In December 2021, Simon Fraser University announced the global equity portfolios for its non-pension related funds — valued at $450 million — would divest from…
“Investing in private markets comes with its fair share of challenges,” said Rémi Tétreault, director of client solutions at Trans-Canada Capital Inc., during the Canadian…
While China’s presence on emerging market indexes may be shrinking, the case for investing in it remains compelling, said Vivian Lin Thurston, a partner and…
“If it’s in private equity or an alternative asset allocation, it’s a long-term investment strategy,” said Simon Oak, principal at Lexington Partners, during the Canadian…
In his session at the 2023 Global Investment Conference, Derek Dobson, the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s chief executive officer, called back…
The commercial office real estate doom loop that was expected from the growth in remote working hasn’t really caught on, according to Victor Couture, assistant professor of economics at…
Housing affordability will be a challenge, particularly for newcomers to Canada — pushing more of that demographic into the rental market, said Aaron Pittman, head…
When key stakeholders are examining sustainability solutions, they aren’t spending enough time on whether these solutions are actually capital efficient from energy return on investment…
Institutional investors are entering a golden period ripe with opportunities in current global and emerging markets, said Karl Dasher, president of Polen Capital, during the Canadian…
There’s a distinct window of opportunity for institutional investors to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns through refurbishing brown buildings in Europe to make them operationally carbon…
Proxy voting is playing a bigger role in institutional investors’ environmental, social and governance strategies, according to Christie Stephenson, executive director of the Peter P.…
When investing in external asset managers, pension funds are really investing in teams of people, according to Brandon Gill New, director and head of multi-strategy…
Franklin Templeton is entering into a definitive agreement to acquire Putnam Investments from Great-West Lifeco Inc. for about US$925 million. As part of the agreement,…
Mark Wiseman, former president and chief executive officer of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, will become the next Ambassador of Canada to the U.S.,…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s hand-picked panel re-examining the province’s relationship with Ottawa says it’s time to hold a province-wide referendum on quitting the Canada Pension Plan.…
About three-quarters (73 per cent) of global institutional investors have a positive outlook for 2026, according to a new survey from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension…
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…
After years of strong performance, the long-term outlook for equities is becoming more muted, says August Cruikshanks, an investment consultant in Eckler Ltd.’s pension and…
Canadian pension risk transfers reached an estimated transaction volume of $1.7 billion during the third quarter of 2025, according to a new report by Telus…
An article on the federal government’s notification to public employees on early retirement options was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…
Roughly a third (34 per cent) of global employees say they expect to work at least part time after retiring, a percentage that increases to…
When the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities updated its capital accumulation plan guideline in September 2025, the Co-operative Superannuation Society Pension Plan conducted an…
With inflation still squeezing household budgets, interest rates elevated compared to pre-pandemic norms and an ageing workforce heading towards retirement, employees are under more pressure…
Active management in the real estate market is delivering higher absolute returns and stronger risk-adjusted performance, according to a new report from Hazelview Investments. Active…
One academic argues in favour of public equity’s transparency in a volatile economy, while another looks to private equity’s future gains. Yuanshun Li, associate professor,…
In a year marked by unpredictability and an unexpected rift between Canada and the U.S., Sophie Leblanc wants to look forward in McGill University’s investment…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is entering a 50/50 €8 billion European data centre partnership with Australian firm Goodman Group. The new business partnership…
An article on the future of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero and its impact on institutional investors was the most-read investment story on…
Australian investment manager IFM Investors is opening a Toronto office at a time of substantial growth in institutional investor business, says Ken Luce, executive director…
A study by the University Pension Plan of Ontario of the voting decisions of investment managers revealed a “certain level of misalignment” with asset owners,…
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…
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…
The total assets of the base Canada Pension Plan are projected to increase from $651 billion at the end of 2024 to $963 billion by…
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management, reached US$1.7 trillion in assets under management in 2024, taking the No. 1 spot among the world’s…
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…
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…