OMERS

One of Canada's biggest pension schemes is seeking to take over pensions administrator Equiniti, according to a report.

A Canadian infrastructure vehicle is set to go head-to-head with the UK government-backed Pension Infrastructure Platform in competition for scheme infrastructure cash.

CANADA - Canadian pension funds kept mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the country afloat in the third quarter, according to PwC.

CANADA/US - Canadian pension fund the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) is opening a New York office to access key private market investments in the US.

CANADA - CPP Investment Board (CPPIB) and Oxford Properties, the real estate arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System, have teamed up to build the Royal Bank of Canada's new Toronto headquarters.

CANADA - The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) has launched a new venture capital arm that will play "a unique role in the industry" by providing funding to North American companies throughout their investment lifecycle.

CANADA/UK - The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) has closed on its previously announced acquisition of V.Group for $520m.

CANADA - The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) has acquired a 7.4 acre multi-purpose site in Toronto including a conference hall, office space, hotel and parking.

CANADA/UK - The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) has signed a deal to acquire Scotland-based shipping services company V.Group for $520m.

CANADA - The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System will increase its contribution rate in 2012 as part of a pre-agreed plan for yearly rate hikes in the three years to 2013.