The Rise of the Third Pillar
Plan sponsors discuss top pension developments of last 20 years.
- By: Scot Blythe
- June 17, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 19:37
Top Stories in Investments
Endowments, foundations still investing in bonds
Endowments and foundations (E&Fs) across Canada are facing investment obstacles, finds a new survey by Morneau Shepell.
- By: Staff
- June 16, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:42
AIMCo’s philosophy on sustainable investing
Voice over exit. That’s the succinct phrase Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) uses to describe its philosophy on sustainable investing, preferring to engage with companies,…
- By: Doug Watt
- June 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:57
Canada Pension Plan’s Big Deal
CPPIB to buy GE unit for $12 billion
- By: Staff
- June 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 15:11
What Stage is Your Manager At?
How the life cycle works for investment management firms.
- By: J.J. Woolverton
- June 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 16:24
Liberals want pension funds to invest in infrastructure
The federal Liberals have revealed more details about how they would boost infrastructure investment if elected—a proposal that would seek to entice large private pension…
- By: Canadian Press
- June 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:40
CPPIB close to buying GE loan assets: report
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is close to buying a large part of General Electric Co.’s private-equity lending arm, Reuters reports. The terms of…
- By: Staff
- June 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:28
Institutional investors turning to smart beta ETFs
Institutional money managers are increasingly turning to ETFs, citing liquidity, transparency and ease of implementation.
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 00:01
Hedge funds more transparent, better managed than in the past
The hedge fund industry has made a great deal of progress over the past 20 or so years, says Chris Addy, president and CEO of…
- By: Staff
- June 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:22
Responsible investing can lead to better returns
Responsible Investing (RI) is not just good for the environment, the community and corporate governance. It can also provide investors better returns, reduced volatility, lower…
- By: Staff
- June 3, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:25
Pension funds and the rise of responsible investing
Responsible investment (RI)—integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into investment selection and management—is becoming mainstream.
- By: Deb Abbey
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 14:26
Teachers’ completes acquisition of Infiltrator Water Technologies
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has completed the acquisition of Infiltrator Water Technologies, a pioneer in innovative plastic technologies that previously operated as Infiltrator Systems, Inc.
- By: Staff
- June 1, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:25
Scrapping pension funds’ investment limit could enhance infrastructure
Ottawa’s proposal to consider eliminating the 30% limit for pension funds investing in a company could dramatically improve the country’s infrastructure environment, according to one…
- By: Doug Watt
- May 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:57
Caisse buying France-based blood analysis firm, OMERS-backed IT company expanding to Australia through acquisition
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is purchasing France-based blood analysis firm Stago alongside partner Archimed Diagnostics. The deal will see Stago’s leadership…
- By: Staff
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the federal government’s spring economic update, including the creation of Canada’s first sovereign wealth fund, was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this…
- By: Staff
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 09:00
How money managers are transforming AI solutions from experimental to practical
Liam O’Sullivan remembers what it was like for fixed income asset managers before technology started taking over. When his firm RP Investment Advisors began doing…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 08:55
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…
- By: The Canadian Investment Review
- January 22, 2026 January 13, 2026
- 08:00
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…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- January 22, 2026 January 12, 2026
- 07:59
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,…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- January 22, 2026 January 16, 2026
- 07:58
CAPSA’s strategic plan focusing on regulatory harmonization, pension awareness
The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ 2026–2029 strategic plan is focusing on regulatory harmonization, pension supervision and stakeholder engagement. The strategic plan comes as…
- By: Sonya Singh
- May 1, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 09:00
Balancing risk and return at the OPTrust
In the OPSEU Pension Trust’s pursuit of strong retirement outcomes for members, the journey is just as important as the destination, says Jacky Chen, the…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 08:53
CAAT returns 8.4% in 2025, net assets increase to $25.4 billion
The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan is reporting a return of 8.4 per cent in 2025. The investment organization’s net assets under…
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 11:00
2026 Employee Savings Survey: A demographic deep dive into the state of workplace savings
In its sophomore year under its new branding, the Employee Savings Survey (previously known as the CAP Member Survey) reflects the changing landscape of workplace…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 08:55
2026 Women’s Health & Wealth Summit: Employers can boost women’s financial confidence with plan design, financial education
Financial stress is an ever-present concern for many employees — among women, it’s even more pronounced. A survey by the Financial Resilience Institute found almost…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- April 20, 2026 April 6, 2026
- 07:52
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 planning pullback from domestic equities: report
Canadian institutional investors are planning a major pullback from domestic stocks, with assets expected to shift mainly into global passive equities and alternatives, according to…
- By: Staff
- April 30, 2026 April 29, 2026
- 15:00
Report finds typical DB pension plan’s funded status decreased on going-concern, solvency basis in Q1 2026
The funded status of a typical Canadian defined benefit pension plan decreased on a going-concern basis and solvency basis during the first quarter of 2026,…
- By: Staff
- April 27, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 09:00
How are institutional investors approaching derivatives?
The derivatives market is experiencing growing adoption among both institutional and retail investors as awareness and education about the asset class continues to grow, says…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- April 23, 2026 April 21, 2026
- 09:00
Canada launching first sovereign wealth fund for large infrastructure projects, making EOT tax exemption permanent
Canada is launching a sovereign wealth fund designed to help finance significant infrastructure projects. On Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed the Canada Strong Fund…
- By: Staff
- April 28, 2026 April 28, 2026
- 11:00
Caisse investing in European energy producer, Ontario Teachers’ backing U.S. mineral royalty platform
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing in a European power producer alongside EIG Global Energy Partners. The €450 million commitment to…
- By: Staff
- April 24, 2026 April 27, 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
OPB returns 7% in 2025, net assets increase to $36.6 billion
The Ontario Pension Board’s net assets totaled $36.6 billion at the end of 2025, compared to $34.1 billion at the end of 2024. The pension…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- April 14, 2026 April 14, 2026
- 09:00
Expert panel: Diversification, flexibility steering institutional investors amid ongoing volatility
The last decade has seen seismic shifts in geopolitical, macroeconomic, capital market and technological trends. Today, uncertainty abounds: U.S. policy has become increasingly erratic, and…
- By: Bert Clark
- February 26, 2026 February 24, 2026
- 11:00
Vestcor returns 8.67% in 2025, AUM grows to $24.4 billion
Vestcor Inc. is reporting a net investment return of 8.67 per cent for 2025. In its annual investment performance report, the New Brunswick-based investment manager…
- By: Staff
- April 22, 2026 April 21, 2026
- 15:00
Asset owners reviewing portfolio resilience amid geopolitical shocks: expert
In uncertain times, asset owners may not necessarily be looking for new allocation opportunities from investment managers, says Jahangir Aka, founder of Aka & Associates.…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- April 16, 2026 April 15, 2026
- 11:00
2026 DC Plan Summit: Canadian insights on financial stress, retirement and investment preferences
Understanding retirement savers’ views, concerns and points of stress related to their financial lives allows the industry to build investment solutions and craft communications strategies…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- April 13, 2026 April 2, 2026
- 07:54
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