The Perils of Hedge Fund Diversification
Preview of the 2012 Investment Innovation Conference.
- By: Scot Blythe
- October 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:27
Top Stories in News
Hedge funds: Transparency and due diligence are musts
In an informal poll of investors in attendance at a recent CIBC Mellon event in Toronto, 38% of respondents indicated they were invested in hedge…
- By: Brooke Smith
- October 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:07
Employees concerned with physical and mental safety at work
Do your employees feel physically and psychologically safe at work? According to a new Ipsos Reid survey released today, 71% of Canadian employees surveyed report…
- By: Staff
- October 30, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:42
U.S. pension study finds larger deficits than reported
Milliman, Inc., a global consulting and actuarial firm based in Seattle, has released the results of its first Public Pension Funding Study. The study, which…
- By: Staff
- October 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:25
CPPIB funds Formula One loan
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) Credit Investments Inc.—a wholly-owned subsidiary of CPPIB—has completed a debt agreement with Formula One Group to finance US$400…
- By: Staff
- October 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:42
NDP to reverse OAS changes if elected
An NDP government would reverse changes to Old Age Security (OAS) by restoring the retirement age to 65 instead of 67, New Democrat Leader Thomas…
- By: Canadian Press
- October 29, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 08:21
CPPIB on investment spree
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is making investments in two interesting areas.
- By: Staff with files from Canadian Press
- October 26, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:51
Younger gen concerned about outliving money
Retirement concerns are keeping a younger group of Americans up at night, according to new research from the Pew Research Center in Washington, D.C.
- By: Staff
- October 26, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:20
Pensions up in Q3
Canadian pension plans made significant gains in the third quarter as increased monetary support from central banks reassured global markets and increased investors’ appetite for taking on…
- By: Staff
- October 26, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 11:17
WSIB hikes insurance premiums
A decision made today by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to increase mandatory insurance premiums on employers will hit the small business sector…
- By: Staff
- October 25, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:38
Many plan to sell real estate to fund retirement
Almost one-third (30.8%) of respondents will rely on selling investments in real estate to support their retirement and over half (52.1%) have not factored long-term…
- By: Staff
- October 25, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 09:34
HOOPP, OPSEU and CAAT Freeze Rates
Ontario also downsizes proposed super fund.
- By: Caroline Cakebread
- October 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 13:41
Delaying OAS expected to save billions
Ottawa's move to increase the age of eligibility for old age security (OAS) and guaranteed income supplement (GIS) benefits to 67 from 65 could end…
- By: Staff with files from Canadian Press
- October 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
- 10:04
CPP Investments joining €400M co-investment in French logistics firm, selling European non-performing loan portfolio
CPP Investments is participating in a €400 million co-investment deal in French logistics firm Proudreed, alongside funds managed by alternative asset investor Blackstone Inc. The…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026
- 15:00
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
ACPM asking feds for greater retirement savings pooling and portability
Allowing increased retirement savings pooling and portability can help improve efficiency, as well as pension plan member retention and continuity, according to a policy recommendation…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how employers can support employees with vision loss when they’re required to use technology for work was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 09:00
Permanent EOT legislation providing incentive for employers, supporting wealth distribution: expert
The federal government’s recent announcement that it will make the employee ownership trust tax exemption permanent is a major incentive for employers to transition their…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 09:00