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CPPIB returns 8% in latest fiscal year, net assets increase to $632BN

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board reported an eight per cent return in its fiscal year ending March 31, but significantly underperformed the 19.9 per cent…

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OMERS returns 4.4% for first half of 2024

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System earned a net investment return of 4.4 per cent for the first six months of this year, helped by…

Caisse returns 4.2% in first half of 2024, underperforming benchmark

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec returned 4.2 per cent in the first half of 2024, underperforming its benchmark of 4.6 per cent.…

  • By: Staff
  • August 16, 2024 August 15, 2024
  • 09:00

Alberta officials advised against releasing CPP exit survey results: report

Alberta’s finance and treasury board warned against releasing the official results from a government survey evaluating the interest in a new potential pension plan, according…

  • By: Staff
  • August 14, 2024 August 16, 2024
  • 15:00

Canadian pension plans facing unexpected taxes in EU countries: PIAC

Canadian pension plans are facing unforeseen taxation of dividends in European Union countries like Germany and the Netherlands, said the Pension Investment Association of Canada.…

  • By: Staff
  • August 13, 2024 August 12, 2024
  • 09:00

Extending ‘25-and-out’ legislation could stabilize public sector pension plans’ maturity issues: expert

The federal government’s move to introduce legislation extending pension eligibility to frontline public safety and law enforcement workers after 25 years of service could help manage…

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Estimated funded status of 100 largest U.S. DB pension plans increased to 79.9% in June: report

The estimated funded status of the 100 largest U.S. public defined benefit pension plans rose to 79.9 per cent in June, from 79.4 per cent…

  • By: Staff
  • July 31, 2024 July 31, 2024
  • 15:00

AIMCo backing offshore wind energy acquisition, Caisse investing in data centre project expansion

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is backing an acquisition deal that will see Singapore-based Cyan Renewables buy Australian offshore marine services provider MMA Offshore Ltd.…

  • By: Staff
  • July 26, 2024 July 26, 2024
  • 12:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the City of Philadelphia’s return-to-office mandate was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…

  • By: Staff
  • July 26, 2024 July 25, 2024
  • 09:00

OPB making key appointments to executive team as part of leadership transition strategy

The Ontario Pension Board is making two senior executive appointments as part of its management transition plan. The organization is appointing Marc Rondeau (pictured right)…

  • By: Staff
  • July 26, 2024 July 25, 2024
  • 06:05

Liquidity status guiding Canadian pension funds through near-term market volatility: report

Liquidity status is helping some of Canada’s biggest pension funds meet the challenges of a volatile investment market thanks to exceptional liquidity status, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • July 24, 2024 July 24, 2024
  • 15:00

CPPIB appointing Priti Singh as senior managing director, chief risk officer

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Priti Singh (pictured) as senior managing director and chief risk officer. Singh, who most recently served as…

  • By: Staff
  • July 19, 2024 July 18, 2024
  • 15:00

Institutional investors considering AI need responsible rulebook: report

Putting responsible artificial intelligence principles in place is essential to enhancing risk-adjusted returns and positioning businesses for success, according to a new report by the Canada…

  • By: Staff
  • July 11, 2024 July 11, 2024
  • 15:00

Median solvency ratio of Canadian DB pension plans stays flat in Q2 2024: reports

The median solvency ratio of Canadian defined benefit pension plans remained flat in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • July 3, 2024 July 3, 2024
  • 15:00

UN’s Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance adopting intermediate targets

The United Nations’ Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance — an association of financial organizations that includes the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec — is…

Ivanhoé Cambridge increasing investment in real estate partnership, PSP Investments selling data centre operator stake

Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate arm of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, is increasing the size of its investment partnership with Walker…

  • By: Staff
  • June 21, 2024 June 21, 2024
  • 15:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

A story discussing the factors leading employees to delay taking time off and instead engage in ‘quiet vacationing’ was the most-read story this week on…

  • By: Staff
  • June 21, 2024 June 20, 2024
  • 09:00

How the investment strategies of the Maple 8 impact the decisions of medium- and small-sized plan sponsors

While many of the investment strategies and resources at the disposal of the Maple 8 — Canada’s eight largest public pension plans that represent more…

B.C.’s Municipal Pension Plan focusing on sustainable investments

Chelsea Kittleson joined British Columbia’s Municipal Pension Plan at a time of change for the investment organization. The MPP’s executive director, who joined the plan…

Caisse investing further in electric vehicle charging network

Shareholders approve Elon Musk’s Tesla pay package, despite objection by institutional investors

A majority (77 per cent) of Tesla Inc. shareholders voted in support of restoring the landmark US$44.9 billion all-stock pay package for chief executive officer…

  • By: Staff
  • June 20, 2024 June 20, 2024
  • 15:00
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CSSB’s climate risk disclosure standards should align with ISSB’s, with only Canadian-specific modifications: PIAC

The Pension Investment Association of Canada supports closely aligning the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board disclosure standards with the International Sustainability Standards Board’s requirements but recommends it…

  • By: Staff
  • June 20, 2024 June 19, 2024
  • 09:00
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PSP Investments generates 7.2% annual return, net assets increase to $264.9BN

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board ended its fiscal year on March 31, 2024, generating a net return of 7.2 per cent, up from 4.4…

Ontario DB pension plans’ average solvency ratio increases to 122% in Q1 2024: FSRA

The average projected solvency ratio for Ontario defined benefit pension plans was 122 per cent as of March 31, 2024, up three per cent from…

  • By: Staff
  • June 17, 2024 June 13, 2024
  • 15:00
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Canadian fixed income outperforms amid improving interest rate landscape: report

Canadian-based fixed income assets rallied in the first quarter of 2024 as the likelihood of interest rate cuts from global central authorities increases, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • June 13, 2024 June 12, 2024
  • 11:00

Coverage of the 2024 Global Investment Conference

On April 10-12, the Canadian Investment Review hosted a group of delegates, including defined benefit plan sponsors, asset managers and academics, in Alberta for the 2024 Global…

  • By: Staff
  • June 10, 2024 June 6, 2024
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