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Alberta’s public-sector pension plans reassuring members amid worry over ministerial order

Alberta’s public-sector pension plans are reassuring members that their pensions are safe, following a recent ministerial order enacted by the provincial government. The order was…

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2021 April 14, 2021
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Bank of Canada to update economic outlook with first rate announcement of 2021

Canada’s central bank will update its economic forecast for the country Wednesday when it announces its interest-rate decision, offering a glimpse into its outlook for…

CPPIB investing in Brazil real estate, Intact acquisition approved

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is one of three investors entering a partnership with real estate developer SKR to develop, own and operate a…

  • By: Staff
  • January 20, 2021 April 14, 2021
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TC Energy decarbonization response to Keystone setback unlikely to sway ESG investors

THE CANADIAN PRESS Sustainable investing experts say TC Energy Corp.’s plan to decarbonize the Keystone XL pipeline is unlikely to save its fortunes, as a…

Climate change a growing focus for institutional investors in 2021

For institutional investors keen to maintain environmental, social and governance commitments made in recent years, there’s a steep climb ahead. The Paris Agreement — and its call…

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It’s time to revolutionize how investment firms are paid

Investment management is an unusual business in that it doesn’t typically offer customers their money back if they’re unsatisfied with the product or service. This…

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

Will the environment be back on institutional investor agendas in 2021?

For institutional investors keen to maintain environmental, social and governance commitments made in recent years, there’s a steep climb ahead. The Paris Agreement — and…

  • By: Staff
  • January 6, 2021 April 14, 2021
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Mercer Canada report says rally in stocks helped strengthen pension plans to end year

A rally on the stock market in the fourth quarter helped boost the strength of Canadian defined benefit pension plans to end the year, a…

Institutional investing in 2021: looking towards the future

Last year offered up one of most tempestuous investment environments in recent memory, and this year looks to be equally dynamic. It will be increasingly…

Coronavirus to reshape mid-market private equity dynamics in year ahead

The year 2020 tested the mettle of entrepreneurs and small business owners like none other in recent history. And private equity firms operating in the…

A private markets perspective on the pandemic in 2020 and beyond

What a difference a year makes. At this time in 2019, initial reports of a novel virus to be called COVID-19 were just beginning to…

RESTing the case on climate change

RESTing the case on climate change

A lawsuit settlement on the other side of the world is reverberating around the globe as it increases the environmental, social and governance standards for…

Do TDF’s glide paths still make sense in Canada’s retirement landscape?

Do TDF’s glide paths still make sense in Canada’s retirement landscape?

The use of target-date funds is on the rise in Canada, with more members of capital accumulation plans being offered the investment option every year.…