industry group says the oilpatch is in for another year of weak activity as low commodity prices continue to pinch. The Petroleum Services…

BlackRock to acquire Bank of America’s money-market fund business

BlackRock to acquire Bank of America’s money-market fund business

BlackRock will be buying Bank of America’s $87 billion money-market fund business, Reuters reports. The deal between the biggest money manager in the world and…

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:09
Aston Hill Asset Management launches fund

Aston Hill Asset Management launches fund

Aston Hill Asset Management Inc. has launched the Aston Hill High Income Fund, which will be managed by Aston Hill’s CIO, Ben Cheng. With the…

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:49
Mutual funds bounce back in October: Morningstar

Mutual funds bounce back in October: Morningstar

Thirty-nine of the 42 Morningstar Canada Fund Indices increased during October, including 19 indices that increased by 3% or more. Here are some highlights from…

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:45
Money managers see 2% growth in 2014

Money managers see 2% growth in 2014

Last year, the assets managed by the biggest 500 fund managers in the world increased by over 2%, hitting US$78.1 trillion, compared with US$76.4 trillion…

  • By: Staff
  • November 2, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:02
Gazprom shares: Sure, why not?

Gazprom shares: Sure, why not?

The word Gazprom can literally send shivers down Europeans’ spines. In January 2009, during a freezing winter, Gazprom cut gas supplies to Eastern Europe for…

Fidelity launches equity fund

Fidelity launches equity fund

Fidelity Investments Canada ULC has launched Fidelity North American Equity Class, which offers opportunities in the Canadian and U.S. equity markets. Generally, the fund will…

  • October 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:36
U.S. rate hike could hurt emerging markets and commodities

U.S. rate hike could hurt emerging markets and commodities

The expected U.S. rate hike could stifle emerging market growth as investors move more money back to the U.S., argues a piece by Advisor. Asian…

  • By: Staff
  • October 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:29
Mergers and acquisitions to increase despite global volatility

Mergers and acquisitions to increase despite global volatility

Despite market volatility, executives across the globe still have appetites for corporate takeovers, says a new EY study. That’s what has been diving the recent…

New government brings infrastructure investment opportunities

New government brings infrastructure investment opportunities

The change of government in Ottawa from blue to red brings with it new opportunities for investors, especially in the infrastructure construction sector, investment experts…

ETFs are making headway as long-term holding options

ETFs are making headway as long-term holding options

ETFs hit a few important new milestones this year. They turned 25 (the first ETF was born in Toronto in 1989), their assets surpassed those…

Real Estate: Getting Over the Home Country Bias

Real Estate: Getting Over the Home Country Bias

Sticking close to home puts investors at a disadvantage.

The promise and peril of Iranian stocks

The promise and peril of Iranian stocks

So many foreign investors, Iran has been a four-letter word for more than three decades, and the hard-line state has long had a hard time…

Diversified pooled fund managers post 0.5% median return in Q1 2026: report

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 1, 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

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

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,…

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

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

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

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…

Private company governance risks pushing institutional investors to use strict guidelines

As an active investor, CPP Investments is leveraging its influence in the venture capital space to ensure it finds the right companies to invest in.…

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