OMERS – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:16:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Ontario Teachers’ names Kevin Kerr as executive managing director, portfolio solutions https://www.benefitscanada.com/notice/appointment-notice/ontario-teachers-names-kevin-kerr-as-executive-managing-director-portfolio-solutions/ Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:30:32 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162836 The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Kevin Kerr as executive managing director of its new portfolio solutions department, effective immediately. The department will integrate value creation and portfolio management capabilities from across the Ontario Teachers’ private asset groups, according to a press release, noting Kerr and his team will be accountable for monitoring and […]

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]]> CPPIB launching U.K. real estate joint venture, reinvesting $100 million in U.S. energy firm https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/cppib-launching-u-k-real-estate-joint-venture-reinvesting-100-million-in-u-s-energy-firm/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:00:44 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161729 The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is investing £500 million in a new U.K.-based single-family rental housing joint venture. The initial allocation will give the investment organization a 90 per cent stake in the venture, while its partner, global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson Holdings Inc., will hold a 10 per cent ownership stake […]

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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-105/ Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:11 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161864 An article announcing the winners of Benefits Canada‘s 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards 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. Who are the winners of the 2024 Workplace Benefits Awards? 2. OMERS launching new resources guide to support members’ retirement […]

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]]> OMERS launching new resources guide to support members’ retirement security https://www.benefitscanada.com/pensions/retirement/omers-launching-new-resources-guide-to-support-members-retirement-security/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:00:08 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161551 The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System recently launched a new hub on its member website dedicated to retirement income sources. The new webpage is designed to support the OMERS’ members on their retirement savings and planning journey, emphasizing the importance of a secure and stable income foundation in retirement. This includes interactive tools to illustrate the […]

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]]> How institutional investors are approaching digital infrastructure assets https://www.benefitscanada.com/archives_/benefits-canada-archive/how-institutional-investors-are-approaching-digital-infrastructure-assets/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:55:48 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160872 For institutional investors looking to add some glitz to their portfolio, digital infrastructure may not be the right asset class. Benn Mikula and his colleagues at Cordiant Capital Inc. have a nickname for the group of assets — which includes communications towers, data centres and fibre optics — typically featured in a digital infrastructure portfolio. […]

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]]> CPPIB reinvesting $532M in Brazilian water firm, OMERS increasing stake in Indian infrastructure fund https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/emerging-global-markets-canadian-investment-review/cppib-reinvesting-532m-in-brazilian-water-firm-omers-increasing-stake-in-indian-infrastructure-fund/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:00:45 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160008 The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is reinvesting $532 million in its majority-owned Brazilian water and sanitation company Iguá Saneamento. The new financial commitment will fund the company’s growth in the Brazilian state of Sergipe, according to a press release. “This sector has significant room for growth while also providing opportunities to invest in long-term, […]

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]]> U.K. looking to Canada’s Maple 8 for inspiration in public pension reform: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/news/u-k-looking-to-canadas-maple-8-for-inspiration-in-public-pension-reform-report/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:00:59 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159479 U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves met with some of Canada’s biggest public sector pension plans this month, as the country looks to reform its public pension system, according to a report by the Financial Times. Reeves is pursuing the creation of a pension model that would allow the U.K.’s local government pension scheme — worth about […]

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]]> OMERS returns 4.4% for first half of 2024 https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/cir-news/omers-returns-4-4-for-first-half-of-2024/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:00:47 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159283 The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System earned a net investment return of 4.4 per cent for the first six months of this year, helped by the performance of its investments in public equities and strong contributions from its holdings in private credit and infrastructure. The fund had a good start to the year, reflecting the […]

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]]> Caisse, OMERS commit US$400M to emerging market energy transition debt https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/emerging-global-markets-canadian-investment-review/caisse-omers-commit-us400m-to-emerging-market-energy-transition-debt/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:00:40 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159148 The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System are investing US$400 million in emerging market energy transition debt. The new investment commitment, which also includes Ninety One Ltd., the U.K.’s Legal and General Investment Management and the Wiltshire Pension Fund, will focus energy transition efforts across emerging markets, […]

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]]> OMERS acquires Italian railway station operator, CPPIB selling office asset for US$264M https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/alts/omers-acquires-italian-railway-station-operator-cppib-selling-office-asset-for-us264m/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:00:56 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=159043 The Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System’s infrastructure arm is partnering with an infrastructure investment fund managed and advised by DWS Group to acquire Italy-based Grandi Stazioni Retail. The operator manages the commercial and advertising spaces in 14 of the country’s major railway stations and hubs for its high-speed rail network. The financial details of the […]

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