Tag: CDPQ

Asset Management Culture August 3, 2020

Canadian United Nations Ambassador Chosen to Head CDPQ Global

Lawyer and diplomat Marc-André Blanchard will oversee the fund’s international efforts in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Pensions June 3, 2020

Fund misses benchmark by 1.6%, but reports substantial progress in international markets, liquidity, and stewardship.

Asset Management Culture April 6, 2020

Canadian pension giant provides C$4 billion ($2.83 billion) to help struggling businesses in the province.

Manager Selection January 30, 2020

Head of private placements replaces Michael Sabia, who leaves after nearly 11 years.

Newsmakers November 14, 2019

Michael Sabia departs after a transformative 11-year run at the Canadian pension plan.

October 17, 2019

Pensions exploring the world economies and infrastructure to find different avenues for return.

Newsmakers August 8, 2019

Six-month returns fall short due to weak real assets performance.

Regulation June 27, 2019

Alfonso Graceffa accuses pension giant of conducting smear campaign against him.

Asset Allocation May 15, 2019

The $173 million in debt financing is part of the Canada fund’s greener, low-carbon investment mission.

Asset Allocation March 29, 2019

Pension fund reduced the carbon intensity of its portfolio by 10% in 2018.

Alternatives February 25, 2019

Robust international portfolio delivered $9 billion in 2018.

Asset Management Culture November 30, 2018

Platform will invest up to $1 billion in Colombian infrastructure projects and companies.

Newsmakers October 10, 2018

Partnership acquires majority stake in fintech firm FNZ in first investment deal.

Asset Allocation August 3, 2018

Equities are among the highest performers for the Canadian pension fund’s mid-year returns.

Asset Allocation July 25, 2018

The deal is the second major construction project for the huge Canadian pension fund.