Asset Allocation
CDPQ Leads $185 Million Funding into AppDirect
The fast-growing online subscription commerce platform will use the Canadian pension giant’s capital to expand overseas.
Tag: CDPQ
Pensions
CDPQ Loses 2.3% in First Half of 2020, Misses Benchmark
However, the C$333 billion pension beat its benchmark over the past five and 10 years.
Asset Management Culture
Canadian United Nations Ambassador Chosen to Head CDPQ Global
Lawyer and diplomat Marc-André Blanchard will oversee the fund’s international efforts in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Pensions
CDPQ Reports Solid Year of Progress Despite Missing Return Target
Fund misses benchmark by 1.6%, but reports substantial progress in international markets, liquidity, and stewardship.
Asset Management Culture
CDPQ Creates Fund to Support Quebec Firms Affected by Pandemic
Canadian pension giant provides C$4 billion ($2.83 billion) to help struggling businesses in the province.
Manager Selection
Charles Emond Named CEO of Quebec Pension Fund CDPQ
Head of private placements replaces Michael Sabia, who leaves after nearly 11 years.
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.