Newsmakers
Ontario Teachers Pension Could Lose $95 Million on FTX Investment
The $183 billion Canadian pension fund said its exposure to failed crypto exchange was minimal.
Tag: Canada
With a Recession Enroute, Should Pension Funds Be Worried?
Maybe not, data from WTW and others show. Despite some losses lately, they remain in resilient shape. Here’s how.
Pensions
Canadian DB Plans Weather Market Volatility, Inflation … So Far
With challenging conditions likely to persist, Mercer advises plan sponsors prepare for the worst but hope for the best.
Newsmakers
Worsening Economy Threatens Retirement Security for Canadian Millennials
Survey finds rising inflation and interest rates are putting retirement savings in jeopardy, particularly for those under 35.
Asset Allocation
Pension Advocate Calls for ESG Regulation and Legislation to Guide Canadian Plans
The Association of Canadian Pension Management says administrators are in the dark about ESG fiduciary duties.
Newsmakers
CPPIB Reports 6.8% Net Returns
The fund also highlighted some of its largest individual investments over the past fiscal year.
Newsmakers
Canadian, UK DB Plans Improve Despite Market Volatility and Inflation
Rising bond yields more than offset investment losses to reduce pension liabilities.
Asset Allocation
Crypto Adoption Among Canadian Institutional Investors Accelerates
KPMG says crypto investing among institutional investors is rising sharply and shows no signs of slowing down.
Newsmakers
CPPIB to Collaborate with Inpher to Develop Unique Dataset for Investment Forecasting
The pension fund is hoping Inpher’s technology will give them new information to beat the market.
Newsmakers
Canada’s CDPQ Returns 13.5% in 2021
Canada’s second-largest pension fund’s asset value has grown by C$149.1 billion over the past five years.
Newsmakers
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Takes a Bet on UK Fintech Company Lendable
The pension fund led a $277 million fundraising round for the late-stage venture company.
Risk
Warning: Tossing Russian Banks From the International System Could Backfire
Credit Suisse says removing the lenders from SWIFT may lead to problems similar to the 2008 and 2020 panics.
Asset Allocation
Retirement Plans Are Key for Business Efficiency
A good pension plan can give companies a competitive edge in a tight labor market, according to a recent report.
Newsmakers
Public-Sector Pensions Help Drive Canadian Economy
A report finds Canadian plans add C$82 billion to the country’s GDP annually.
Asset Allocation
CDPQ Invests in M3 Mortgage Group
The Canadian institutional investor has almost 10% of its portfolio invested in real estate.