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Approaches to climate scenario analysis could create challenges for investors: study

Approaches to climate scenario analysis are currently based on “implausible” assumptions that could delay action and create fiduciary duty challenges for investors, according to a…

Caisse investing in Quebec modular building company, Ivanhoé Cambridge issues first sustainability bond

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing in a Quebec-based company that develops, sells and rents pre-fabricated modular buildings for the educational…

  • By: Staff
  • July 18, 2023 July 18, 2023
  • 11:00
Caisse investing in wind and solar projects, AIMCo in German real estate

CPPIB partnering with Dutch hydrogen project developer

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and hydrogen project developer Power2X are forming a long-term investment partnership aimed at advancing Power2X’s role in the global…

  • By: Staff
  • July 13, 2023 July 13, 2023
  • 11:00

Canada Post pension plan down 6.7% in 2022

Canada Post Corp.’s defined benefit pension plan’s assets declined 6.7 per cent in 2022, according to its  latest annual report “2022 was a turbulent year…

  • By: Staff
  • July 11, 2023 July 11, 2023
  • 09:00

Pension investment organizations backing consolidated sustainability standards in joint statement

The leaders of 11 of Canada’s largest public sector pension investment organizations are calling on companies to adopt a new framework that would consolidate existing…

  • By: Staff
  • June 29, 2023 June 29, 2023
  • 12:30

Are institutional investors meeting diversity targets set for investee companies?

Considering women account for just over half of the population, Andrew MacDougall understands why — taken in isolation — the state of female representation at…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Saskatchewan’s Public Employees Benefits Agency transition to a not-for-profit corporation was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over the last week. Here are…

  • By: Staff
  • June 16, 2023 June 15, 2023
  • 09:00
Caisse invests in sustainability, OMERS and Ontario Teachers’ sell stake in utility

CPPIB, BCI backing agricultural acquisition; PSP allocating to thematic fund

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board are backing an acquisition in the agricultural industry. Bunge Ltd., an oilseed…

  • By: Staff
  • June 15, 2023 June 19, 2023
  • 12:30

University Pension Plan’s assets declined 9.1% in 2022, led by public equities

The University Pension Plan posted 9.1 per cent losses in 2022, according to its annual report. During the year, the jointly sponsored defined benefit pension…

  • By: Staff
  • June 13, 2023 June 13, 2023
  • 09:00
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How AIMCo, Ivanhoé Cambridge are adopting different ESG approaches

“Everyone on stage agrees on one thing  — [environmental, social and governance] integration is just smart,” said moderator Francisca Quinn, co-founder and president of Quinn…

HOOPP recognizes Canadian property managers for climate leadership

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is recognizing the property managers of nine Canadian buildings among the winners of its Leadership in Environmental Advancement Program…

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023
  • 12:00

Coverage of the 2023 Global Investment Conference

On April 12-14, a group of defined benefit pension plan sponsors, asset managers and academics gathered at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler in British Columbia for…

2023 GIC coverage: How Simon Fraser University is divesting global equities of fossil fuels

In December 2021, Simon Fraser University announced the global equity portfolios for its non-pension related funds — valued at $450 million — would divest from…

CPPIB’s annual report greenwashing investment strategies, says watchdog

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s latest annual report greenwashes its investment strategies, according to Shift Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health. “[A close…

  • June 1, 2023 May 31, 2023
  • 12:30

OMERS backing oncology network, Caisse and Bâtirente supporting ESG investment fund

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System’s private equity arm is backing the series B investment round for a U.S. medical company specializing in surgical and cancer…

  • By: Staff
  • June 1, 2023 May 31, 2023
  • 12:30

CAAT appointing Karen Lockridge as director of responsible investing

The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan is appointing Karen Lockridge as director of responsible investing. In the new role, she’ll be responsible…

  • By: Staff
  • May 29, 2023 May 29, 2023
  • 15:00

U.S. DB pension plan assets rise 4.47% in Q1 2023

U.S. defined benefit pension plans posted net returns of 4.47 per cent in the first quarter of 2023, according to a report from Investment Metrics…

  • By: Staff
  • May 23, 2023 May 23, 2023
  • 12:30

Expert panel: History’s lessons for DB pension plans during turbulent times

At the best of times, selecting an optimal asset mix for a defined benefit pension plan is challenging. The times of today are downright turbulent.…

2022 Pension Leadership Awards winners announced

The Canadian Investment Review is proud to announce the winners of the third annual Pension Leadership Awards. The winners are: Investment Officer of the Year Award: Duncan…

  • By: Staff
  • May 16, 2023 June 6, 2023
  • 08:00

Coverage of the 2023 DC Plan Summit

At the 2023 Defined Contribution Plan Summit, which was hosted in Montebello, Que. on Feb. 21-23, delegates learned from employer case studies and expert thought…

2023 DC Plan Summit: Demystifying what ESG means for DC pension plans

While there’s a lot of noise and confusion around environmental, social and governance factors, it comes down to delivering value for investors in terms of…