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Ontario Teachers’ returns 9.4 per cent in 2024

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is reporting a net return of 9.4 per cent for 2024, up from 1.9 per cent in 2023, according to…

How DeepSeek is changing the AI value chain, institutional investment space

The emergence of the Chinese artificial intelligence platform DeepSeek-R1 has raised questions on how it will change the AI value chain, from providers to consumers…

OMERS appointing Alexander Fraser as executive vice-president, global head of private equity

The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System is appointing Alexander Fraser as executive vice-president and global head of private equity, effective March 17. He’ll succeed Michael…

  • By: Staff
  • March 19, 2025 March 13, 2025
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PSP Investments buys stake in 407 toll highway, CPPIB gets regulator approval for acquisition of U.S. energy company

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is buying a 7.51 per cent ownership stake in the 407 Express Toll Route from the Canada Pension Plan…

  • By: Staff
  • March 19, 2025 March 14, 2025
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CPPIB appointing Ben Meng as managing director, head of investment portfolio management

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Ben Meng as managing director and head of investment portfolio management, effective immediately. Most recently, Meng was…

  • By: Staff
  • March 18, 2025 March 12, 2025
  • 15:00
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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…

Survey finds institutional investors are pushing for increased automation from bond dealers

Institutional investors are looking for bond dealers to invest more in increased automation supported by more data and more application programming interfaces, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • March 17, 2025 March 13, 2025
  • 15:00
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OPTrust returns 9.6% in 2024, remains fully funded

The OPSEU Pension Trust is reporting a return of 9.6 per cent in 2024, according to its latest year-end report. It found, as at Dec.…

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  • March 14, 2025 March 13, 2025
  • 15:00

HOOPP reports 9.7% return in 2024, net assets increase to $123BN

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is reporting a 9.7 per cent return as at Dec. 31, 2024, with net assets increasing to $123 billion,…

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  • March 13, 2025 March 12, 2025
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Sounding Board: The positive impact of pension plans on financial markets, society

Pension plans play an important economic role by distributing billions of dollars annually to retirees, who then spend this money in the economy while enjoying…

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Canadian government bond yields decrease in February due to U.S. tariff threat: report

Canadian government bond yields declined further in February based on the impact to growth from tariff policy from the U.S. on Canadian exports materializing, according…

  • By: Staff
  • March 12, 2025 March 12, 2025
  • 15:00
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…

Ontario Teachers’ leads US$175M investment round for AI firm, sells seniors’ residence operator

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s venture growth arm is leading a US$175 million Series F investment round for artificial intelligence, data and analytics software company…

  • By: Staff
  • March 10, 2025 March 6, 2025
  • 15:00
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WISE Trust returns 11.3% in fiscal 2024

The Workplace Insurance and Safety Employee Trust is reporting a net return of 11.3 per cent for fiscal 2024, with the WSIB Employees’ Pension Plan’s…

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  • March 10, 2025 March 7, 2025
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Review leads to structural changes at NAV Canada

Natasha Trainor has overseen the pension strategy at NAV Canada for nearly half a decade and she’s made her imprint by adding a novel review…

BCI updates voting proxy guidelines, prioritizing ESG

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is focusing on robust corporate governance, the protection of shareholder rights and effective oversight of environmental, social and governance…

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  • March 6, 2025 March 5, 2025
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OMERS’ portfolio company acquiring solar energy development platform

Caisse buys renewable energy operator, invests in $300M debt facility for internet company

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is acquiring Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. in a deal worth roughly $10 billion. The transaction will see…

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  • March 5, 2025 February 28, 2025
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How are institutional investors reacting to tariff conflict between the U.S. and Canada?

In the face of uncertainty around the business and political relationship between Canada and the U.S., Canadian institutional investors aren’t considering allocation strategy changes just…

Estimated funded status of U.S. multi-employer DB plans rises to 97% in 2024: report

The aggregate funded percentage of all U.S. multi-employer defined benefit pension plans reached 97 per cent as at Dec. 31, 2024, an increase from 89…

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  • February 28, 2025 February 24, 2025
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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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Caisse returns 9.4% in 2024, net assets grow to $473BN

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is reporting a 9.4 per cent investment return as at Dec. 31, 2024, pushing its total net…

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  • February 26, 2025 February 26, 2025
  • 15:00
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Caisse steering investments toward Quebec companies amid U.S. tariff threat

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is introducing a program that will steer investment capital toward Quebec companies launching projects that increase productivity…

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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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Caisse selling 1.4% of common shares in Intact, IMCO writing down Northvolt investment: report

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is selling 2.5 million shares in Intact Financial Corp. for a gross price of $278.60 per share.…

  • By: Staff
  • February 21, 2025 February 19, 2025
  • 15:00

Ontario’s proposed long-term asset fund could introduce risks for both retail, institutional investors: PIAC

The Ontario Securities Commission’s proposal to provide retail investors access to private assets through a new fund vehicle could have adverse risks for institutional investors’…

  • By: Staff
  • February 20, 2025 February 19, 2025
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