The mighty bull market falls victim to a tiny virus
In the end, the mighty bull was slayed by a tiny virus. The longest bull market in U.S. history can now be said to have…
- March 13, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 07:45
Latest news in Benefits Canada Archive
80% of U.S. employers set to have financial wellness program by 2023: survey
While fewer than half (42 per cent) of U.S. employers are currently offering financial wellness programs, that number is set to almost double to 80 per…
- By: Staff
- March 12, 2020 November 11, 2020
- 15:30
Caisse buying North American infrastructure developer
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is purchasing infrastructure developer and operator Plenary Americas, the North American branch of Plenary Group Ltd. As…
- By: Staff
- March 12, 2020 November 11, 2020
- 15:15
How are insurers working with plan sponsors amid coronavirus pandemic?
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association has been conducting weekly calls with its members since mid-January to discuss issues around the ongoing coronavirus crisis,…
- By: Melissa Dunne
- March 12, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 09:00
CalSTRS, GPIF and USS Investment Management highlight importance of long-term sustainable growth
The California State Teachers’ Retirement System, together with the Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund and the USS Investment Management Ltd., which manages funds for the…
- By: Staff
- March 12, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 07:20
CAAT sees slight dip in funded status, lowers discount rate
The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s funding status dipped slightly in 2019, to 118 per cent on a going-concern basis from 120…
- By: Staff
- March 12, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 07:06
CAAT’s funded status dips slightly, lowers discount rate
The Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s funding status dipped slightly in 2019, to 118 per cent on a going-concern basis from 120…
- By: Staff
- March 11, 2020 November 11, 2020
- 15:45
Feds loosening restrictions on EI as number of coronavirus cases rise
The federal government is rolling out a $1 billion funding package to help provincial health-care systems cope with the increasing number of new coronavirus cases…
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 11, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 15:15
Institutional investors urged not to overlook Canadian real estate opportunities
While Canadian pension plans are looking further afield for real estate opportunities, are there fresh buys on the home front? Rental apartments are one subset…
- By: Martha Porado
- March 11, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 15:15
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. …
- By: Melissa Dunne
- March 11, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 09:15
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…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 11, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 09:00
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…
- By: Julius Melnitzer
- March 10, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 16:00
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…
- By: Yaelle Gang, the Canadian Investment Review
- March 10, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 09:55
How can plan sponsors help pension members during volatile times?
Once again, we’re experiencing volatile markets. During these times, it’s common to hear the following statements: It isn’t time to panic. This has happened before. Make sure the…
- March 10, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 08:30
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…
- By: Dan Healing, The Canadian Press
- March 10, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 07:22
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.…
- By: Yaelle Gang, the Canadian Investment Review
- March 9, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 16:45
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
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 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?
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…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- March 9, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 09:00
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
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
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
Exploring aviation leasing as an asset class
While pension funds may own traditional asset classes such as buildings, bridges or toll roads, aviation leasing is another asset class available to sophisticated investors.…
- By: Yaelle Gang
- March 6, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 12:26
Canadian DB plan solvency drops off coronavirus scare: reports
The solvency levels of Canadian defined benefit pension plans are down off the back of roiling equity and bond markets in the wake of the…
- By: Staff
- March 6, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 09:00