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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2023 Risk Management Conference: How UPP is focusing on active investing in its climate action plan
During the launch of the University Pension Plan, Barbara Zvan, its president and chief executive officer, knew getting to know the plan’s members was vital to its…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023
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2023 Risk Management Conference: Risk environment leading to confusing progression of ESG metrics
The rising opposition to environmental, social and governance metrics could lead to a confusing landscape for institutional investors evaluating the impact of their assets, said Hugh…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- October 18, 2023 October 18, 2023
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Survey finds 66% of asset owners increasing allocations to private markets
Two-thirds (66 per cent) of large institutional asset owners say they plan to increase their allocations to private markets over the coming year, according to…
- By: Staff
- October 13, 2023 October 13, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the Association of Canadian Pension Management’s response to the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ draft risk management guideline was the most-read story…
- By: Staff
- October 13, 2023 October 12, 2023
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Sustainable investments key for York University’s endowment fund
According to York University’s Arijit Banik, there’s only one way forward for environmental, social and governance standards: it’s time for an evolution. The treasurer responsible…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- October 13, 2023 October 12, 2023
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Majority of TSX companies aren’t meeting sustainability risk disclosure standards: report
About a third (34 per cent) of the companies on the S&P/TSX composite index are meeting the reporting requirements for environmental, social and governance standards by…
- By: Staff
- October 12, 2023 October 12, 2023
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67% of asset owners say ESG factors increasingly material to investment policy: survey
Two-thirds (67 per cent) of institutional asset owners believe environmental, social and governance factors have become more material to investment policies in the past five…
- By: Staff
- October 6, 2023 October 6, 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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IMCO committing 20% of its portfolio to climate solutions by 2030
The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario is allocating 20 per cent of its portfolio to climate solutions by 2030, aiming to reduce its carbon emissions…
- By: Staff
- October 5, 2023 October 5, 2023
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Institutional investors must evolve green asset review processes as interest in transition assets grow
As institutional investors become increasingly interested in assets supporting the energy transition, they must evolve their assessment processes in order to meet new standards, according…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- October 3, 2023 October 3, 2023
- 11:00
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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PSP Investments reports $48.9BN exposure to green assets
Investments in low-carbon activities leading to positive environmental impacts make up 16.2 per cent of the Public Sector Pension Investment Board’s total assets under management,…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- September 26, 2023 September 25, 2023
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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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A look at Ivanhoé Cambridge’s mission to reposition
Since joining the real estate investment arm of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in 2017, Michèle Hubert has held many titles —…
- By: Gideon Scanlon
- September 15, 2023 September 14, 2023
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Private debt helping institutional investors meet their goals in 2023
In the pursuit of long-term portfolio construction solutions, institutional investors are increasingly turning their attention to the private debt asset class, says David Sum, director…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- September 14, 2023 September 14, 2023
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Office real estate investments, valuations declined in 2022: report
Investments in office real estate, as a part of total transaction activity, declined by 20 per cent in North America and 50 per cent in…
- By: Staff
- September 12, 2023 September 11, 2023
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56% of institutional investors increasing allocations to alternatives: survey
More than half (56 per cent) of institutional investors say they plan to increase their allocation to alternative investments allocation over the next 12 months, up…
- By: Staff
- September 11, 2023 September 11, 2023
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CAPSA’s risk management guideline adaptable to changes in cybersecurity, ESG: webinar
The Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ new risk management guideline allows for additional flexibility amid evolving issues such as cybersecurity and environmental, social and…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- September 11, 2023 September 10, 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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Institutional investors increasing U.S. power generation assets amid concerns of energy independence: webinar
Amid concerns of energy independence and rising costs, institutional investors are increasing their investments in U.S. power plants and electricity-generating assets, said Aleksandar Andonov, associate…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- September 7, 2023 September 7, 2023
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Research finds pensions struggle to determine metrics for ESG goals
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach for pension funds looking to use an environmental, social and governance lens in their investment approach, according to a new publication…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- September 5, 2023 September 1, 2023
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on the Ontario Court of Appeal upholding its decision in the Brewers Retail Inc. pension case was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the…
- By: Staff
- September 1, 2023 August 31, 2023
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Majority of Canadian institutional investors consider climate change a top ESG focus: survey
A majority (98 per cent) of Canadian institutional investors consider climate change a top environmental, social and governance focus area, according to a new survey…
- By: Staff
- August 29, 2023 August 28, 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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