Canadian Funds Return 8.3% in Q1
Despite strong gains, funds underperformed the benchmark portfolio.
Tag: Canada
CDPQ Raises Low Carbon Asset Target to C$32 Billion in 2020
Pension fund reduced the carbon intensity of its portfolio by 10% in 2018.
The Ontario Health Pension Turns in 2% Return for Tough 2018
Fund’s performance last year was driven by active management decisions.
Canadian Multi-Employer Pensions Fall from Fully Funded in Q4
Funded level of Segal Group model falls to 95% from 102%.
Alternatives
Canadian Pension’s ‘Pivotal Year’ Drives Substantial Progress for Its Alternative Strategies
Robust international portfolio delivered $9 billion in 2018.
Newsmakers
Diversification Steers Canadian Pension Giant’s Ship into the Black
CEO Machin expects the next few years to be ‘much more challenging’ for investments.
Research
Canadian DB Pensions End 2018 in the Red
Tumbling equity markets in Q4 negated a strong first half.
Research
Canadian Fund Managers Post 2.7% Loss in 2018
Solvency ratio for Canadian pension plans drops 2% for year.
Newsmakers
Canada Launches Pension Enhancement Plan
Enhancement will increase benefits and contributions for working Canadians.
Newsmakers
Canada’s Machin Staying the Course with China Despite Tension
Pension board CEO says it will stay cool-headed amid Beijing’s threats over Canadian arrest of tech heiress.
Research
Canadian Pension Funds Tread Water in Q3
Declining Canadian equities, weakness in energy stocks weigh down returns.
Research
Canadian Pension Funds Post Negative Q3 Asset Returns
Funded ratio still rises as declining liabilities offset losses.
Newsmakers
Canada Pension Plan Focuses on Board Gender Composition
Pension says companies with diverse boards perform better financially.
Research
Canadian DB Pension Funds’ Cup Runneth Over
Funded status of Canadian plans surges well above 100% in Q3.
Market Moves
Why US-Mexico Trade Deal Still Must Include Canada
America’s neighbor to the north has been sidelined on NAFTA talks, amid Trump-Trudeau acrimony.