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Sun Life becomes first insurance company to offer sustainability bond

While many financial institutions are issuing green bonds, Sun Life Financial is the first insurance company globally to issue a sustainability bond, which will cover…

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Fundraising for private capital secondaries slows in first half of 2019

Despite a lull in the first half of the year for private capital secondaries fundraising, the second half of the year looks promising, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • August 9, 2019 January 9, 2021
  • 10:08
Canadian DB pension plans post modest returns in second quarter

Canadian DB pension plans post modest returns in second quarter

Global market volatility drove Canadian defined benefit pension plans’ median returns lower in the second quarter of 2019, according to BNY Mellon Asset Management Canada Ltd.…

  • By: Staff
  • August 9, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 10:00

Are politicians’ attempts to de-globalize affecting institutional investors?

As active attempts to dismantle globalization are disrupting businesses already using tools to push growth and profitability forward, institutional investors need to remain vigilant after…

Toronto Foodora couriers to vote on union certification

Toronto Foodora couriers to vote on union certification

The union hoping to represent Foodora Inc.’s Toronto couriers has filed an unfair labour practice complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board, alleging the company…

  • By: Staff
  • August 9, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00

How is de-globalization affecting institutional investors?

As active attempts to dismantle globalization are disrupting businesses already using tools to push growth and profitability forward, institutional investors need to remain vigilant after…

Sun Life Global Investments names new president

Sun Life Global Investments names new president

Sun Life Global Investments Canada Inc. has named Jordy Chilcott president and senior vice-president of investment solutions. In the new role, he’s oversee the firm and…

  • By: Staff
  • August 9, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 08:45
80% of Canadian employers concerned about retaining talent: survey

80% of Canadian employers concerned about retaining talent: survey

The majority (80 per cent) of Canadian employers said they’re concerned about retaining top talent, with more than a quarter of respondents saying they’re very…

  • By: Staff
  • August 8, 2019 November 11, 2020
  • 15:15
Caisse investing in data centre operator, telecom infrastructure

Caisse investing in data centre operator, telecom infrastructure

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, alongside Fengate Asset Management, is investing in eStruxture Data Centers. The Quebec-based data centre operator currently has…

  • By: Staff
  • August 8, 2019 November 11, 2020
  • 08:30
Morneau Shepell closes acquisition of some of Mercer’s U.S. health, DB businesses

Morneau Shepell closes acquisition of some of Mercer’s U.S. health, DB businesses

Morneau Shepell Inc. has closed the previously announced acquisition of Mercer’s stand-alone, large market health and defined benefit pension plan administration business in the U.S.…

  • By: Staff
  • August 7, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 16:15
Court clears path for SNC-Lavalin to close sale of stake in 407

Court clears path for SNC-Lavalin to close sale of stake in 407

SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. says an Ontario judge has cleared it to proceed with the $3.25-billion sale of a stake in the 407 toll highway, paving…

U.S. workers would value financial benefits at time of a pay raise: survey

U.S. workers would value financial benefits at time of a pay raise: survey

Three-quarters (74 per cent) of employees said financial benefits, such as savings tools, offered by their employer at the time of a pay raise would…

  • By: Staff
  • August 7, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:15
Ontario court rules employee allowed to revoke retirement notice

Ontario court rules employee allowed to revoke retirement notice

The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled an employee was in the right when she rescinded her retirement notice after circumstances changed. In September 2016, Elisabeth…

Editorial: To save for the short term or long term, that is the question

In times of increased economic uncertainty, the number of tough financial choices facing the average person seems to rise exponentially. Clashing priorities battle it out:…

Head to head: In the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, should employees contribute to a DC plan or an ESOP?

One employee touts the benefits of an ESOP, while an academic notes it depends on individual financial circumstances and plan design. Morgan Zirul, store manager,…

PepsiCo Canada enhances financial wellness strategy with personalized platform

PepsiCo Canada may be known for quenching thirst and satisfying snack cravings, but the organization’s leadership recently identified another kind of demand: clearer, more personalized…