global private equity – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:34:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 2024 Global Investment Conference: How the risk-return proposition can help portfolios perform well in a variety of market conditions https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/post-event-coverage/2024-global-investment-conference-how-the-risk-return-proposition-can-help-portfolios-perform-well-in-a-variety-of-market-conditions/ Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:58:09 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=155468 It’s important for institutional investors to view risk mitigation as a way to improve the risk-return proposition and not as a way to express a bearish view on markets, said Rémi Tétreault, associate vice-president at Trans-Canada Capital, during the Canadian Investment Review‘s 2024 Global Investment Conference in April. “It’s about performing well in a wide […]

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]]> Some institutional investors asking fund managers to release capital before committing to more funding https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/some-institutional-investors-asking-fund-managers-to-release-capital-before-committing-to-more-funding/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 14:00:23 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=150737 Some institutional investors are telling private equity managers they’ll only commit to upcoming fund raises if their capital tied up in old funds is released, according to reporting by Bloomberg. Additional requests range from fee discounts and more co-investment opportunities to greater information rights and representation on committees, said the report, noting some are even […]

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]]> Ontario Teachers’ invests $80M in Indian packaging operator, BCI boosts funding for quantum computing firm https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/ontario-teachers-invests-80m-in-indian-packaging-operator-bci-boosts-funding-for-quantum-computing-firm/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:00:13 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=147170 The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is investing $80 million in logistics service provider Xpressbees. The Indian packaging and shipping company, which offers its services across the country, is using cutting edge technology to advance its business, according to a press release. “India is a critical market for our [Teachers’ Venture Growth] Asia strategy, where we […]

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]]> Ontario Teachers’ acquires majority stake in U.K. wealth manager; OMERS backing lithium battery recycling operator https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/ontario-teachers-acquires-majority-stake-in-u-k-wealth-manager-omers-backing-lithium-battery-recycling-operator/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:00:54 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=142952 The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is acquiring a majority stake in a U.K.-based wealth and investment manager. Seven Investment Management oversees more than £21 billion in assets for 2,300 financial advisory firms and 7,000 private accounts, according to a press release, which noted the organization is pursuing a new strategy of growth over the next decade based in organic net […]

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]]> CPPIB backing Brazilian reforestation startup; CPPIB, IMCO and OMERS investing in Swedish car battery maker https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/cppib-backing-brazilian-reforestation-startup-cppib-imco-and-omers-investing-in-swedish-car-battery-maker/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 14:00:02 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=142542 The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is investing US$30 million in reforestation efforts in Brazil’s Amazon region through a private venture partnership. The Amazon Reforestation Fund, managed by Mombak Gestora de Recursos, will also receive an equity transfer of US$500,000 from the CPPIB. It’s the first time the CPPIB is investing in Brazilian reforestation. In […]

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]]> Ontario Teachers’ selling stake in Irish national lottery operator, Caisse repurchasing shares in Couche-Tard https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/ontario-teachers-selling-stake-in-irish-national-lottery-operator-caisse-repurchasing-shares-in-couche-tard/ Thu, 03 Aug 2023 14:00:01 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=141568 The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is entering into a definitive agreement to sell its majority shareholding in Ireland’s national lottery operator. The pension fund is selling Premier Lotteries Ireland Ltd., which is headquartered in Dublin, to La Française des Jeux, a lottery and online gaming operator for an undisclosed amount. As part of the transaction, PLI’s other […]

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]]> OMERS to acquire Dutch energy infrastructure solutions business, Ontario Teachers’ investing in Australian industrial site https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/omers-to-acquire-dutch-energy-infrastructure-solutions-business-ontario-teachers-investing-in-australian-industrial-site/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:00:22 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=140941 The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System’s infrastructure arm, alongside APG Asset Management on behalf of Dutch pension fund ABP, is signing an agreement to acquire an energy infrastructure solutions business. Kenter, which was previously owned by Alliander Corporate Ventures, provides medium-voltage infrastructure, including transformers and switchgear, and metres to more than 25,000 commercial and industrial […]

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]]> CPPIB acquiring experience management software company, PSP selling 10% stake in locomotive business https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/cppib-acquiring-experience-management-software-company-psp-selling-10-stake-in-locomotive-business/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=140723 The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is acquiring a significant stake in an experience management software provider. The investment organization and Silver Lake, a global private equity firm, are jointly acquiring Qualtrics for US$12.5 billion. The company designs cloud-based experience management tools used by more than 19,000 organizations. Following the acquisition, the company was de-listed […]

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]]> GIC 2023 coverage: Understanding the secondary private equity market https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/post-event-coverage/gic-2023-coverage-understanding-the-secondary-private-equity-market/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:51:25 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=138726 “If it’s in private equity or an alternative asset allocation, it’s a long-term investment strategy,” said Simon Oak, principal at Lexington Partners, during the Canadian Investment Review’s 2023 Global Investment Conference. “Typically, it’s a five-year investment period followed by five years of harvest. Only then can investors measure their returns.” This causes a problem for […]

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]]> BCI investing in financial services provider, building Brisbane apartment complex https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/bci-investing-in-financial-services-provider-building-brisbane-apartment-complex/ Thu, 25 May 2023 16:30:05 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=138780 The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is acquiring a minority stake in a corporate consultant and fund administration provider. Zedra, which provides wealth, governance and administrative services for corporations, pensions, trusts and funds, was launched in the Isle of Man in 2016. It now conducts operations in Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America. […]

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