Mark Wiseman

Asset Classes

That’s what I’m talking about …

When a consortium of investors, which included the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, bought a majority stake in Skype from eBay in September 2009, it was valued at $2.75 billion. This week Microsoft agreed to buy Skype for $8.7 billion in cash.

Amanda WhiteMay 11, 2011

Investor Profile

CPPIB dynamically reviews its total portfolio

The CPPIB is considering the next phase in its total portfolio approach to managing assets, allowing for a more dynamic funding of investments from the policy portfolio, as the nature of the assets in the real portfolio change.

Amanda WhiteApril 20, 2011

Investor Profile

CPPIB privately eyes its 75-year horizon

The $140 billion Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board participated in the largest private equity transaction globally in 2010 with its acquisition of Tomkins plc alongside Onex Corporation. Amanda White looks at the fund’s private investments.

Amanda WhiteFebruary 16, 2011