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How will Ontario’s new CBT offerings impact benefits plan sponsors?

Ontario’s new publicly funded cognitive behavioural therapy program is likely to complement, not replace, the CBT offerings that are currently available through group benefits plans, say experts. …

Where should institutional investors target engagement in 2020?

Where should institutional investors target engagement in 2020?

Corporate governance, climate change and human rights in the digital economy are primary focuses for Northwest & Ethical Investments in 2020. The Canadian firm’s annual corporate engagement…

Pension funds set to increase private equity allocations: survey

Pension funds set to increase private equity allocations: survey

The majority (79 per cent) of pension fund and private equity professionals expect their passive private equity allocations to either stay the same or increase…

HOOPP names veteran Jeff Wendling new president and CEO

HOOPP names veteran Jeff Wendling new president and CEO

The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan’s board of trustees has named Jeff Wendling the new president and chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2020. Since…

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CPPIB CEO bullish on oil despite price crash, emissions debate

The chief executive officer of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says Monday’s oil price crash and stock market selloff will hurt Canadian energy companies…

OPTrust returns 11.2% in 2019, lowers discount rate

OPTrust returns 11.2% in 2019, lowers discount rate

The OPSEU Pension Trust saw a strong 2019, ending the year with an 11.2 per cent net investment return and maintaining its fully funded status.…

Caisse buys more shares in Indian solar provider, CPPIB backs Spanish real-estate debt

Caisse buys more shares in Indian solar provider, CPPIB backs Spanish real-estate debt

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is acquiring 717,701 additional shares of Azure Power Global Ltd., bringing its total holdings in the company to…

  • By: Staff
  • March 9, 2020 November 11, 2020
  • 16:00
Half of Canadians working from home regularly: survey

Half of Canadians working from home regularly: survey

More than half (56 per cent) of Canadians work from home on a regular basis, according to a new survey by Epson Canada Ltd. Among this group, 61…

  • By: Staff
  • March 9, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 15:15
Aon and Willis Towers Watson set to merge

Aon and Willis Towers Watson set to merge

Aon and Willis Towers Watson are set to join forces in an all-stock deal for a combined implied value of about $80 billion. The new company…

  • By: Staff
  • March 9, 2020 November 11, 2020
  • 09:02
How did Canadian employers mark International Women’s Day?

How did Canadian employers mark International Women’s Day?

At Hydro Ottawa Ltd.’s third annual International Women’s Day event, employees were invited to solve 15 large puzzles around the room — and think about…

Canadian employers lagging in implementing equality measures: survey

Canadian employers lagging in implementing equality measures: survey

Around International Women’s Day, many Canadian employers are once again talking about the importance of equality in the workplace.  However, a new survey by Mercer, which polled…

  • By: Staff
  • March 9, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00
DC pension plan members want to take risks, but lack knowledge

DC pension plan members want to take risks, but lack knowledge

Back in 1709, the poet Alexander Pope wrote that a little learning is a dangerous thing and a new study of defined contribution pension plan members finds this…

  • By: Staff
  • March 6, 2020 November 30, 2020
  • 15:30
North American employers taking steps to protect staff from coronavirus

North American employers taking steps to protect staff from coronavirus

Amid growing concern over the coronavirus, North American employers are taking steps to protect their employees, according to a new survey by Willis Towers Watson.…

  • By: Staff
  • March 6, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 15:15

47% of Canadian employees relying on workplace benefits to improve well-being: report

Nearly half (47 per cent) of Canadian employees say they’re interested in improving their well-being and plan on using workplace benefits to do so, according…

  • By: Staff
  • March 28, 2024 March 27, 2024
  • 09:00

Expert Panel: CPPIB taking steps to face shifting investment landscape in China

The decision by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board this month to reduce 10 per cent of its China equity team based in Hong Kong…

Ontario continues work on infrastructure bank, target-benefit pension plan framework

In its 2024 budget on Tuesday, the Ontario government reiterated its support for a provincial infrastructure bank to leverage public sector pension investments. The bank,…

  • By: Staff
  • March 27, 2024 March 27, 2024
  • 15:00

Hydro-Quebec’s $185 billion expansion plan getting institutional investor attention: report

A new $185 billion plan by Hydro-Quebec to build out increased power capacity is gaining attention from institutional investors, according to a report by Bloomberg.…

  • By: Staff
  • March 27, 2024 March 26, 2024
  • 15:00

New York State Common Retirement Fund curbing oil and gas investments

The New York State Common Retirement Fund is restricting its exposure in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including divesting a portion of its investment…

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2024 March 26, 2024
  • 15:00

Tim Deacon leaving Ontario Teachers’ for Sun Life Financial

Tim Deacon is leaving his role as chief financial officer at the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan for a leadership role at another financial institution, effective…

  • By: Staff
  • March 26, 2024 March 27, 2024
  • 15:00