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Clear, consistent guidelines required for integrating sustainability in investment decisions in Canada: report

Canada requires clear, consistent guidance on the integration and reporting of sustainability factors into investment decisions, according to a new report from the United Nations-based…

  • By: Staff
  • February 14, 2023 February 13, 2023
  • 09:00

OMERS appointing Daniel Fournier to lead Oxford Properties Group

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is appointing Daniel Fournier as the next executive chair of its real estate arm, Oxford Properties Group. Fournier will…

  • By: Staff
  • February 13, 2023 February 10, 2023
  • 09:00
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CPPIB generated 1.9% returns in fiscal Q3, buoyed by rebound in public equities

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s assets returned 1.9 per cent during the third quarter of fiscal 2023, according to its latest quarterly report. By…

  • By: Staff
  • February 13, 2023 February 10, 2023
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how much money Canadians think they’ll need in retirement was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five…

  • By: Staff
  • February 10, 2023 February 9, 2023
  • 09:00

How are pension funds and other institutional investors approaching investments in 2023?

Amid the unprecedented events of the last three years, the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan has remained on course with its investment…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • February 10, 2023 February 9, 2023
  • 08:55

Revamping, retuning investment allocations at the ATCO’s pension plans

When Tye McAllister was in middle school, he received a life-changing gift from his father — The Wealthy Barber, a practical guide to financial planning…

Caisse acquiring 50% interest in Montreal toll road and bridge network

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is acquiring a 50 per cent interest in the A25 Concession, a 7.2 kilometre toll road and bridge…

  • By: Staff
  • February 9, 2023 February 9, 2023
  • 12:00

Study finds U.S. public pension plans’ average funding ratio reached 77.8% in 2022

The average funding ratio for U.S. public pension plans increased to 77.8 per cent in 2022 with the majority (68 per cent) of pensions’ revenue…

  • By: Staff
  • February 9, 2023 February 8, 2023
  • 12:00
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68% of institutional investors maintaining private market allocations: survey

More than two-thirds (68 per cent) of global institutional investors say they plan to maintain allocations to private markets in line with current targets, despite…

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  • February 9, 2023 February 8, 2023
  • 09:00
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Converting private sector pension plans to public sector model would yield lifetime income for retirees: expert

Private sector pension plans could realize higher rates of return and produce lifetime income if they followed a model similar to their public sector counterparts,…

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Canadian DB pension plans see median return of 4.27% in last quarter of 2022: report

Despite the challenging economic environment, Canadian defined benefit pension plans saw a median return of 4.27 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022, according…

  • By: Staff
  • February 7, 2023 February 8, 2023
  • 11:30

Vast majority of institutional investors planning to increase allocations to sustainable, impact investments over 5 years: survey

The vast majority (90 per cent) of institutional investors say they’re planning to increase allocations to sustainable and impact investments over the next five years,…

  • By: Staff
  • February 6, 2023 February 3, 2023
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how Telus is training its people leaders to recognize when employees are experiencing mental-health struggles was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over…

  • By: Staff
  • February 3, 2023 February 3, 2023
  • 09:00

Federal government appointing former CPPIB CEO Mark Wiseman as ambassador to U.S.

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.,…

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  • December 23, 2025 December 24, 2025
  • 11:00

Alberta Next panel recommends referendum to quit CPP

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.…

73% of global institutional investors have positive expectations for 2026: survey

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…

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  • December 22, 2025 December 17, 2025
  • 09:00

Coverage of the 2025 Alternative Investment Conference

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…

2025 Alternative Investment Conference: Where does Canada fit in a turbulent world?

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…

2025 Alternative Investment Forum: Innovation driving opportunities in private equity

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…

Concentration risks from AI trend putting pressure on long-term equities outlook: expert

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 transfer market reaches $1.7 billion in Q3 2025: report

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…

  • By: Staff
  • December 15, 2025 December 12, 2025
  • 15:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

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…

  • By: Staff
  • December 12, 2025 December 11, 2025
  • 09:00

34% of global employees expect to work during retirement: survey

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…

  • By: Staff
  • December 15, 2025 December 15, 2025
  • 09:00

2025 CAP Suppliers Report: How are Canadian plan sponsors complying with the CAPSA’s updated guideline?

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…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • December 12, 2025 December 22, 2025
  • 08:57

Back to basics on transition risk

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…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • December 12, 2025 December 10, 2025
  • 08:56

Active REITs outperform passive real estate ETF strategies: report

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…

  • By: Staff
  • December 17, 2025 December 16, 2025
  • 15:00

Head to head: What’s riskier right now: investments in private equity or public equity?

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,…

Taking the long-term investment view at McGill University

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…

CPPIB investing in new European data centre projects, creates join venture to acquire Canadian industrial assets

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…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2025 December 23, 2025
  • 15:00

Top 10 investment stories of 2025

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…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2025 December 18, 2025
  • 09:00

IFM Investors opens Toronto office, eyes infrastructure investment potential in Canada

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…

Proxy voting review with external managers can aid asset owners by aligning priorities: UPP

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,…

85% of global asset owners recognize climate risk as a major concern: survey

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…

  • By: Staff
  • December 5, 2025 December 4, 2025
  • 15:00

UPP employing transition risk management framework across portfolio: report

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…

  • By: Staff
  • December 3, 2025 December 2, 2025
  • 15:00

Base CPP assets expected to reach $963 billion by 2030: report

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…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2025 December 23, 2025
  • 15:00

World’s 100 largest asset owners’ AUM up 11.3% in 2024: report

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…

  • By: Staff
  • December 10, 2025 December 10, 2025
  • 15:00

Regulatory headwinds preventing uniform adoption of sustainability standards in Canada: expert

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…

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
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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

Alberta deserves more than half CPP assets if it exits program: report

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…