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Special Forces Pension Plan
The Special Forces Pension Plan was created in 1979 to serve police officers and senior ranks across Alberta municipalities. It operates as an independent...
Special Forces Pension Plan
The Special Forces Pension Plan was created in 1979 to serve police officers and senior ranks across Alberta municipalities. It operates as an independent jointly sponsored defined benefit plan with oversight split between a corporate board and a sponsor board. Investment execution occurs through allocations to Alberta Investment Management Corporation pools. Current exposures include private equity at 5.53 percent against a 6 percent target, alongside real estate holdings that encompass 8.3 million square feet of office and retail space plus 6.5 million square feet of industrial properties in Alberta. Additional commitments run through the AIMCo Infrastructure Pool, AIMCo Private Equity Pool, and AIMCo Renewable Resources Pool. Geographic reach centers on Alberta with broader Canadian and global private market participation. Net assets stood at 3.52 billion USD as of December 31, 2024. The plan employs Alberta Pensions Services Corporation for administration and retains Aon as actuary since 2021. September 2024: Served as speaker at the ACPM National Conference in Edmonton on pension governance, data security, and asset allocation strategies. It also maintains membership in the Association of Canadian Pension Management and the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Governance separates investment management at AIMCo from plan administration at APS, with the Auditor General of Alberta providing external audit since inception. This structure limits direct operational control while embedding the plan within Alberta public sector investment infrastructure.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1979
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Edmonton
Corporate office
5103 Windermere Boulevard SW, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6W 0S9
Principals
Liz Doughty
Chief Executive Officer
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Special Forces Pension Plan?
Investment management is delegated to Alberta Investment Management Corporation under a mandate that covers public and private markets. The plan sets targets such as 6 percent for private equity and monitors ESG integration through its Responsible Investment Policy.
How does Special Forces Pension Plan source proprietary deal flow?
The plan accesses opportunities exclusively through AIMCo pools rather than direct sourcing. This structure routes commitments into infrastructure, private equity, and renewable resources vehicles managed by the external advisor.
Does Special Forces Pension Plan participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Participation occurs through pooled vehicles and limited partner positions in AIMCo-managed funds. No direct co-investments or SPVs are recorded in available data.
What investment stages does Special Forces Pension Plan typically target?
The plan maintains a long-term horizon suited to pension liabilities. Allocations span public equities, fixed income, and private markets without specified stage restrictions beyond the overall policy framework.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Assets derive from employer and employee contributions to the defined benefit plan covering Alberta police officers. The plan has operated since 1979 under joint sponsorship by local authorities and plan members.
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