Infrastructure funds looking for record capital
Unlisted funds are looking for US$97 billion in commitments.
- By: Staff with files from Benefits Canada
- October 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 06:30
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Funded status of DB plans in the U.S. keeps improving
The funding ratio of the typical DB pension plan in the United States increased again during the third quarter of this year.
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 13:09
Capital sought by infrastructure funds hits record high
A Preqin report finds that the number and aggregate capital sought by unlisted infrastructure funds on the road has reached an all-time high, with 145…
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:56
Pocrnic joining Raymond James
Nick Pocrnic will join Raymond James Ltd.'s Vancouver sales desk as senior vice-president, institutional equity sales, on October 14.
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:48
OMERS’ LifeLabs completes CML HealthCare purchase
LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services, which is indirectly owned by OMERS through its Borealis Infrastructure unit, has completed the previously announced acquisition of CML HealthCare.
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:45
Nickerson moves to Torys
Susan Nickerson has left Hicks Morley and joined Torys LLP as a partner in its pension and employment practice.
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:43
Teachers', Ares complete CPG purchase
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and Ares Management have completed the acquisition of CPG International.
- By: Staff
- October 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:28
Health of DB plans continues to improve
Two different reports show that Canada’s DB plans are continuing to show signs of improvement as a result of stronger equity markets and higher long-term…
- By: Staff
- October 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:17
Hasenauer, Simonette join CC&L
Eric Hasenauer has joined Connor, Clark & Lunn Financial Group as senior vice-president and head of U.S. institutional sales.
- By: Staff
- October 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:54
Investors buy AGA Financial Group
A group of shareholders has acquired AGA Financial Group from La Capitale Insurance and Financial Services for an undisclosed amount.
- By: Staff
- October 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:40
Caisse raises stake in Innovente
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec plans to increase its stake in Innovente, a company that transforms organic waste into electricity and heat.
- By: Staff
- October 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:39
Orlando moves to OMERS Ventures
Jim Orlando has joined OMERS Ventures, the venture capital investment arm of OMERS, as a managing director.
- By: Staff
- October 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:08
Ottawa should reform OAS: Study
Reforming old age security (OAS) by changing the income level at which seniors are eligible and reducing the amount clawed back from seniors still in…
- By: Staff
- October 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:06
Canadian institutional investors post 0.52% investment return in Q1 2026: report
Canadian institutional investors saw a median return of 0.52 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report by CIBC Mellon.…
- By: Staff
- May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 11:00
Canadian DB plans demonstrate resilience amid AI strain on equity market, global uncertainty: expert
Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors are finding portfolio resiliency in an environment challenged by questions about the technology sector in the U.S., says Katie…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 14, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 11:00
SEAMO, Scarborough Charter latest employers to join UPP
The University Pension Plan of Ontario is adding two new plan participants to its structure. Effective May 1, 2026, Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization and…
- By: Staff
- May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 15:00
Unifor, Grand River Transit agreement includes benefits, wage gains
The union representing roughly 820 workers at Grand River Transit in Ontario has ratified a new three-year collective agreement that includes benefits and wage gains.…
- By: Staff
- May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 15:00
Enbridge among employers expanding support for working caregivers
Working caregivers are placing growing importance on employer support, with 81 per cent saying it’s important for organizations to adopt caregiver-friendly policies, according to new…
- By: Sonya Singh
- May 14, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 09:00
Two-thirds of Canadian companies moving towards integrated AI-human workforce: survey
Two-thirds (66 per cent) of Canadian business leaders are moving towards a fully integrated artificial intelligence-human workforce where humans work alongside agents, according to a…
- By: Benefits Canada
- May 14, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 09:00