Pension Pulse

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The system works exceptionally well, yet in the past year, we have seen increasing calls to change this model and use pension funds as a policy tool. The system works exceptionally well, yet in the past year, we have seen increasing calls to change this model and use pension funds as a policy tool.

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Pension Pulse

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

billion as of March 31, with a five-year annualized return of 14.8 This article was written in late October and it confirms a trend we have been seeing since last year, namely, Canada's large pension funds are tapping into the secondaries market to get rid of underperforming fund stakes to shore up liquidity and diversify vintage year risk.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It's Not Easy Not Being Green The conservative take is that ESG is a thinly veiled leftist agenda that sacrifices returns for ideology. Fossil fuels are becoming a 'sin' industry,'" Ward Warmerdam of Dutch consultant Profundo told the FT. "[It Too Hot for Jumpers: Climate change doesn't bode well for retailers.

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Private Equity Insights

JUNE 18, 2024

NorthWall’s systematic sourcing approach, coupled with a focus on creating bespoke funding solutions, enables the firm to structure opportunities that deliver strong downside protection while targeting uncorrelated returns. The Fund received strong support from a large US-based consultant and an Australian superannuation fund.

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Private Equity Wire

APRIL 5, 2024

US institutional investors are offloading their private equity holdings at slashed prices, reflecting a broader trend of reducing exposure to the illiquid asset class, with pension funds and endowments leading the charge, according to a report by the Financial Times.

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Private Equity Wire

MARCH 18, 2024

Despite a decline in both private equity infrastructure dealmaking and fundraising in 2023, limited partners (LPs) are planning to increase their commitments to the asset class, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group. Deals declined by 18% last year, while global fundraising fell by 50% from a high of $176bn in 2022 to $89bn.

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Private Equity Professional

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Additionally, the firm raised $1 billion in commitments for co-investment vehicles dedicated to investing alongside Fund X. Our consistent and accelerating track record, including significant liquidity returned to investors over the past three years, resonated during our marketing efforts for Fund X.”

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Pension Pulse

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Palash Gosh of Pension & Investments reports CDPQ posts 7.2% return in 2023: Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec, Montreal, delivered a net return of 7.2% in calendar year 2023, slightly below the benchmark return of 7.3%. For the five-year period, CDPQ returned an annualized 6.4%, above the 5.9% 22 release.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In partnership with global management consultancy Arthur D Little, Invest Europe has also released its annual sentiment survey. The survey indicates that fundraising sentiment is turning a corner, while optimism about new sources of capital is growing, including the potential to democratise access to a wider group of individual investors.

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Pension Pulse

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

ABOUT CDPQ At CDPQ, we invest constructively to generate sustainable returns over the long term. As a global investment group managing funds for public pension and insurance plans, we work alongside our partners to build enterprises that drive performance and progress. Alright, my quick thoughts on this deal.

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Pension Pulse

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The modest changes at most of the biggest pension funds are a result of compensation philosophies that emphasize long-term performance of the funds, which is typically measured over five-year horizons. BCI posted returns of 3.5 Its long-term incentive plan is based on five- and 10-year returns. per cent, to $5.38-million

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Pension Pulse

MARCH 14, 2024

Benefits Canada reports OPTrust returns 5.3% in 2023, marks 15 consecutive years at 100% funded status: The OPSEU Pension Trust returned 5.3 It also reported a funded status of 100 per cent, marking 15 consecutive years at a fully funded status. Conversely, returns from infrastructure (2.7 per cent.

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Pension Pulse

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Over the summer, multiple associations representing OMERS members wrote to the government urging it to review governance at the $133-billion pension fund, which invests on behalf of more than 626,000 Ontario public service workers. OMERS earned an investment return of 8 per cent over the past three years and 7.1

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Pension Pulse

MAY 23, 2024

But what’s even more relevant, he says, is that with $88 billion now invested in a province with a GDP of nearly $500 billion, “the Caisse is the pension fund that is the most invested, in the world, in its local economy.” More than ever, Canada’s largest pension funds are being pressed to play the same role in the rest of the country.

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Pension Pulse

JUNE 18, 2024

And Canadians have to understand that [if] the government tries to direct their capital away from being invested for the purpose of maximising risk-adjusted returns, the whole system is at risk. Ambachtsheer said the publication of the book really marked the birth of the modern Canadian pension industry.

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Pension Pulse

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

That's more than half of the fund's estimated total net assets. The third-party report, compiled by consultant LifeWorks, attributes the figure to Alberta's high employment rates, young population, and higher pensionable earnings, which it claims has meant the province has sent billions more into the CPP compared to what it has received.

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Pension Pulse

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Mr. Bethlenfalvy told CBC Radio last week that he had consulted widely, including with workers, who purportedly welcome the OIB. But so far the government hasn’t shared any information about its consultations, let alone results. To be fair, these are early days, and the OIB will need to find its feet. Well, it didn't turn out that way.

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Pension Pulse

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

About CDPQ At CDPQ, we invest constructively to generate sustainable returns over the long term. As a global investment group managing funds for public pension and insurance plans, we work alongside our partners to build enterprises that drive performance and progress. Learn more about Levio at levioconsulting.com.

