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

An article on how incoming health-care legislation could impact plan sponsors’ virtual care offerings was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are…

Japanese institutional investors slow down allocations to private assets, remain interested: report

Japanese institutional investors are slowing their allocations to private assets, according to a new report by Crisil Coalition Greenwich. It found the share of Japanese…

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  • April 9, 2025 April 7, 2025
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U.S. institutional investors increasing private market exposure, leaving ESG behind: report

Private equity allocations are increasing to 12 per cent in the asset mix of U.S.-based institutional investors while public equities reached 38 per cent in…

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  • April 4, 2025 April 2, 2025
  • 15:00
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Investment volatility increasing scope of pension governance questions: expert

Increased investment volatility could trigger additional questions on the decisions of Canadian pension funds as governance reviews come into focus, says Level Chan, a partner…

66% of institutional investors increasing private asset allocations: survey

Two-thirds (66 per cent) of global institutional investors say they plan to increase their private asset allocations over the next five years, according to a…

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  • March 31, 2025 March 31, 2025
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How institutional investors are approaching community bonds

While community bonds, an investment asset offered by not-for-profits looking to raise capital for socially conscious projects, are growing in Canada, they don’t match the…

Institutional investors turning to equities, global markets in 2021

Institutional investors navigating new challenges, global uncertainty in post-pandemic era

While the coronavirus pandemic is in the world’s rearview mirror, institutional investors are continuing to navigate a post-recovery period rife with uncertainty. Indeed, five years…

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Asset owners call on Canadian banks to stick with climate goals

Canadian asset owners representing about $53 billion in holdings say they’re disappointed that Canada’s financial institutions have left net-zero emissions initiatives and are calling for…

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OMERS returns 8.3%, grows net assets to $138.2BN in 2024

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is reporting a return of 8.3 per cent as at Dec. 31, 2024. The investment organization surpassed its 7.5…

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  • February 24, 2025 February 24, 2025
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Survey finds 72% of U.K. employees in favour of responsibly invested pension plans

While nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of U.K. employees say it’s important their employer offers a pension plan that’s invested according to environmental, social and…

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  • February 20, 2025 February 21, 2025
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Institutional investors need to step up on climate as political momentum wavers: report

An advocacy group is calling on Canada’s public pension managers to use their financial heft to more publicly work to reduce climate change as political efforts become…

Coverage of the 2024 Defined Benefit Investment Forum

On Dec. 6, 2024, leaders from Canada’s defined benefit pension plan sponsor community, alongside thought leaders and investment experts, came together at the Omni King Edward…

Unified ‘going-concern plus’ regime, reinstating real return bonds among PIAC’s 2025 priorities

Implementation of harmonized minimum funding regulations for federally regulated defined benefit pension plans tops the Pension Investment Association of Canada’s list of advocacy priorities in…

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Climate advocate, institutional investors weigh in on natural gas pipeline holdings

Canada’s public pension funds should rethink the billions of dollars they’ve invested in natural gas infrastructure amid the global push to reduce emissions, says a…

My Take: Actionable sustainability data needs collaborative approach

The urgency surrounding the climate change crisis is pushing institutional investors to focus on stricter measurements in the fight against confusing data that delays meaningful…

Financial markets resilient in wake of Trump tariffs threat, Trudeau resignation: expert

While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation is fuelling uncertainty among Canadians regarding the direction of the country, financial markets have been surprisingly resilient in reaction…

Coverage of the 2024 Investment Innovation Conference

In the search for market-beating returns, institutional investors are facing a shifting geopolitical landscape, ongoing questions about monetary policy and the impact of climate change.…

2024 Investment Innovation Conference: How asset managers can make investing ‘boring again’ during geopolitical uncertainty

Despite the fact most geopolitical shocks can cause serious social and emotional damage, they have less of an impact on stock returns than many investors…

2024 Investment Innovation Conference: Harnessing lessons from the past to future-proof investment portfolios

In building a resilient portfolio, institutional investors can use lessons from the past to draw on market similarities throughout history. Speaking during a session sponsored…

2024 Investment Innovation Conference: Pension plan sponsors deploying AI cautiously, experimenting investment test cases

Pension plan sponsors’ integration of artificial intelligence will be a disruptive event that will require a delicate approach with sufficient testing, according to Alpesh Sethia (pictured…

Scope 3 emissions investment disclosure crucial for institutional investors: report

Institutional investors are facing significant barriers to including Scope 3 emissions as part of their disclosure strategy for environmental assets, according to a new report…

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  • January 13, 2025 January 9, 2025
  • 09:00

Effective AI integration requires customization effort from pension plan sponsors: report

User personalization and an ease-of-use approach are key in the adoption of artificial intelligence technology tools by pension plan sponsors, according to a new report…

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  • January 7, 2025 January 7, 2025
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OPTrust reduces financed emissions intensity by 11% compared to 2022: report

The OPSEU Pension Trust has reduced its financed emissions intensity by 11 per cent when compared to 2022, according to the investment organization’s latest climate…

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  • December 20, 2024 December 19, 2024
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Making sustainable investments count at five New York City pension funds

Brad Lander is advocating for public pension funds to enforce their responsible investment mandates even if that pits them against their partners. As New York…