Coverage of the 2023 Risk Management Conference
An effective risk management culture can’t be built on buzzwords — though defined benefit pension plan sponsors hear them a lot. In recent years, they’ve…
- October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023
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Latest news in Emerging & global markets
2023 Risk Management Conference: U.S. political landscape offering uncertain outlook for institutional investors
The U.S. political roadmap ahead may present new challenges for institutional investors, according to Charles Myers, chairman of Signum Global Advisors, speaking during a session…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023
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Ontario Teachers’ adding partner to oversee container company, Caisse water solutions investment going private
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is partnering with an infrastructure investment company to oversee its container firm SeaCube Container Leasing. The pension fund will enter…
- By: Staff
- October 12, 2023 October 11, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on how employers can support workers’ savings amid the rising cost of living was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here…
- October 6, 2023 October 5, 2023
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Study finds institutional investors are most concerned about geopolitics and inflation
More than half of global institutional investors are worried about the ongoing effects geopolitical risk (55 per cent) and rising inflation (53 per cent) will…
- By: Staff
- October 5, 2023 October 4, 2023
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BCI investing in new loan operator, Canadian pension-backed Swedish battery maker to open facility in Quebec
The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is part of an investing group backing a new financial operator from Centerbridge Partners and Wells Fargo & Co.…
- By: Staff
- October 3, 2023 October 2, 2023
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Study finds full integration of sustainable investing expected to surge in next five years
As sustainable investing continues to gain widespread acceptance among institutional investors, full integration is projected to surge in the next five years, according to a…
- By: Staff
- October 3, 2023 October 2, 2023
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Canadian institutional investors monitoring dispute with India
Canadian institutional investments in India could cool down if escalation between the two countries continues, according to a trade and investment lawyer. John Boscariol, a…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- September 28, 2023 September 27, 2023
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Caisse investing in artificial intelligence, OMERS backing property services firm
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing in Vooban, a Quebec-based supplier of applied artificial intelligence services. The investment will aid Vooban’s…
- By: Staff
- September 26, 2023 September 25, 2023
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CPPIB invests in private equity company, Ontario Teachers’ increases stake in Australian markets platform
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is extending its investment in Northleaf Capital Partners through an additional $200 million commitment. Private equity investment firm Northleaf…
- By: Staff
- September 21, 2023 September 20, 2023
- 11:00
Which frontier markets are on institutional investors’ radars amid geopolitical churn?
While the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corp. isn’t currently invested in frontier markets, the institutional investor is set to take its first steps towards investing…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- September 15, 2023 September 14, 2023
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AIMCo opening first Asia office in Singapore, remains leery of China
The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is opening its first Asian office, but the Edmonton-based investment organization says it will steer well clear of China to focus instead on markets with less…
- By: Amanda Stephenson, the Canadian Press
- September 13, 2023 September 13, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article announcing the finalists in Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Workplace Benefits Awards was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are the five most popular…
- By: Staff
- September 8, 2023 September 7, 2023
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Survey finds institutional investors expect yuan to achieve reserve currency status
Nearly all (93 per cent) institutional investors believe the Chinese yuan is going to become the reserve currency for multiple countries within the next five…
- By: Staff
- September 7, 2023 September 6, 2023
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Ontario Teachers’ acquires majority stake in U.K. wealth manager; OMERS backing lithium battery recycling operator
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is acquiring a majority stake in a U.K.-based wealth and investment manager. Seven Investment Management oversees more than £21 billion in assets for 2,300…
- By: Staff
- September 5, 2023 September 7, 2023
- 11:00
CPPIB laying off staff in Hong Kong as it steps back from China deals: report
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has laid off at least five investment professionals at its Hong Kong office as it steps back from deals…
- By: Staff
- September 5, 2023 September 1, 2023
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AIMCo reporting 4.5% return in first half of 2023, lifted by global equities
The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is reporting a net return of 4.5 per cent for the six-month period ending June 30, 2023. At the halfway point…
- By: Staff
- August 31, 2023 September 5, 2023
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Cybersecurity concerns spark U.S. executive order blocking investments in Chinese tech
As U.S. President Joe Biden signs an executive order obstructing the departure of domestic capital from venture and private capital into China, it’s raising a…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- August 24, 2023 August 31, 2023
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Survey finds North American institutional investors lagging behind on adopting ESG investment strategies
Institutional investors in Asia and Europe are at the forefront of adopting environmental, social and governance investment strategies, while North America lags behind, according to…
- By: Staff
- August 24, 2023 August 23, 2023
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CPPIB backing Brazilian reforestation startup; CPPIB, IMCO and OMERS investing in Swedish car battery maker
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is investing US$30 million in reforestation efforts in Brazil’s Amazon region through a private venture partnership. The Amazon Reforestation…
- By: Staff
- August 24, 2023 August 23, 2023
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IMCO, PSP Investments acquiring German renewable energy company
A group that includes the Investment Management Corp. of Ontario, the Public Sector Pension Investment Board and private investment firm Sandbrook Capital is acquiring a…
- By: Staff
- August 17, 2023 August 16, 2023
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How climate change and inflation are impacting agricultural investments
Despite the prevalence of farming in its home province, the Alberta Investment Management Corp.’s agricultural portfolio is just 13 years old, the product of a…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- August 11, 2023 August 10, 2023
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Canadian DB pension plans return 1.19% in second quarter of 2023: report
Canadian defined benefit pension plans generated a median return of 1.19 per cent in the second quarter of 2023, according to the BNY Mellon Canadian…
- By: Staff
- August 10, 2023 August 9, 2023
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OMERS names Michael Hill as executive vice-president, global head of infrastructure
The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is appointing Michael Hill as executive vice-president and global head of infrastructure, effective Sept. 5. Hill, who has more…
- By: Staff
- August 9, 2023 August 9, 2023
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Ontario Teachers’ selling stake in Irish national lottery operator, Caisse repurchasing shares in Couche-Tard
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is entering into a definitive agreement to sell its majority shareholding in Ireland’s national lottery operator. The pension fund is selling…
- By: Staff
- August 3, 2023 August 2, 2023
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