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Pension Pulse

JULY 24, 2024

Fast forward a couple of years later, private equity had performed well with great returns. billion in assets under management as of December, the priority is to steer the pension’s PE portfolio back to safe waters and ensure its allocation fits within the risk budgets of its 48 depositors. I can't say I'm surprised.

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Pension Pulse

JULY 2, 2024

Fast forward a couple of years later, private equity had performed well with great returns. billion) in assets under management as of December, the priority is to steer the pension’s PE portfolio back to safe waters and ensure its allocation fits within the risk budgets of its 48 depositors. billion ($318.5 billion; €293.2

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Pension Pulse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Advocacy groups have accused the private fund industry of unfair, conflicted and opaque practices that hurt everyday Americans who invest in such funds through their pensions. It's not as if some state pension fund benefits from opacity," SEC Chair Gary Gensler told reporters after the panel's vote.

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Pension Pulse

JULY 18, 2023

Business Wire reports that Norway's sovereign fund tops global transparency ranking: TORONTO — Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Government Pension Fund Global, has topped the list of the most transparent funds according to the Global Pension Transparency Benchmark’s 2023 findings.

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Pension Pulse

APRIL 10, 2024

At CDPQ, we remain steadfast in our conviction that sustainability goes hand in hand with long-term returns. ABOUT CDPQ At CDPQ, we invest constructively to generate sustainable returns over the long term. For more information, visit cdpq.com , consult our LinkedIn or Instagram pages, or follow us on X.

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Pension Pulse

JULY 31, 2024

Fiera Capital stands out for its ability to offer optimized portfolio solutions, combining innovation and precision in risk and return management. Fiera Capital stands out for its ability to offer optimized portfolio solutions, combining innovation and precision in risk and return management.

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Pension Pulse

APRIL 9, 2024

Having built a team of more than 700 staff, including in-house development, design and operations teams, the company promotes its ability to invest in systems, technology, and security which provide an institutional grade living setting for its tenants and reliable returns for investors. What about Canada?

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Pension Pulse

MAY 22, 2024

Ian Bickis of The Canadian Press reports CPP Investments earned 8 per cent in latest fiscal year, net assets rose to $632 billion: Canada's biggest pension fund earned an eight per cent return last year, but significantly underperformed the 19.9 per cent return of its reference portfolio. 10-year net return of 9.2%

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Pension Pulse

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Montr é al, Canada, September 11, 2024 – The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) today published its annual Sustainability Report , which outlines how the organization is building its sustainability capabilities to deliver the long-term returns to support its mandate.

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Pension Pulse

JULY 6, 2023

in Engineering and Wharton School of Business with an MBA, Pereira’s years of financial services industry experience extends to consulting having been with Boston Consulting Group advising a broad range of clients with a focus on financial institutions and consumer companies. After graduating University of Toronto with a B.Sc.

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Pension Pulse

AUGUST 15, 2023

net return for first half of 2023: TORONTO - The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board says it earned a net return of 1.9 The pension fund’s total net assets stood at $249.8 The growth came as the fund earned a 12-month total-fund net return of 4.8 1 the plan was fully funded with a $17.5-billion

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Pension Pulse

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

ABOUT CDPQ At CDPQ, we invest constructively to generate sustainable returns over the long term. As a global investment group managing funds for public pension and insurance plans, we work alongside our partners to build enterprises that drive performance and progress.

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Pension Pulse

MAY 11, 2023

Paulina Pielichata of Pensions & Investments reports CDPQ works to pump $11.2 billion into European private markets: Canadian pension fund Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec has recently moved into its new London headquarters as it is working to deploy C$15 billion ($11.2 billion) in private markets across Europe.

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Pension Pulse

AUGUST 7, 2023

They’re talking about asset management firms, in which public pension funds often have investments, supporting shareholder proposals meant to achieve social justice or climate objectives yet of dubious financial value. They could simply carry on trying to maximize returns. But at least they were elected to do so.)

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Pension Pulse

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Then it has been a lengthy process of consulting with our clients and helping them understand how this fits into their portfolios,” Ms. AIMCo invests around the world on behalf of 17 clients, which include pensions for teachers, police, municipal workers and others. Puffer said.

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Pension Pulse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Fernandez Investors who successfully manage these new risks may also find new rewards, in the form of companies that are better positioned to generate portfolio returns as global economic and market dynamics change, Henry Fernandez, MSCI Chairman and CEO, said at the event.

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The Motley Fool

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. The Stock Advisor service has more than quadrupled the return of S&P 500 since 2002*. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 7, 2024 Martin Small -- Chief Financial Officer Thanks, Chris. active fixed income mutual funds.

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Pension Pulse

JANUARY 24, 2024

The move follows a similar initiative by Ontario Teachers' Pension Fund, announced last June. ABOUT CDPQ At CDPQ, we invest constructively to generate sustainable returns over the long term. For more information, visit cdpq.com , consult our LinkedIn or Instagram pages, or follow us on X.

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The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Previously she was Chief Investment Officer at various state pension funds, including Maryland and Hawaii. After three years I decided I don’t love payments enough to continue to do consulting and m and a and payments. There’s also some sort of, some hedge fund structures that have private equity like investments.

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