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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…

Canadian ESG-related investment assets surge to $3.2 trillion: report

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…

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  • December 3, 2025 December 2, 2025
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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…

96% of Canadian institutional investors rely on ESG integration: report

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…

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  • December 1, 2025 November 28, 2025
  • 15:00
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76% of institutional investors consider ESG, but overall support dwindling: survey

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.…

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  • November 20, 2025 November 20, 2025
  • 11:00

World’s 500 largest asset managers’ AUM up 9.4% in 2024: report

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…

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  • November 19, 2025 November 19, 2025
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Scaling up private assets at Western University

As private market assets become more widely adopted by institutional investors, they open up new, unexpected opportunities. Tom Keenleyside, associate director of investments at Western…

Coverage of the 2025 DC Investment Forum

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…

Paving the future of sustainability disclosure in Canada at the CSSB

The chair of the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board wants to ensure institutional investors are well represented at the discussion table when shaping voluntary climate disclosure…

Lawsuit accuses CPPIB of failing to properly manage climate risk

Canada’s largest pension fund is being sued by four young Canadians who claim the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is failing to properly manage climate-related…

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Caisse entrusts Quebec firm with real-estate management services, 407 toll highway sees 26% increase in net income

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is granting operational management of its office buildings in Quebec to real estate services firm Canderel. This…

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  • October 24, 2025 October 31, 2025
  • 15:00

Canadian businesses missing out on benefits of climate transition plans: expert

Canadian companies are falling behind in their competitiveness by not preparing credible climate transition plans, according to a new report from Business Future Pathways. The…

Feds launching 30-year green bond program to fund infrastructure, nature conservation projects

Canada’s federal government is raising funds to support green infrastructure and nature conservation projects through its fifth issuance of green bonds. The 30-year green bonds…

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  • October 20, 2025 October 17, 2025
  • 15:00

Adapting to an economy with globalization shifts at the CSSB

Not everyone can say they’ve spent two decades at the same organization, but Candy Wong, portfolio manager of external managers and international strategies at Manitoba’s…

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 Conference: The importance of carbon solutions for institutional investors and net-zero goals

While voluntary carbon markets are a bit like the Wild West, carbon removals actually pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and sequester it, according…

2025 Alternative Investment Conference: Investing at a breakpoint in economic history

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,…

2025 Alternative Investment Conference: Panel: Sustainable investment demand based in effective risk management process

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 prepared for immediate climate risk impact, but more long-term planning needed: report

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…

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  • October 1, 2025 September 29, 2025
  • 15:00
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BCI engaging companies on climate risks, leveraging investor stewardship: report

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…

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  • September 25, 2025 September 24, 2025
  • 11:00

Canadian asset owners increasingly re-thinking U.S. allocations due to currency risk, Trump policies: report

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…

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PSP Investments reach $75.5 billion for green asset holdings in fiscal 2025: report

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is reporting $75.5 billion worth of green assets in its fiscal year 2025, up from $64.9 billion during the…

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  • September 22, 2025 September 22, 2025
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the how capital accumulation plans are increasing their exposure to private assets was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

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  • August 29, 2025 August 29, 2025
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Canadian institutional investors navigating cloudy climate transition strategies from investee companies

Some of Canada’s largest institutional investors are looking for comprehensive and realistic climate transition plans from investees as part of an extensive due diligence process.…