The funded status of a typical defined benefit pension plan increased considerably on both a solvency basis and an accounting basis in the month of…
Amid economic volatility, Canadian target-benefit plan sponsors can ensure strong outcomes for members by balancing pension benefit stability and intergenerational equity, says George Ma, a…
The average Canadian defined benefit pension plan posted a 1.6 per cent return during the second quarter of 2025, an increase from the 1.1 per…
A global accounting standards organization is releasing a new reporting model for corporations looking to add climate-related consideration disclosures. The International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation…
A world of increased uncertainty over fiscal situations is leading to a market more conducive to fixed income and international equities, says Indrani De, head…
Pension assets grew to US$61.5 trillion by the end of 2024, with a nominal growth rate of 8.5 per cent since the end of 2023,…
The Public Service Superannuation Plan is reporting a one-year investment return of 7.03 per cent, which pushed its net investment income to $562 million during…
A special report from the United Nations calling out investment decisions by the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec doesn’t recognize fiduciary obligations in…
Against an uncertain economic backdrop, endowment funds and foundations continue to encounter new pressures impacting their investment decisions. The 2025 Endowment & Foundation Investment Forum brought together E&F decision-makers, including investment executives,…
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, the British Columbia Investment Management Corp. and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan were given perfect marks for…
Alberta’s Public Service Pension Plan is reporting a 14.8 per cent investment return in 2024, pushing its assets under management to $21 billion as at…
The median solvency ratio of Canadian defined benefit plans improved throughout the second quarter of 2025, reaching 126 per cent as at June 30, according…
The funded status of a typical Canadian pension plan increased on both a solvency and accounting basis during the month of May, according to a…
A climate advocacy group says oil and gas representation on the boards of Canada’s big public pensions raise concerns about conflicts of interest. In a…
The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is reporting a 10 per cent annual combined pension plan return and an increase in assets under management to…
The increasing size of alternative investments may be driving down their benefit for institutional investors, says Stephen Johnston, director at Omnigence Asset Management. “There are…
Approximately US$330 billion green, social, sustainability, and sustainability-linked bonds in emerging markets will soon come to maturity, according to a new report by Amundi Asset…
The median solvency ratio of Ontario’s defined benefit pension plans reached 119 per cent during the first quarter of 2025, according to a new report…
The cost of doing business under the current U.S. administration is getting more expensive and uncertain, said Cliff Kupchan, chairman at Eurasia Group, during the…
The uncertain geopolitical climate and the ensuing market volatility are offering a variety of entry points into credit markets, according to Bill Bohnsack, president and…
A stigma around the use of leverage by a pension plan is magnified if the organization is facing funding issues, said Brandon Weening, executive vice-president…
Increasing periods of heightened volatility are demanding composure and trust from investment professionals for their long-term roadmap, according to Josée Mondoux (pictured middle), chief investment…
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is reporting a 12.6 per cent return for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, up from 7.2 per…
New legislation in Ontario is signalling that the province is serious about addressing structural inefficiencies in its housing market and institutional investors could play a…
The funded position of a typical Canadian defined benefit pension plan increased slightly both on a solvency and accounting basis in April, according to Telus…