Climate-related risks are increasingly reshaping real estate investments, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. It found buildings account for 37 per cent of global energy-related emissions and property assets across 34 OECD countries, valued at about US$111 trillion in 2022. The report noted while real estate is a […]
State-owned institutional investors reached a combined US$60 trillion in assets and foreign reserves in December 2025, according to a new report by Global SWF. The total includes assets managed by sovereign wealth funds, public pension funds and central banks, all of which expanded their balance sheets during the year. Sovereign wealth funds surpassed $15 trillion […]
Nearly all (97.5 per cent) of working mothers say they would stay longer at a company that meaningfully supports working motherhood, according to a new survey by Executive Moms. The survey, which polled more than 470 working mothers internationally, found 40 per cent leave their job after having a baby when company support falls short, […]
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is backing Oakley Capital’s acquisition of a minority stake in Global Loan Agency Services. The London-based provider of loan administration and bond trustee services oversees more than $2.4 trillion in asset under management in the global private credit market, according to a press release. As part of […]
An article on the Quebec government’s adoption of legislation for variable payment life annuities was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. Quebec adopts VPLA legislation 2. What employers need to know about provincial changes to sick […]
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan has surpassed 500,000 members, including more than 300,000 active members, giving it one of the highest active-to-retired ratios among Canada’s major pension plans. The milestone was reached in late December and reflects the plan’s continued growth alongside Ontario’s health-care sector, according to a press release. Read: HOOPP opening to Ontario […]
The funded status of a typical Canadian defined benefit pension plan increased on a solvency basis but decreased on an accounting basis during the month of November, according to a new report by Telus Health. The monthly pension index revealed the typical DB plan grew slightly from 107.3 per cent in October to 107.4 per […]
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Jenny Hammarlund as executive managing director of real estate, effective Jan. 5. Hammarlund will be based in London and is responsible with guiding the real estate team’s strategy, portfolio and asset management activities globally, according to a press release. She’ll report to Gillian Brown, chief investment officer of […]
The Quebec government has adopted regulations allowing defined contribution pension plans and voluntary retirement savings plans to offer variable payment life annuities. The regulatory changes establish the framework under which DC plans and voluntary retirement savings plans may offer the lifetime income option, including conditions related to plan design, valuation and administration. The move follows […]
An article on changes to Newfoundland and Labrador’s employee leave legislation was the most-read benefits story on BenefitsCanada.com this year. Here are the top 10 benefits stories of 2025: 1. What Newfoundland and Labrador-based employers need to know about changes to employee leave legislation 2. How national health-care legislation could impact benefits plan sponsors’ virtual […]