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.
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Newsmakers
Global Pension Funds Shun Russian Investments
Norway’s $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, among other pension funds, will freeze and divest Russian investments.
Asset Allocation
Danish, Canadian Pensions Pump More Money Into Renewables
ATP is investing in what will be the EU’s largest geothermal plant, as CDPQ raises its stake in Énergir owner Trencap.
Asset Allocation
Blackstone Invests $3 Billion in CDPQ-Owned Invenergy Renewables
The Quebecois pension fund will remain a majority owner, and Invenergy management will run the firm.
What’s Both Cool and Hot? Wind and Solar Power Investments, Allocators Say
Seeing lush future profits, institutions are diligently investing in these two renewable energy sources.
Asset Allocation
CDPQ Invests in M3 Mortgage Group
The Canadian institutional investor has almost 10% of its portfolio invested in real estate.
CDPQ Unveils Climate Strategy to Reach ‘Net Zero’ by 2050
The Canadian pension giant plans to completely exit oil production investments by the end of next year.
One Big Reason Canadian Plans Are So Well Off: International Investing
Their overseas exposure is expanding, while US funds stay mostly at home.
Corporate Moves
CDPQ Takes Greater Stake in Energy Firm Énergir with $1.14 Billion Transaction
The firm is expanding and diversifying its business into renewables across North America, the Quebec allocator said.
Europe’s Venture Capital Finally Flowers, Luring Institutional Investors
Why big allocators on this side of the Atlantic, like CalSTRS, CPPIB, and OMERS, are seeding Old World newbie companies.
How Pension Plans Are Investing Lucratively in Toll Roads
The cash flow is solid, except for occasional problems like pandemic-reduced traffic volumes.
Asset Allocation
CDPQ Doubles Down on Security, Controversy
Canadian pension invests in alleged human rights violator G4S and Predator drone trainer CAE Inc.
Alternatives
CDPQ, Cathay Take 50% Stake in Taiwanese Wind Farm
The deal amounts to a $2.7 billion transaction.
Alternatives
CDPQ to Invest $1 Billion into Wind and Solar Firm Invenergy
The Quebec pension fund hopes the funding will cement the renewable firm’s industry-leading position in North America.
Asset Management Culture
Canadian Pension CEOs Call for Increased ESG Disclosure
The eight funds, which represent $1.23 trillion in assets, said it is ‘vital’ that companies report standardized ESG data.