Hedge funds and investors increase partnerships
Partnerships between hedge funds and their investors are becoming more common.
- By: Staff
- June 25, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 08:57
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Sovereign Wealth Funds Boost Alternatives
Research indicates it's a long-term trend.
- By: Staff
- June 25, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:52
Sovereign wealth funds embrace alternatives
Sovereign wealth funds have increased allocations to alternative investments in the past year and expect to continue doing so in 2014, according to a study.
- By: Staff
- June 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:11
Investors prefer high-quality hedge funds over high returns
The majority of hedge fund investors are not looking for double-digit returns from their hedge fund investments.
- By: Staff
- June 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:35
Asset Management Headed For Shakeup
KPMG says everything's about to change.
- By: Staff with files from Benefits Canada
- June 18, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:07
Around The World With Sudhir Roc-Sennett
Delegates ask their top questions about emerging markets.
- By: Staff
- June 18, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 13:55
The case for dynamic, diversified alternatives portfolios
Today’s alternative investment universe should be a fertile environment for portfolio construction. Investors seeking to build or grow an allocation to alternatives can select from…
- By: Eric Léveillé
- June 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:02
Teachers' to buy part of DTZ
A group that includes the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has agreed to buy global property services company DTZ from Australia's UGL Ltd. for A$1.2 billion…
- By: Staff
- June 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:50
Options Information: Can It Lead to a Better Stock Portfolio?
Winner of the 2014 AIMA Canada Research Award.
- By: Peter Christoffersen and Xuhui (Nick) Pan
- June 11, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:13
Why doesn’t economic growth lead to better stock returns?
New paper says it's all about demand shocks.
- June 11, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:02
Another new high for ETF, ETP assets
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs) listed in Canada gathered US$1.25 billion ($1.36 billion) in net new assets in May to hit a new…
- By: Staff
- June 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:12
CPPIB buying part of office tower
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Hermes Real Estate have agreed to acquire part of a London office tower.
- By: Staff
- June 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:12
Brookfield, Fulcrum win private equity award
Brookfield Asset Management and Fulcrum Capital Partners are the recipients of Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association Deal of the Year Awards for the…
- By: Staff
- June 5, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:13
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…
- 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
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 28, 2026 May 27, 2026
- 11:00
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…
- By: Benefits Canada
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 15:00
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 5, 2026 May 4, 2026
- 11:00
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…
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 22, 2026 May 21, 2026
- 15:00
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 21, 2026 May 21, 2026
- 11:00
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 14, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 11:00
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.…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 11:00
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