While organizational leaders may not be convinced about the return on investment of mental-health programs, the costs of the alternative — doing nothing — are great…
Like Canadian defined benefit plans, many U.S. plan sponsors are purchasing annuities to get out of the pension business. But why are companies choosing the…
BMO Global Asset Management is appointing Nalini Feuilloley as director of its responsible investment team for North America. Nalini was previously head of Canada for…
The Alternative Investment Management Association has published a new handbook on the Canadian alternative investment landscape. “Canada has a long history of excellence in alternatives,”…
Pensions have been imperilled by corporate insolvency before, but three new amendments to federal laws may create stronger protections for employees and retirees. Changes to the…
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing in La Coop Fédérée, the largest agri-food enterprise in Quebec and the only Canada-wide agricultural cooperative. The investment —…
Unifor locals representing Via Rail Canada Inc. employees have opened bargaining in Montreal as contracts are set to expire for more than 2,000 members. Members…
On Sept. 27, the 2019 Defined Contribution Investment Forum delved into the latest trends in behavioural finance and DC plan member engagement, as well as…
A defined contribution plan sponsor’s strategic decisions around asset allocation are far more influential to the performance of the pension portfolio than security selection or…
Defined contribution plan sponsors have a tough job. “Every day that goes by, DC is getting harder and harder to solve for,” said Lorie Latham,…
With cohorts in the workforce behaving differently as they prepare for retirement, it’s important for plan sponsors to consider these differences along gender and generational…
There are two fundamental reasons for including alternatives in a defined contribution pension portfolio, according to Ed Studd, solutions manager for U.S. portfolio solutions at…
Defined contribution plan sponsors are facing challenges that will shape the nature of their legal obligations to employees. Member communication is a key challenge, said…
As we come to the end of another year, we continue to confront an uncertain geopolitical landscape, with wars raging on and leaders tangled in…
One academic argues in favour of public equity’s transparency in a volatile economy, while another looks to private equity’s future gains. Yuanshun Li, associate professor,…
When Grand River Hospital and St. Mary’s General Hospital merged in April 2025, leaders weren’t just bringing together two sites and two cultures, they also…