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Caisse eyes NYC building, Quebec railway

Caisse eyes NYC building, Quebec railway

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is making headlines for its interest in two projects: a building in New York City and a…

  • By: Tammy Burns
  • July 11, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:10
Canadian to head international securities committee

Canadian to head international securities committee

Ian Russell has been named chair of the Standing Committee on Regulatory Affairs by the International Council of Securities Associations (ICSA).

  • By: Staff
  • July 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 13:07
DB Plans Grapple With Volatility

DB Plans Grapple With Volatility

Coverage of the Benefits Canada Benefits and Pensions Summit.

  • By: Scot Blythe
  • July 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:02
BlackRock acquires Swiss Re private equity fund

BlackRock acquires Swiss Re private equity fund

BlackRock has acquired Swiss Re Private Equity Partners (SRPEP), the European private equity and infrastructure fund of Swiss Re, in a move that expands BlackRock’s…

  • By: Staff
  • July 10, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 08:45
Volatility, large liabilities challenge DB plans

Volatility, large liabilities challenge DB plans

In a world where markets turn on a dime, the underlying economic fundamentals are often shoved to the side. “Diamonds are forever,” noted Avery Shenfeld,…

Pension plans’ European connection

Pension plans’ European connection

An observation that may be made about the current economic condition is that it is penalizing savers in favour of spenders. Pension plans in particular,…

Why We’re Confused About Asset Allocation

Why We’re Confused About Asset Allocation

Ibbotson says it's all about misinterpreting Brinson, Hood and Beebower.

Fiduciary manager usage on rise: SEI

Fiduciary manager usage on rise: SEI

DB pension plans are increasingly turning to the use of fiduciary managers, according to a poll by SEI.

  • By: Staff
  • July 3, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 13:38
Earnings for U.S. Public Pensions Rise

Earnings for U.S. Public Pensions Rise

Record earnings sign of hope for state and local pension funds in the U.S.

  • By: Reuters
  • June 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 15:32

BlackRock names new Canadian leader

Noel Archard replaces Bill Chinery.

  • June 29, 2012 January 20, 2021
  • 15:21
Investment managers favour Canadian equities

Investment managers favour Canadian equities

It’s a happy Canada Day for Canadian equities. According to the latest Investment Manager Outlook, by Russell Investments, Canadian investment managers are shining a favourable…

  • By: Staff
  • June 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 10:29
The Rise of the Risk Factor

The Rise of the Risk Factor

At the 2012 Risk Conference, Jeff Scott talks about why diversification is no longer enough.

  • By: Scot Blythe
  • June 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 10:18
Rise of the risk factor

Rise of the risk factor

The 2012 Risk Management Conference (August 21-23 in Muskoka, Ontario) will see the return of Jeffrey Scott, the former chief investment officer at Alaska Permanent…

  • By: Scot Blythe
  • June 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 10:14

Developed countries exceed climate finance goal for third consecutive year: report

Developed countries provided and mobilized a record US$136.7 billion in climate finance for developing countries in 2024, exceeding the $100 billion annual target for the…

  • By: Staff
  • June 3, 2026 June 2, 2026
  • 07:18

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

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,…

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

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…

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…

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

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

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

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…

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

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