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FIS Toronto 2024

Solid foundations allow Canadian funds to innovate and grow

The foundations of the modern Canadian pension fund industry were laid decades ago, and organisations today continue to reap the benefits. The Fiduciary Investors Symposium in Toronto heard that the potential of the industry is immense, built on solid principles and an embrace of new technology and processes.

Simon HoyleJune 11, 2024

Investor Profile

PE downturn offers chance for Ontario’s newcomer UPP to cosy up to new GPs

University Pension Plan Ontario is aggressively building out its 20 per cent allocation to private assets, taking advantage of many LPs finding themselves overweight illiquid investments to build new GP relationships.

Sarah RundellMay 21, 2024

FIS Chicago 2022

Why the world is approaching an inflection point on climate investing

A push towards standardised data and more appropriate incentives is bringing greater amounts of private sector capital into play on the path towards net zero emissions by 2050.

Ben HurleyMay 31, 2022

Sustainability Digital – Sept 2021

The challenge of scenario analysis

Scenario analysis shows that the ability of pension funds to pay their pensions will be severely impacted by climate. But a discussion between asset owners at Sustainability in Practice revealed the challenges in the process.

Sarah RundellSeptember 17, 2021

Sustainability Digital – Sept 2020

China ESG risk: the next unknown

One of the most important, upcoming challenges at CalSTRS is how the fund should evaluate Chinese investments from a human capital and environmental standpoint, says Chris Ailman, chief investment officer at the giant pension fund.

Sarah RundellSeptember 25, 2020