Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:17:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 PSP Investments investing in accounting firm, Caisse-backed fintech asset becoming private company https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/psp-investments-investing-in-accounting-firm-caisse-backed-fintech-asset-becoming-private-company/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:00:14 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162896 The Public Sector Pension Investment Board, along with partner Investcorp, is investing in accounting firm PKF O’Connor Davies LLP. According to a press release, the new investment will give the firm more flexibility to pursue mergers and acquisitions as well as invest in new technology and service lines. The financial details of the transaction weren’t […]

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]]> Climate risk, energy transition presenting institutional investors with long-term opportunities https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/strategies/climate-risk-energy-transition-presenting-institutional-investors-with-long-term-opportunities/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:00:47 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161626 Climate risk and energy transition present huge investment opportunities for pension plan sponsors seeking to invest for the long term, said Bertrand Millot, head of sustainability at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, speaking during a panel session at an event hosted by the United Nations’ principles for responsible investment in Toronto earlier […]

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]]> Caisse investing $60 million in private equity fund, launching U.S. sustainable real estate financing program https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/caisse-investing-60-million-in-private-equity-fund-launching-u-s-sustainable-real-estate-financing-program/ Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:00:11 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161299 The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $60 million in the first round of a private equity fund created by BDG & Partners Financial Corp. The fund, which has so far raised $240 million, aims to acquire controlling interests of Canadian mid-sized companies operating in manufacturing, food, distribution and specialized services, according […]

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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-103/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:00:43 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161251 An article on why employers that mandate onsite work could see increased employee turnover 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. Employers mandating onsite work may see exodus of skilled employees: expert 2. 69% of Canadian workers experiencing symptoms […]

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]]> Ontario Teachers’ U.K. real estate partner signs Imperial College London as tenant, Caisse reinvests $378M in Saputo https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/ontario-teachers-u-k-real-estate-partner-signs-imperial-college-london-as-tenant-caisse-reinvests-378m-in-saputo/ Fri, 04 Oct 2024 19:00:59 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161012 The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s U.K. real estate partner has signed Imperial College London as a tenant at its White City Place development. The academic institution will occupy a 47,650 square-foot space for a new professional services hub in London. The financial details of the transaction weren’t disclosed. “Imperial’s decision to become a tenant in […]

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]]> Caisse buying 25% stake in U.K. electricity firm, investing in forestland portfolio https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/caisse-buying-25-stake-in-u-k-electricity-firm-investing-in-forestland-portfolio/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:00:15 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160563 The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is acquiring a 25 per cent stake in U.K.-based First Hydro Co. alongside Brookfield Asset Management and its renewables affiliate. While the financial details of the transaction weren’t disclosed, the deal is expected to close by the end of the year, according to a press release. Global […]

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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-101/ Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:00:02 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160594 An article on how the Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities’ updated capital accumulation plan guideline will impact plan sponsors and members 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. How CAPSA’s updated CAP guideline will impact plan sponsors, […]

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]]> Caisse investing in U.S.-based utilities firm, BCI backing acquisition of India-based communications infrastructure provider https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/caisse-investing-in-u-s-based-utilities-firm-india-based-ivanhoe-cambridge-partner-securing-50m-loan/ Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:00:21 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160297 The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is buying a 30 per cent indirect stake in the Ohio subsidiary of energy firm AES Corp. for nearly US$546 million. This is the Caisse’s second investment in the utilities company, after first investing in AES Indiana. The investment doesn’t grant the Caisse with a change in […]

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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-99/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:00:39 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160144 An article on the Ontario government’s review of preferred pharmacy networks 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. Ontario reviewing impact of preferred pharmacy networks on plan members’ costs, accessibility 2. Canadian employers focusing on workers’ emotional well-being in […]

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]]> Caisse investing in Quebec-based energy company, CPPIB buying stake in data centre operator https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/caisse-investing-in-quebec-based-energy-company-cppib-buying-stake-in-data-centre-operator/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:00:41 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159821 The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing $575 million in Montreal-based natural gas company Énergir. The investment, which will be made in partnership with the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, is designed to fund a decarbonization and resilience strategy at Énergir and will fund renewable energy projects and renewable natural gas production plants, according […]

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