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53% of world’s largest pension funds say recession is top concern: survey

lbailey — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:00:41 +0000

More than half (53 per cent) of the world’s largest pension funds say the prospect of a global recession is their No. 1 short-term concern and the same percentage expect a recession to take place in the next 12 months, according to a new survey by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum. The survey, which […]

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New report highlights importance of ESG factors in Canadian municipal, provincial bonds

Jennifer Paterson — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:00:02 +0000

Since municipalities and provinces fund public services and infrastructure with clear environmental and social benefits, as well as having substantial power to shape policies in their jurisdictions, municipal and provincial bonds are useful tools for institutional investors pursuing a thematic environmental, social and governance approach, according to a new report by the United Nations’ principles […]

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Caisse investing in Quebec modular building company, Ivanhoé Cambridge issues first sustainability bond

Jennifer Paterson — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:00:34 +0000

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing in a Quebec-based company that develops, sells and rents pre-fabricated modular buildings for the educational market. According to a press release, the investment will enable AMB Modulaire, in which Lise Bernier and Jacques Latreille have been shareholders for more 15 years, to finalize the transfer process […]

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Majority of institutional investors expecting recession, stagflation challenges in 2023: survey

lbailey — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:00:15 +0000

While the vast majority (85 per cent) of institutional investors believe the economy is in a recession or will enter a recession next year, two-thirds (65 per cent) think stagflation is the bigger risk ahead, according to a survey by Natixis Investment Managers. The survey, which polled 500 institutional investors across the globe, found more than half […]

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PSP Investments publishes green bond framework

Jennifer Paterson — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:00:26 +0000

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is publishing a green bond framework, which is aligned with existing standards in green bond and sustainable debt markets. Green bonds will provide a new tool in PSP Investments’ toolkit to support strong financial performance and responsible investment outcomes, noted a press release. It also said the framework will […]

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BCI’s 2020 ESG report highlights sustainable bonds, investment guidelines

bwolfe — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:00:55 +0000

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is becoming “more intentional about” its ongoing environmental, social and governance efforts in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, says Jennifer Coulson, vice-president of ESG and public markets for the investment manager. Its 2020 annual report highlights the BCIs’ expansion of its carbon footprint reporting to include all asset classes […]

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BCI setting climate-related investment targets for 2025

bwolfe — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:00:08 +0000

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is committing to five-year climate-related targets for its public markets program. The pension fund is targeting a cumulative $5-billion investment in sustainability bonds and a 30 per cent reduction of carbon exposure in its global public equities portfolio by 2025, according to a press release, which noted the targets […]

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Learn more about the Sustainable Investing Award finalists

mschmit — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 09:23:19 +0000

The Canadian Investment Review’s Sustainable Investing Award will be presented to a pension plan that has shown leadership and/or significant progress when it comes to incorporating sustainability into the investment process. This will consider sound practices related to environmental, social and governance matters across asset classes and can include considerations related to people management within […]

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Bank of Canada governor says country needs to pick up pace on tackling climate change

mschmit — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:49:48 +0000

Canada’s top central banker is making a plea for the country to more quickly address the impacts of climate change to avoid any economic ripple effects on households and businesses. Tiff Macklem made the case in a speech Tuesday that Canada’s financial system needs to become as resilient to climate change as it has been […]

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BCI’s QuadReal closes inaugural green bond senior note offering

mschmit — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 03:46:10 +0000

QuadReal Property Group, the real estate investment arm of the British Columbia Investment Management Corp., has issued $350 million of 1.747 per cent series-2 senior notes maturing July 24, 2030, through BCI QuadReal Realty. The issuance is BQR’s inaugural green bond offering. “On the back of a successful inaugural issuance and continuing low interest rate […]

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