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How much further can U.S. equities climb?

How much further can U.S. equities climb?

U.S. stocks could decline early next year even as the American economy gains momentum. Greg Nott, chief investment officer for Canada and senior portfolio manager…

OMERS sells global maritime service provider

OMERS sells global maritime service provider

The private equity arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System is selling global maritime service provider V.Group Ltd. to Advent International and will reinvest…

  • By: Staff
  • December 6, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Ontario Teachers’ completes Metronode acquisition

Ontario Teachers’ completes Metronode acquisition

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has completed the acquisition of an additional 29 per cent stake in Australia’s Metronode from CIMIC Group Ltd. The pension fund…

  • By: Staff
  • December 5, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:20
AIMCo enters strategic partnership with Savanna Energy Services

AIMCo enters strategic partnership with Savanna Energy Services

Alberta Investment Management Corp. has entered into a strategic financing relationship with Savanna Energy Services, an energy service provider headquartered in Calgary, Alta. The financing…

  • By: Staff
  • November 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:05
Caisse and partner invest in North American ambulance company

Caisse and partner invest in North American ambulance company

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and fund manager Clearspring Capital Partners are investing in Quebec-based Demers Ambulances, enabling it to consolidate its market…

  • By: Staff
  • November 23, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:05
CPPIB sells Antares Holdings stake to Northleaf Capital Partners

CPPIB sells Antares Holdings stake to Northleaf Capital Partners

An affiliate of CPPIB Credit Investments Inc. has sold a 16 per cent stake in financing company Antares Holdings to a private investment fund managed…

  • By: Staff
  • November 17, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:16
Ontario Teachers’ to buy British crematoria developer

Ontario Teachers’ to buy British crematoria developer

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has partnered with British pension plan Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd. to acquire the Westerleigh Group Ltd., a British crematoria developer and operator.…

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:43
Caisse and partners to acquire U.S. plastic packing producer for US$35M

Caisse and partners to acquire U.S. plastic packing producer for US$35M

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, in collaboration with a number of partners, will acquire Encore Industries Inc. for US$35 million. The U.S.-based producer…

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:40
Market volatility on the horizon following Trump victory

Market volatility on the horizon following Trump victory

Investors should brace for near-term volatility following the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president. But the news isn’t necessarily bad, as some sectors may…

How to protect investment portfolios under Trump

How to protect investment portfolios under Trump

It’s the result markets dreaded – and as a Donald Trump victory became clearer, they sure showed their displeasure. But this morning, “the carnage isn’t…

ESG factors boost performance of emerging market stocks: report

ESG factors boost performance of emerging market stocks: report

Investors that picked emerging market stocks based on their environmental, social and governmental rating potentially outperformed those that ignored them, according to a new report…

  • By: Staff
  • November 9, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:17
Caisse, PSP invest in global advisory firm AlixPartners

Caisse, PSP invest in global advisory firm AlixPartners

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board are among a group of investors that has acquired the global advisory firm…

  • By: Staff
  • November 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30
Caisse invests $5M in NAPEC as part of energy service provider acquisition

Caisse invests $5M in NAPEC as part of energy service provider acquisition

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $5 million in NAPEC Inc., a company headquartered in Drummondville, Que. that builds and maintains electrical transmission and distribution grids, as well…

  • By: Staff
  • November 4, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:55
Defined benefit pension plans deliver positive returns in Q3: RBC

Defined benefit pension plans deliver positive returns in Q3: RBC

Solid performance from equities and long-duration domestic bonds in the third quarter of 2016 boosted returns for Canadian defined benefit pension plans, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:25
Have your say: Are you worried about how the U.S. election results might impact the investment climate?

Have your say: Are you worried about how the U.S. election results might impact the investment climate?

The outcome of the upcoming U.S. election, which will be decided this time next week, will likely affect institutional investors by determining the extent of…

  • By: Staff
  • November 2, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30
Caisse’s Quebec cement project nearly 75% complete

Caisse’s Quebec cement project nearly 75% complete

The McInnis Cement plan project, a collaboration between Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and other shareholders, is close to 75 per cent completed…

  • By: Staff
  • November 2, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 08:24
Assets managed by 500 largest global money managers lowest since 2011: research

Assets managed by 500 largest global money managers lowest since 2011: research

Assets managed by the world’s 500 largest asset managers fell in 2015 for the first time since 2011, according to research conducted by Willis Towers…

  • By: Staff
  • October 31, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:26
CPPIB invests $193M in Chinese shopping centre

CPPIB invests $193M in Chinese shopping centre

The Canada Pension Plan Board has entered into a second joint venture with Longfor Properties Co. Ltd. to invest $193 million and a 49 per…

  • By: Staff
  • October 21, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:47
Caisse to invest US$155M in India-based logistics service provider

Caisse to invest US$155M in India-based logistics service provider

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec will acquire a minority stake in India-based logistics service provider TVS Logistics Services Ltd. for US$155 million. Following…

  • By: Staff
  • October 19, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:29
Ontario Teachers’ appoints new senior VP of public equities

Ontario Teachers’ appoints new senior VP of public equities

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has appointed Nicole Musicco senior vice-president of public equities, effective Jan. 1. She is replacing Wayne Kozen, who is leaving the…

  • By: Staff
  • October 18, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:22
Ontario Teachers’ to acquire Canadian wine business

Ontario Teachers’ to acquire Canadian wine business

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan will acquire the Canadian arm of an international beer, wine and spirits producer and marketer for about $1.03 billion. Apart from…

  • By: Staff
  • October 17, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 10:03
Caisse invests in Quebec-based petroleum company

Caisse invests in Quebec-based petroleum company

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $30 million in Harnois Groupe pétrolier, the largest independent distributor of petroleum products in the province.…

  • By: Staff
  • October 14, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:45
What could a Trump presidency mean for Canadian institutional investors?

What could a Trump presidency mean for Canadian institutional investors?

The U.S. election trail reached a fever pitch this past weekend on the heels of Donald Trump’s leaked audio tapes and the second presidential debate,…

Teachers’, PSP-owned renewable energy firm invests $700M in Mexican projects

Teachers’, PSP-owned renewable energy firm invests $700M in Mexican projects

Cubico Sustainable Investments, which is owned by the Public Sector Pension Investment Board and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, has been awarded power purchase agreements for…

  • By: Staff
  • October 12, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 09:19
AIMCo enters strategic partnership with Journey Energy

AIMCo enters strategic partnership with Journey Energy

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. has entered into a strategic financing relationship with Journey Energy Inc., a Canadian exploration and production company. Journey has completed…

  • By: Staff
  • October 7, 2016 September 13, 2019
  • 13:54