domestic investments – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:50:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Average Canadian DB pension plan returns 5.1% in Q3 2024: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/average-canadian-db-pension-plan-returns-5-1-in-q3-2024-report/ Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:00:37 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162163 The average Canadian defined benefit pension plan returned 5.1 per cent during the third quarter of 2024, an increase from 1.1 per cent in the previous quarter, according to a new report by RBC Investor Services. It found Canadian DB plans achieved an average return of 9.6 per cent on a year-to-date basis. The growth […]

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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-104/ Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:00:25 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161436 An article on how ‘carewashing’ can negatively impact employers’ well-being strategies 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 employers can avoid ‘carewashing’ their employee well-being strategy 2. Senate passes pharmacare legislation without amendments 3. Investment funds targeting domestic assets […]

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]]> Investment funds targeting domestic assets a roadmap to boosting Canadian infrastructure allocations: expert https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/investment-funds-targeting-domestic-assets-a-roadmap-to-boosting-canadian-infrastructure-allocations-expert/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:00:56 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161294 Investment funds that are designed to entice Canadian institutional investors to allocate more capital in domestic assets could open up conversations regarding the most effective way to boost investments at home, says Colin Busby, director of policy engagement at the C.D. Howe Institute. In September, the Globe and Mail reported there was little interest among […]

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]]> Canadian institutional investors allocating 3% to domestic equities: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/canadian-institutional-investors-allocating-3-of-funds-to-domestic-equities-report/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 19:00:46 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160906 Canadian institutional investors are allocating only three per cent of their funds to domestic equities, according to a new study from London-based think thank New Financial LLP. The report, which analyzed 13 countries’ pension systems, found the U.S. had the highest allocation to domestic equities (44 per cent), while Norway had the lowest (0.5 per cent). […]

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]]> Mandating Canadian pension funds’ domestic investments could harm plan members: study https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/mandating-canadian-pension-funds-domestic-investments-could-harm-plan-members-study/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:00:19 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=157443 A potential federal mandate for Canadian pension funds to increase their domestic investments could end up harming the very people the pension system is set up to protect, according to a new study by the Global Risk Institute. The paper examined the potential effect of official legislation that pushes for increased investments in domestic markets, […]

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]]> CPPIB CEO defends current Canadian investment structure, respects rights of Alberta to consider CPP exit https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/cir-news-news/cppib-ceo-defends-current-canadian-investment-structure-respects-rights-of-alberta-to-consider-cpp-exit/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:00:58 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=156627 In an open letter, John Graham, president and chief executive officer at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, defended the the investment organization’s current exposure to domestic markets. Canadian pension funds have recently faced criticism from business leaders about what they deemed an apparent lack of support and a preference for global investment opportunities. Graham […]

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]]> More work to be done on feds’ plan to encourage domestic pension investments: lawyers https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/more-work-to-be-done-on-feds-plan-to-encourage-domestic-pension-investments-lawyers/ Thu, 23 May 2024 13:00:16 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155907 The federal government’s promise to encourage Canadian institutional investors to invest more domestically is taking shape with two key initiatives found in the 2024 budget. The first involves the creation of a working group led by Stephen Poloz, former Governor of the Bank of Canada, to explore domestic opportunities for Canadian institutional investors in various […]

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