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Infrastructure funds looking for record capital

Infrastructure funds looking for record capital

Unlisted funds are looking for US$97 billion in commitments.

Capital sought by infrastructure funds hits record high

Capital sought by infrastructure funds hits record high

A Preqin report finds that the number and aggregate capital sought by unlisted infrastructure funds on the road has reached an all-time high, with 145…

  • By: Staff
  • October 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 12:56

Breakdown: Yuan & Yang

Here’s an easy question: what is the world’s fastest growing economy? China, of course. Second only to the U.S. in economic might, China is the…

CPPIB, PSP may bid for stake in U.K. firm: Report

CPPIB, PSP may bid for stake in U.K. firm: Report

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and PSP Investments are both considering buying a 25% interest in U.K.-based Arqiva, according to a report.

  • By: Staff
  • September 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:56
RBC I&TS ranks first in fund administration

RBC I&TS ranks first in fund administration

RBC Investor & Treasury Services has ranked overall top for customer service in this year's leading independent ranking of fund administrators around the world.

Tips for investing in U.S. commercial real estate

Tips for investing in U.S. commercial real estate

Since the financial meltdown, Canadian investors have increasingly been eyeing U.S. real estate as a potentially lucrative opportunity. In response, a Canadian accounting and advisory…

  • By: Staff
  • September 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:57
Global investor confidence falls

Global investor confidence falls

The global Investor Confidence Index declined in September, largely due to cautiousness in North America.

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 13:46
CPPIB attracted to "iconic" Neiman Marcus brand

CPPIB attracted to "iconic" Neiman Marcus brand

Brands like Neiman Marcus don’t usually come up for sale very often, which made it attractive to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, according to…

Health investment fund aims to help poor countries

Health investment fund aims to help poor countries

A new fund, one of whose investors is the Canadian government, will, for the first time, allow retail and institutional investors to finance late-stage health…

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:48
Bond allocations: Adjusting to changing rates

Bond allocations: Adjusting to changing rates

The past few years have been difficult for DB pension plans in Canada. Continued equity market volatility and, until recently, extremely low interest rates have…

  • September 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:20
Standard Life launches Canadian real estate fund

Standard Life launches Canadian real estate fund

Standard Life Investments, one of the world's largest asset managers and real estate investors, has launched a Canadian Real Estate Fund, raising $77 million in…

  • By: Staff
  • September 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:51
Institutions planning more infrastructure investments

Institutions planning more infrastructure investments

Prequin report shows appetite strong.

Institutions to make more infrastructure investments

Institutions to make more infrastructure investments

A Preqin report finds that investor appetite for exposure to infrastructure opportunities appears strong.

  • By: Staff
  • September 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 12:06

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