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Caisse to develop Quebec infrastructure projects

Caisse to develop Quebec infrastructure projects

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has reached an agreement with the Quebec government, which plans to establish a new business model for…

  • By: Staff
  • January 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:19
CPPIB forms Chinese joint venture

CPPIB forms Chinese joint venture

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Longfor Properties Company have formed a new joint venture for a major mixed-use development project in Suzhou, located…

  • By: Staff
  • January 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 08:20
CPPIB joint venture sells London properties

CPPIB joint venture sells London properties

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Hermes Real Estate have announced the sale of two office properties as part of their London office joint…

  • By: Staff
  • January 12, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:45
Squeezing more returns from assets

Squeezing more returns from assets

In the current low-yielding fixed income market, fund managers and plan sponsors are desperately looking for alternative strategies to wring the most they can from…

The good times are over, says Bill Gross

The good times are over, says Bill Gross

Bond guru Bill Gross predicts 2015 won't be a very good year.

  • By: Staff
  • January 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:54
Equities expected to outperform bonds

Equities expected to outperform bonds

Canadian and global institutional investment managers expect equities and alternative assets to substantially outperform bonds this year, finds Mercer’s 2015 Fearless Forecast.

  • By: Staff
  • January 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:56
Private equity market remains strong

Private equity market remains strong

The amount of capital raised in the private equity market in 2014 is on track to match 2013's level, says a Preqin report.

  • By: Staff
  • January 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:54
CPPIB invests in San Fran

CPPIB invests in San Fran

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has formed a joint venture with real estate company Hudson Pacific Properties.

  • By: Staff
  • January 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:42
7 forecasts for 2015

7 forecasts for 2015

Which direction will stocks and bonds go this year? How will the drop in oil prices affect the economy?

A tactically cautious year ahead

A tactically cautious year ahead

Heading into 2015 it’s fair to say our mindset is more cautious. We remain bullish overall toward equities, but we do see greater risks. It’s…

  • January 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:59
iShares leads ETF inflows

iShares leads ETF inflows

BlackRock says its iShares business led the global industry by capturing US$102.8 billion in new flows in 2014.

  • By: Staff
  • January 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:32
Global economic growth to remain fragile: Report

Global economic growth to remain fragile: Report

World economic growth is likely to remain frustratingly fragile for some time, says Vanguard’s Economic and Investment Outlook.

  • By: Staff
  • January 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:38
Private real estate assets reach all-time high

Private real estate assets reach all-time high

The private equity real estate industry continued to grow in 2014, hitting an all-time high.

  • By: Staff
  • January 5, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:28

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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