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2025 Risk Management Conference: Institutional investors need more tools to answer challenges from riskier market outlook

An increase in market volatility is pushing asset owners to build a nimble portfolio, according to Olga Bezrokov, senior portfolio manager at Russell Investments, during…

2025 Risk Management Conference: Credit allocations increasing within institutional investors’ risk profiles

Alternative yield-enhancing credit is playing an innovative role in the risk profiles of Canadian institutional investors’ portfolios, said Findlay Franklin, portfolio manager at RBC Global…

2025 Risk Management Conference: Tariff policies impacting global trade talks are playing a key role in fixed income allocations

The current uncertainty around tariffs and trade policy is dominating institutional investors’ macro view of fixed income, said Alexander M. Mackey, co‐chief investment officer of…

2025 Risk Management Conference: How multi-manager strategies are reshaping institutional risk thinking

Multi-portfolio management platforms combine a diverse set of investment strategies under one roof — a diversity where risk management becomes both essential and intricate, said…

2025 Risk Management Conference: Panel: Modern risks changing pension plans’ effective response strategies

A changing world is challenging investment organizations’ established approach to risk management, said Dervish Halil (pictured left), senior managing director and head of credit and…

Brookfield buying U.K.-based pension risk transfer business for US$3.17 billion

Brookfield Wealth Solutions Ltd. is targeting the U.K. pension risk transfer industry with a planned US$3.17 billion acquisition of insurance firm Just Group, according to…

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  • August 6, 2025 August 6, 2025
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Average DB pension plan’s solvency ratio jumps to 103.7% in June: report

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…

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  • August 5, 2025 August 1, 2025
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Caisse buying 49.9% interest in wireless tower operator for $1.26 billion, CPPIB selling U.K. real estate joint venture stake

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is buying a 49.9 per cent equity interest in Canadian wireless tower infrastructure operator Terrion LP for…

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  • August 1, 2025 August 1, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how employers can support employees dealing with seasonal depression during the summer was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…

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  • August 1, 2025 July 31, 2025
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Canadian target-benefit plan sponsors can ensure stronger outcomes by balancing benefit stability, intergenerational equity: expert

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…

Staying resilient in the face of increased volatility at the Co-operators

Peter Shaker’s job requires him to stay connected with the financial world, its economic movement and any developing investment trends — mainly, what’s making people…

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Average Canadian DB plan achieves 1.6% investment return in Q2 2025: report

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…

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  • July 31, 2025 July 30, 2025
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IFRS creating corporate examples of effective climate disclosure

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…

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  • July 30, 2025 July 30, 2025
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Community Foundation of PEI tapping Vestcor as investment manager

The Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island is selecting Vestcor Inc. as its investment manager. The CFPEI, which was first incorporated in 1993, oversees more…

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  • July 29, 2025 July 28, 2025
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CPPIB selling 49% stake in India asset for $871M, Caisse investing up to $3.2 billion in U.K. nuclear power station

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is selling its 49 per cent stake in Island Star Mall Developers Private Ltd. to Phoenix Mills Ltd. and…

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  • July 25, 2025 July 28, 2025
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Uncertain market conditions pushing institutional investors to fixed income, international equities: expert

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…

OMERS’ head of ventures leaving amid increased focus on Canadian markets

Michael Yang has left his role as managing partner and head of ventures at the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System. The departure comes at a…

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  • July 24, 2025 July 24, 2025
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Global pension assets reach US$61.5 trillion in 2024: report

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,…

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  • July 23, 2025 July 23, 2025
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Oxford Properties breaking ground in Scarborough rental project, Caisse investing US$200M in infrastructure firm

The global real estate arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is breaking ground in a purpose-built rental project located in Scarborough, Ont. As…

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  • July 18, 2025 July 17, 2025
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PSSP reporting 7.03% investment return during latest fiscal year, pension surplus reaching $525M

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…

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  • July 17, 2025 July 16, 2025
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HOOPP appointing Linda Halley as chief risk officer

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is appointing Linda Halley as chief risk officer. Halley has been at the HOOPP for 24 years with different…

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  • July 17, 2025 July 17, 2025
  • 11:00

PIAC urging CSA to resume work on climate disclosure mandate

The Pension Investment Association of Canada is urging the Canadian Securities Administrators to resume work on a climate-related disclosure mandate that could impact decision-making at…

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  • July 17, 2025 July 16, 2025
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UN report targeting Caisse’s investments missing nuance: expert

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…

Coverage of the 2025 Endowment & Foundation Investment Forum

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,…

2025 E&F Investment Forum: What sector trends are fuelling the need for the mid-market value-add infrastructure investment model?

Private capital is increasingly needed to fund the vast infrastructure investment requirements of many Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries today, according to Daniel…