Caisse releases 2019 annual report
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has released its annual report, highlighting the results previously announced on Feb. 20, including a return of…
- By: Staff
- June 3, 2020 December 6, 2020
- 10:07
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Projected Ontario DB pension solvency ratios hit significantly in Q1: FSRA
The first quarter of 2020 was rough for Ontarian defined benefit pension plans as they experienced the most significant quarterly decline in projected solvency ratios…
- By: Staff
- June 2, 2020 December 6, 2020
- 08:44
Blake Hutcheson succeeds Michael Latimer as OMERS’ CEO
As reported in December 2019, Blake Hutcheson has succeeded Michael Latimer as the new chief executive officer of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, effective…
- By: Staff
- June 1, 2020 December 6, 2020
- 10:10
Interest in DBplus and OPTrust Select remains amid coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus crisis is putting new stresses on businesses as they grapple with cash flow and business continuity, but even amid such uncertainty, some employers…
- By: Yaelle Gang
- May 5, 2020 December 6, 2020
- 08:59
Nova Scotia Teachers’ names new trustee chair
The Nova Scotia Teachers’ Pension Plan Trustee Inc. has appointed John Rogers as its new chair, effective July 1, 2020. The trusteeship manages the plan,…
- By: Staff
- May 1, 2020 December 6, 2020
- 10:29
What’s next for variable benefits?
While the Canadian retirement industry has spent a lot of time focusing on the accumulation stage, the decumulation conversation is much further behind. For defined…
- By: Yaelle Gang
- April 30, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 08:32
OMERS Ventures establishes US$750M transatlantic fund
OMERS Ventures, the venture capital arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, has closed a US$750 million venture capital fund — its largest fund…
- By: Staff
- April 29, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 10:09
Using alternatives to strive for stability at the City of Montreal pension plans
Changes to Quebec’s pension legislation, including a move away from solvency funding requirements and the introduction of a cost-sharing model, against the backdrop of a…
- By: Yaelle Gang
- April 28, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 07:29
UTAM pension portfolio sees 13% return for 2019
The University of Toronto Asset Management Corp. has earned a 13 per cent return on its pension portfolio for 2019, and a 12.9 per cent…
- By: Staff
- April 27, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 09:43
OMERS considering shared-risk indexing and expanding eligibility to non full-time workers
The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System sponsors corporation board is considering two plan design changes: the introduction of shared-risk indexing and the expansion of pension…
- By: Staff
- April 22, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 11:47
Caisse shifts roles to face global economic challenges
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is making a number of personnel changes as part of its response to the economic challenges. “At…
- By: Staff
- April 17, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 08:07
Are pension funds considering filing early valuations to lock in pre-coronavirus funded ratios?
With coronavirus causing market volatility and an increase in the size of solvency liabilities, pension plans are feeling the impact. One potential way for plan…
- By: Yaelle Gang
- April 13, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 12:39
Former Caisse CEO named chair of Canada Infrastructure Bank
The federal government is shaking up the people in the top spots at the Canada Infrastructure Bank, including saying goodbye to the chief executive and…
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 6, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 08:14
A coronavirus game plan for defined benefit pension plans
The novel coronavirus has introduced unprecedented volatility to financial markets and is taking its toll on pension plans. We’ve seen sharp corrections in most equity…
- By: Colin Ripsman
- April 2, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 13:23
Ontario Teachers’ posts 10.4% gains for 2019, focuses on maintaining certainty
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan posted a net return of 10.4 per cent for 2019, bringing net assets to $207.4 billion. Its $20.2 billion in…
- By: Martha Porado
- April 1, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 08:09
Opportunities for small pension plans in Canada’s lower, middle private-equity market
For smaller pension funds looking to access private equity opportunities, the lower and middle part of the Canadian market should be very attractive, says Tracey…
- By: Yaelle Gang
- March 31, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 07:57
Will coronavirus push changes to the CAP landscape forward?
With the federal government easing the withdrawal requirements for registered retirement income funds in a bid to alleviate the harm to retirees’ portfolios caused by…
- By: Martha Porado
- March 30, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 07:58
Ontario Teachers’, partner acquire ownership stake in Australian water company
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, alongside Morrison & Co. on behalf of the Utilities Trust of Australia, is acquiring the Infrastructure Fund’s ownership stake in…
- By: Staff
- March 25, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 08:50
How York University’s pension plan is avoiding groupthink
Over the years, the York University pension plan has performed well by all objective measures and made major changes to its asset allocation. Speaking at…
- By: Yaelle Gang
- March 20, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 10:10
How AIMCo is building a scalable artificial intelligence program
While many organizations are grappling with how to incorporate artificial intelligence into their investment or back-office processes, the Alberta Investment Management Corp. has found a…
- By: Avery Page
- March 20, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 09:17
CAAT sees slight dip in funded status, lowers discount rate
The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s funding status dipped slightly in 2019, to 118 per cent on a going-concern basis from 120…
- By: Staff
- March 12, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 07:06
CPPIB CEO bullish on oil despite price crash, emissions debate
The chief executive officer of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says Monday’s oil price crash and stock market selloff will hurt Canadian energy companies…
- By: Dan Healing, The Canadian Press
- March 10, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 07:22
Ontario Teachers’ appoints new board member
Cindy Forbes is joining the board of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan effective immediately. Currently, Forbes is the global chief analytics officer for Manulife Financial…
- By: Staff
- March 2, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 09:28
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan signs US$300M investment deal with New Gold
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has signed a US$300-million deal investment deal with New Gold Inc. Under the agreement, the pension fund will acquire a…
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 26, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 06:35
Caisse provides subordinated private debt financing to Meridian
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is closing a $125 million financing deal with Canadian credit union, Meridian. The investment takes the form…
- By: Staff
- February 25, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 09:24