Manager Selection
Charles Emond Named CEO of Quebec Pension Fund CDPQ
Head of private placements replaces Michael Sabia, who leaves after nearly 11 years.
Tag: CDPQ
Newsmakers
CDPQ’s History-Making CEO Heads for the Exit
Michael Sabia departs after a transformative 11-year run at the Canadian pension plan.
Canadian Institutions Unlock Unique Opportunities for Alpha Through a Progressive Emerging Markets Approach
Pensions exploring the world economies and infrastructure to find different avenues for return.
CDPQ Returns 8.3% in Five Years, Beats Benchmark
Six-month returns fall short due to weak real assets performance.
Regulation
Former Otéra CEO Sues CDPQ After Being Fired for ‘Ethical Failings’
Alfonso Graceffa accuses pension giant of conducting smear campaign against him.
Asset Allocation
CDPQ and Lightsource BP Beam Capital into Solar Power Projects
The $173 million in debt financing is part of the Canada fund’s greener, low-carbon investment mission.
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.
Alternatives
Canadian Pension’s ‘Pivotal Year’ Drives Substantial Progress for Its Alternative Strategies
Robust international portfolio delivered $9 billion in 2018.
CDPQ, Colombia to Launch Private Equity Infrastructure Fund
Platform will invest up to $1 billion in Colombian infrastructure projects and companies.
CDPQ and Al Gore Firm Unite for ESG Investments
Partnership acquires majority stake in fintech firm FNZ in first investment deal.
CDPQ Assets Hit $308.3 Billion in First Half of 2018
Equities are among the highest performers for the Canadian pension fund’s mid-year returns.
Asset Allocation
CDPQ Fund, AMP Capital Invest $500 Million in Tillman’s Cellular Towers in US
The deal is the second major construction project for the huge Canadian pension fund.
Corporate Moves
CDPQ Names New Head of Infrastructure
Emmanuel Jaclot will replace Macky Tall effective June 1.
CDPQ to Expand In-House Private Equity Team
Pension aiming to cut outside PE costs, boost Singapore office.
Newsmakers
World’s Asset Owners Discuss ESG Investment Plans at United Nations (Part 1)
Hiro Mizuno of GPIF is calling for RFPs to create a new global environmental index.