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A strong year for infrastructure in 2013

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

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

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…

Investors more optimistic: survey

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

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…

Best of investments 2013

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 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 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 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 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 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

Nobrega to Retire in March

Michael Latimer will become OMERS CEO.

Industrial real estate ripe for investment

Industrial real estate ripe for investment

Canada’s industrial sector is ripe for investment in 2014, as the logistics and distribution segment is expected to see strong demand resulting from growing international…

  • By: Staff
  • December 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:40

Pension funds creating social infrastructure, but measurement of impact is required: ICPM

Pension funds can enhance society in a way that doesn’t have to interfere with their fiduciary integrity and financial sustainability, according to a new report…

Report finds diversified pooled fund managers post 0.5% median return in Q1 2026

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 2, 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

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,…

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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