Search Results for “IMCO” – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:20:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Former PM Stephen Harper appointed as AIMCo chair https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/cir-news-news/former-pm-stephen-harper-appointed-to-oversee-aimco/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:00:48 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=163093 Former prime minister Stephen Harper is the new chairman of the Alberta Investment Management Corp. The move comes almost two weeks after the province’s finance minister fired the Crown agency’s entire board, along with a number of executives, citing ballooning costs and substandard returns. Read: Leadership changes at the AIMCo could impact credibility, independence: expert Premier […]

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]]> Leadership changes at the AIMCo could impact credibility, independence: expert; Canadian health benefits cost trend increasing to 7.4% in 2025 https://www.benefitscanada.com/newsletter/leadership-changes-at-the-aimco-could-impact-credibility-independence-expert-canadian-health-benefits-cost-trend-increasing-to-7-4-in-2025/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:21:39 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?post_type=newsletter&p=163064 The post Leadership changes at the AIMCo could impact credibility, independence: expert; Canadian health benefits cost trend increasing to 7.4% in 2025 appeared first on Benefits Canada.com.

]]> Leadership changes at the AIMCo could impact credibility, independence: expert https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/cir-news-news/leadership-changes-at-the-aimco-could-impact-credibility-independence-expert/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:00:19 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162806 The swift removal of the chief executive officer, three executives and the 11-person board at the Alberta Investment Management Corp. is a dramatic move that raises red flags about the influence of Alberta’s provincial government, says Anthony Guindon, a partner at Koskie Minsky LLP. “We don’t entirely know at this stage but it makes one […]

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]]> Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/bencan/top-5-hr-benefits-pension-and-investment-stories-of-the-week-108/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:00:24 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162852 An article on incoming changes to Nova Scotia’s provincial Pension Benefits Act was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources, benefits, pension and investment stories of the last week: 1. Nova Scotia to allow unlocking of pension benefits 2. Alberta government fires AIMCo CEO, board, citing rising costs and poor […]

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]]> 2024 Top 40 Money Managers Report: To divest or engage? https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/2024-top-40-money-managers-report-to-divest-or-engage/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:57:39 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162546 With 15 different client organizations, including nine public sector pension plans, the Alberta Investment Management Corp. has opted to engage, rather than divest, from certain investments, particularly those in the energy sector. “One of the things we were very clear on, both for ourselves and in talking to clients, is that divestment wasn’t the way […]

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]]> Sponsor information https://www.benefitscanada.com/microsite/investment-innovation-conference-2024-delegate-information/sponsor-information/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:19:49 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?post_type=microsite&p=162682 OVERVIEW SPEAKERS DELEGATES SPONSOR INFORMATION SEATING PLANS HOTEL INFORMATION SURVEY PDF PRESENTATIONS CONTACT US Sponsor Profiles ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC Acadian Asset Management is a global, systematic institutional investment manager. Founded in 1986, Acadian is headquartered in Boston, with affiliates located in London, Singapore, and Sydney. Acadian’s edge is at the convergence of experienced investors […]

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]]> Alberta government fires AIMCo CEO, board, citing rising costs and poor performance https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/cir-news-news/alberta-government-fires-aimco-board-citing-rising-costs-and-poor-performance/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:30:33 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162558 Alberta’s finance minister has sacked the chief executive officer and entire board of directors of the Alberta Investment Management Corp., the Crown corporation that manages pension and other funds for the province and handles more than $160 billion in assets. Finance Minister Nate Horner said in a statement Thursday that the changes at the AIMCo are due […]

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]]> CPPIB investing US$515M in gaming service provider, AIMCo acquiring U.K.-based real estate development https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/cppib-investing-us515m-in-gaming-service-provider-aimco-acquiring-u-k-based-real-estate-development/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 20:00:52 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162305 The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is investing roughly US$515 million to acquire a 24.5 per cent stake in video games service provider Keywords Studios. The acquisition of the Ireland-based firm is being completed alongside EQT AB and Temasek Holdings Ltd. In a press release, Caitlin Gubbels, senior managing director and head of private equity […]

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]]> Contact us https://www.benefitscanada.com/microsite/investment-innovation-conference-2024-delegate-information/contact-us/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:44:29 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?post_type=microsite&p=162424 OVERVIEW SPEAKERS DELEGATES SPONSOR INFORMATION SEATING PLANS HOTEL INFORMATION SURVEY PDF PRESENTATIONS CONTACT US Investment Innovation Conference Nov. 12-14, 2024 | Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, B.C. Katerina Galkina, Event Manager Email: katerina.galkina@contexgroup.ca Phone: 437-774-5558 Maria Rivera, Events & Registration Specialist Email: maria.rivera@contexgroup.ca Phone: 437-848-8344 SPONSORS ACADEMIC SPONSOR KEYNOTE SPONSOR ACADEMIC PARTNER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE AGENDA? Please email Jada Lowe

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]]> PDF Presentations https://www.benefitscanada.com/microsite/investment-innovation-conference-2024-delegate-information/pdf-presentations/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:43:00 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?post_type=microsite&p=162423 OVERVIEW SPEAKERS DELEGATES SPONSOR INFORMATION SEATING PLANS HOTEL INFORMATION SURVEY PDF PRESENTATIONS CONTACT US Investment Innovation Conference Nov. 12-14, 2024 | Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver, B.C. November 13, 2024 Integrating quantitative strategies in fixed income portfolios (Patrick Duplessis, portfolio manager, fixed income, Trans-Canada Capital Inc.) Investing with impact (John Gilmore, investment analyst and portfolio manager, […]

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