Alternative assets can maintain institutional investors’ liquidity needs if they generate enough income, but this method is getting expensive, according to Janet Rabovsky (pictured centre),…
The world is riding a shockwave set in motion by the transition to a data-driven economy and into the new age of machine knowledge capital,…
The continuation fund model is a balanced response to open market uncertainty alongside high interest rates and volatility, according to Paul Smith, a partner at…
A desire to diversify a heavy public equities portfolio led Montreal’s municipal pension plan sponsor to look more closely at alternative assets. Before the global…
The basis of sustainable investing relies on risk management and understanding long-term opportunities, said Bertrand Millot (pictured left), head of sustainability at the Caisse de…
Canadian financial institutions appear ready to absorb projected potential losses from physical and transition risks caused by climate change, according to a new report by…
Canada can attract more institutional capital due to its stable, predictable and transparent market, said John Graham, chief executive officer at the Canada Pension Plan…
A representative defined benefit pension plan portfolio returned 0.8 per cent during the month of July due to a positive result from equities, according to…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is acquiring a 13 per cent indirect equity interest in natural gas firm Sempra Infrastructure Partners for roughly US$3…
The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. participated in 2,225 global meeting voting sessions during the 2025 proxy season, according to its new stewardship report. As…
Canadian asset owners are increasingly evaluating allocations to the U.S. amid currency volatility, valuation weighed against expected returns in the jurisdiction, says Anya Levine, head…
The market value of assets held by Canadian trusteed pension funds reached $2.5 trillion at the end of the first quarter 2025, representing an 8.7…
The chief executive officer at the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan delivered one of the clearest signals to the Canadian market that the Maple 8…
The Canada-Wide Industrial Pension Plan has surpassed $1 billion in assets. In a press release, the CWIPP attributed its steady growth to increasing membership, ongoing…
The impact of climate change risks is increasing as a significant concern for global asset owners, according to a new survey from FTSE Russell. The…
Vestcor Inc. is the target of a class action lawsuit alleging a specific transaction ended up costing a group of Canadian investors significant financial losses.…
At the end of a busy summer marked by unprecedented pressures from equity volatility and inflation, defined benefit plan sponsors, money managers and other investment…
Being a Canadian carries obligations and responsibilities, the ability to respond to the immediate concerns of self, family and community, but also to take into…
When looking at private equity, innovation is an important factor driving opportunities for institutional investors, said Orlando González, investment director of private equity at T. Rowe Price…
A joint venture co-owned by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and IndoSpace is acquiring six industrial and logistics parks in India for roughly $471…
Alberta is moving to insulate its Crown investment corporation from potential legal liabilities and protect companies in the province from lawsuits accusing them of greenwashing.…
The median solvency ratio of Ontario defined benefit pension plans increased to 124 per cent during the third quarter of 2025, an increase of two…
On Sept. 30, more than 80 defined contribution pension plan sponsors, consultants, asset managers and other industry stakeholders met at the Omni King Edward Hotel…
Democratic nations are facing a host of monumental challenges, including a shifting world order, the rapid spread of misinformation, an aging population and a rapidly…
While Canadians have a better sense of the savings they’ll need to retire comfortably, they may still be underestimating the true cost, according to research…
The Canadian Securities Administrators admitted its decision to pause the development of a climate-related disclosure mandate for public issuers is intended to be temporary and…
An article on the legal considerations for employers requiring cross-border travel was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…
The most sophisticated institutional investors are trained to avoid trends or frenzies surrounding a strategy, but human nature dictates that even some will experience a…
An article on Ontario’s proposed changes to preferred pharmacy network agreements was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Investissement Québec are each acquiring a minority stake in Quebec-based steelmaker the Honco Group. The transaction…
The world’s 500 largest asset managers’ assets under management reached US$139.9 trillion at the end of 2024, a 9.4 per cent increase from the previous…
The University Pension Plan is managing material climate risks by considering prospective investments through a climate-related impact lens, according to a new report by the…
Canadian institutional investors are standing by environmental, social and governance integration despite pushback from other countries, according to a new report by the Responsible Investment…
Three-quarters (76 per cent) of institutional investors say they integrate environmental, social and governance across their investment platform, according to a new survey by Callan.…
About eight in 10 (79 per cent) U.S.-based institutional investors expect to see a market correction in 2026, according to a new survey by Natixis…
A growing demand for customized asset management services by institutional investors is proving to be an expensive proposition for managers, according to a new report…
Canadian equities played a role in strengthening the resiliency of institutional investors’ portfolios amid a volatile 2025, says Garey Aitken, managing director and head of…
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…
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…
A report commissioned by the Alberta government estimates the province would be entitled to more than half the assets of the Canada Pension Plan if it…