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Caisse buying stake in wind farm

Caisse buying stake in wind farm

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has agreed to acquire a stake in the world's largest wind farm off the coast of the…

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:44
CPPIB makes investment in Peru

CPPIB makes investment in Peru

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is buying a 10.4% equity stake in Transportadora de Gas del Perú for US$200 million ($222.3 million).

  • By: Staff
  • January 31, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:28
Four key ETF trends in 2014

Four key ETF trends in 2014

The Canadian exchange-traded fund industry experienced impressive growth in 2013 and its ongoing success will be determined by how well providers respond to key investor…

  • By: Staff
  • January 30, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:34
Hedge funds report strong returns

Hedge funds report strong returns

Hedge funds reported gains of 11.08% in 2013, their best net returns since 2010, according Preqin’s Hedge Fund Analyst.

  • By: Staff
  • January 30, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:32
Keohane, Denison to Consult on Ontario Pension Fix

Keohane, Denison to Consult on Ontario Pension Fix

Six experts to consult on retirement security.

Time for a different investing take?

Time for a different investing take?

Ever wonder that is might be time to rethink your investment approach? Maybe not, but the Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute’s Pension Summit last week…

Teachers' to buy properties from HBC

Teachers' to buy properties from HBC

Cadillac Fairview, the real estate subsidiary of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, has agreed to buy two properties from Hudson's Bay Company for $650 million.

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:52
Institutional investors should consider gold

Institutional investors should consider gold

Something is amiss in the global economy. Unemployment remains high, and many developed countries struggle with high debt and a growing gap between the rich…

Ontario launches new venture capital fund

Ontario launches new venture capital fund

Ontario has launched a new venture capital fund in partnership with the federal government, as well as corporate and institutional investors. Northleaf Venture Catalyst Fund…

CSA proposes stricter rules for commercial paper

CSA proposes stricter rules for commercial paper

The Canadian Securities Administrators has published for comment proposed amendments relating to the short-term debt prospectus exemption in National Instrument 45-106 Prospectus and Registration Exemptions.

  • By: Staff
  • January 23, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:39
AGF, Instar launch joint venture

AGF, Instar launch joint venture

AGF Management Limited and Instar Group have launched InstarAGF Asset Management, a new joint venture that will provide global institutional investors with access to infrastructure…

  • By: Staff
  • January 22, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 16:42
How to approach risk in an uncertain environment

How to approach risk in an uncertain environment

Pension funds need to take a certain amount of risk in order to meet their pension obligations. But how can they do it intelligently in…

Alternative asset allocations on the rise

Alternative asset allocations on the rise

This year, institutional investors around the world plan to increase their allocations to alternative assets, particularly towards real estate and real assets, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • January 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 13:53

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