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A strong year for infrastructure in 2013
The global unlisted infrastructure industry has seen a successful 2013 in terms of fundraising, increasing 31% compared to the year-ago period.
- By: Staff
- January 7, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:16
How to take a dynamic approach to asset allocation
Over the past few years, many plan sponsors have sought to de-risk their DB pension plans. This has manifested itself in different ways—from simply diversifying…
- January 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Filling the gap: Infrastructure debt in the spotlight
Persistently low interest rates, combined with the threat of a rising rate environment in the not-too-distant future, are causing investors to cast a wider net…
- By: Eric Léveillé
- January 3, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Investors more optimistic: survey
Investors are more confident than they were in November. State Street’s Global Investor Confidence Index rose to 95.9 in December, up 4.7 points from November’s…
- By: Staff
- January 2, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:17
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Investment column: Choose wisely
Investors have become obsessed with the quest for alpha. It’s the metric that dictates manager hiring, compensation and dismissal. However, alpha is not a regularly…
- By: Rene Levesque
- January 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Best of investments 2013
What do money managers, liability-driven investment and investment outlooks have in common? That's what our readers were interested in the most this year.
- By: Staff
- December 31, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Brookfield Infrastructure invests in South America
Brookfield Infrastructure has signed agreements to invest alongside institutional investors to acquire an approximate 27% interest in VLI, one of Brazil's largest rail and port…
- By: Staff
- December 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:03
KKR raises US$1.5B for real estate fund
KKR has completed the fundraising for KKR Real Estate Partners Americas, a real estate fund that invests in North America and western Europe.
- By: Staff
- December 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:18
OMERS to sell Maxxam
OMERS Private Equity, the private equity investment arm of OMERS, has entered into an agreement to sell Maxxam Analytics International Corp. to France's Bureau Veritas…
- By: Staff
- December 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:20
Sprott to co-manage private equity fund
Sprott Consulting, Sprott's private equity business unit, has been awarded the mandate to co-manage a 10-year US$375 million ($400 million) private equity fund by South…
- By: Staff
- December 20, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:12
Low-volatility stocks expected to outperform
Low-volatility stocks have outperformed the general market and that trend is expected to continue, according to a white paper.
- By: Staff
- December 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:20
Nobrega to Retire in March
Michael Latimer will become OMERS CEO.
- By: Staff with files from Benefits Canada
- December 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:09
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