The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is selling its stake in Copenhagen Airports A/S to co-shareholder Arbejdmarkedets Tillægspension. The Denmark-based investor has been a joint venture…
Although news of BlackRock Inc.’s departure from the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero may call into question the future of the climate action initiative,…
On Dec. 6, 2024, leaders from Canada’s defined benefit pension plan sponsor community, alongside thought leaders and investment experts, came together at the Omni King Edward…
Despite the turbulent environment shaped by the coronavirus pandemic, aggressive interest rate hikes and liquidity issues, institutional investors taking a long-term perspective can uncover strong…
Taking an institutional toolbox to the typically retail closed-end fund market is providing institutional investors with an entry point into an obscure asset, according to…
While Canada needs an additional 5.8 million housing units by 2030 to restore affordability in the marketplace, the country only averages about 200,000 new housing…
The pullback from traditional lenders in the real estate market is poised to create a serious need for capital. “To a certain extent, banks [and…
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is appointing Patrick Charbonneau as its new chief investment officer, effective February 3, 2025. He’ll oversee portfolio design and…
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is reporting its London-based office real estate asset is fully leased. “We are delighted that 22 Bishopsgate has reached…
An article on why a majority of Canadians are planning to switch jobs this year was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here…
The cryptocurrency-friendly administration of President-elect Donald Trump and an expanding lobbying effort in statehouses could push states to become more open to crypto and lead…
Canada’s public pension funds should rethink the billions of dollars they’ve invested in natural gas infrastructure amid the global push to reduce emissions, says a…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is creating a new joint venture alongside Cyrela Brazil Realty to explore opportunities in the Brazilian real estate market.…
The performance of global real estate investment trusts was halved to 4.6 per cent in 2024, largely attributed to tentative discourse by the U.S. Federal…
In the search for market-beating returns, institutional investors are facing a shifting geopolitical landscape, ongoing questions about monetary policy and the impact of climate change.…
The investment world is using insufficient methods to deal with long-term development challenges, which are impeding our ability to realize environmental, social and governance goals…
Increasing connectivity and massive content generation is driving growth and interest in the market for large data storage capabilities. Speaking during the Canadian Investment Review’s…
User personalization and an ease-of-use approach are key in the adoption of artificial intelligence technology tools by pension plan sponsors, according to a new report…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is selling a 49 per cent stake in a portfolio of China real estate projects for nearly $235 million. The…
With the start of a new year, there are several developments and trends that will likely impact Canadian pension plan sponsors in 2025. Implementation of…
The OPSEU Pension Trust has reduced its financed emissions intensity by 11 per cent when compared to 2022, according to the investment organization’s latest climate…
An article on the federal government’s decision to transfer a $1.9 billion public pension surplus to general revenue was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this…
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $335 million in TerraPact, a U.S.-based firm that owns and operates ground leases and rights of…
Investment management fees for open-end real assets funds can reach as high as 20 per cent, while median fees cost institutional investors either 10 per…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has confirmed the departure of Frank Su as managing director and head of Asian private equity, effective immediately. In…