U.S. – 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 Canadian pension risk transfer sales decrease to $2.1BN in Q3 2024: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/pensions/defined-benefit-pensions/canadian-pension-risk-transfer-sales-decrease-to-2-1bn-in-q3-2024-report/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:54 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162223 The market volume of annuity purchases by Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors reached an estimated $2.1 billion in the third quarter of 2024, a small decline from $2.5 billion in the previous quarter, according to a new report by Telus Health. It noted some insurers are showing a strong appetite and offer competitive pricing […]

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]]> What could a second Trump presidency mean for Canadian institutional investors? https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/what-could-a-second-trump-presidency-mean-for-canadian-institutional-investors/ Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:19 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=162463 While an arduous U.S. presidential election cycle may have created some market volatility, any uncertainties among Canadian institutional investors may begin to wane following Donald Trump’s election as the 47th U.S. president on Wednesday, says Ian Riach, senior vice-president and portfolio manager at Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions. “Economics tend to trump politics . . . . […]

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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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]]> 2024 Risk Management Conference: AI, energy transition shaping worldwide investment trends at the IMCO https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/post-event-coverage/2024-risk-management-conference-ai-energy-transition-shaping-worldwide-investment-trends-at-the-imco/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:55:52 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160645 The Investment Management Corp. of Ontario is making its strategic allocation decisions based on a guideline of worldwide events that will shape investment themes for decades to come. Speaking during a session at the Canadian Investment Review’s 2024 Risk Management Conference, Nick Chamie (pictured left), the IMCO’s chief strategist and senior managing director of total portfolio […]

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]]> Average Canadian DB pension plan returns 0.4% in September: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/research-markets/average-canadian-db-pension-plan-returns-0-4-in-september-report/ Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:00:50 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=161358 The funded position of a typical Canadian defined benefit pension plan decreased to 107 per cent in August, down from to 107.8 per cent at the end of July, according to Telus Health’s latest pension index. It found a representative pension plan portfolio returned 0.4 per cent for the month due to strong performances by Canadian equities […]

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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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]]> 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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]]> ICPM celebrating 20 years of promoting strong pension governance practices https://www.benefitscanada.com/pensions/governance-law/icpm-celebrating-20-years-of-promoting-strong-pension-governance-practices/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 15:00:44 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160745 The International Centre for Pension Management is celebrating 20 years of promoting strong pension governance practices by regularly engaging plan sponsor members, says Sebastien Betermier, the organization’s executive director. “It’s a milestone and it speaks to the value of having candid and quality exchanges among the pension funds . . . it’s a safe space for them […]

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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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]]> CalPERS CEO pay reaching US$1.2M due to investment performance boost: report https://www.benefitscanada.com/canadian-investment-review/db-investments/calpers-ceo-pay-reaching-us1-2m-due-to-investment-performance-boost-report/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:00:57 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=160461 Marcie Frost, chief executive officer at the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, is receiving a significant bonus that will boost her compensation to more than US$1 million, according to a report from CalMatters. The pay increase for the fiscal year is being attributed to a $667,320 bonus approved by the administrative board, which Frost will […]

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