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HOOPP Beefs Up Its ILS Investments in 2022

Pension Pulse

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is just one of the numerous pension fund and major ILS investors we track in our directories here. First, read my comment covering HOOPP's 2022 results where the plan remains fully funded despite losing 8.6% last year.

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Will OMERS and BCI Drown Along With Thames Water?

Pension Pulse

The company is still in talks with its shareholders about raising as much as £1 billion in fresh funds following a £500 million injection agreed last year. Its largest shareholder is Canadian pension fund Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (Omers), which holds a nearly 32 per cent stake.

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The Blackstone Bombshell That Just Shook PE Industry

Pension Pulse

No pension fund wants to invest in private companies that abuse immigrant children. I used to invest in top global hedge funds back in the day and I trusted nobody. I hope that they have an opportunity to be kids, to go to school and not be tired. How can this happen? Where did oversight fail?

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Has CPP Investments Lost Its Ethical Compass?

Pension Pulse

Amir Barnea, associate professor of finance at HEC Montréal, wrote a comment for the Toronto Star asking if Canada is cracking down on taxes, why does our national pension plan pay less than two per cent?: When it comes to performance, Canada’s national pension fund rightfully boasts impressive results. per cent. “My

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Canadian Pensions Urge CSSB to Reconsider Sustainability Reporting Exemptions

Pension Pulse

ESG News reports group of Canadian pension fund giants urge CSSB to reconsider sustainability reporting exemptions: Canadian pension funds challenge CSSB’s proposed exemptions, advocating for global standards. Pension funds warn that exemptions could undermine global alignment and investor confidence.

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CPP Investments and GIP Taking ALLETE Private in US$6.2 Billion Deal

Pension Pulse

Transitioning to a private company with these strong partners will not only limit our exposure to volatile financial markets, it also will ensure ALLETE has access to the significant capital needed for our planned investments now and over the long term. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is acting as legal advisor to ALLETE.

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Are CPP Investments' 'Ideological Goals' Costing Canadians Money?

Pension Pulse

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. Let me begin by stating the only thing I can't stand more than left-wing drivel is right-wing drivel.