Canadian VC deals on the decline in first half of 2019
The number of Canadian venture capital deals declined in the first half of 2019, according to research from PwC Canada. The total amount raised by…
- By: Staff
- August 6, 2019 January 9, 2021
- 07:54
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PSP Investments completes sale of Advisor Group
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board, alongside private equity firm Lightyear Capital, have completed the sale of Advisor Group Inc. to Reverence Capital Partners. Since…
- By: Staff
- August 2, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 15:00
Fed chief struggles to manage a wild card: Trump trade wars
After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates Wednesday for the first time in a decade, Chairman Jerome Powell made a striking acknowledgement: In the Trump…
- By: Josh Boak, the Associated Press
- August 2, 2019 January 9, 2021
- 09:17
What does Elizabeth Warren’s proposed legislation mean for the future of private equity?
Senator Elizabeth Warren, who is running to become the next presidential candidate for the U.S. Democratic Party, has proposed new legislation attacking the private equity industry…
- By: Yaelle Gang, the Canadian Investment Review
- August 2, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 09:00
PEI adds six drugs to formulary at cost of $750,000 a year
Prince Edward Island has added six new drugs to the provincial formulary. People dealing with arthritis, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, heart failure…
- By: The Canadian Press
- August 2, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 08:45
China taking further steps to open up to foreign institutional investors
The People’s Bank of China announced that it’s opening up its financial markets to foreign investors in several new and quite granular ways. Among the…
- By: Martha Porado
- August 2, 2019 January 9, 2021
- 08:28
Gen-X leaders not promoted as often as millennials, baby boomers: study
Generation X employees in leadership roles are overlooked for promotions at higher rates than their counterparts in other generations, according to a study by Development Dimensions…
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 15:00
Fed lowers interest rate for first time since 2008
While many indicators point to the relative health of the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve is lowering the target range for the federal funds rate…
- By: Martha Porado
- August 1, 2019 January 9, 2021
- 10:15
BCI posts 6.1% return for fiscal year, driven by private assets
The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. posted a combined net return of 6.1 per cent for its fiscal year, which ended March 31, 2019. Adding $2 billion…
- By: Staff
- August 1, 2019 November 11, 2020
- 09:00
Feds adding $2.4 million to address workplace sexual harassment
The federal government is providing $2.4 million in funding to two organizations that are working to address sexual harassment in Canadian workplaces. These organizations — Legal…
- By: Staff
- July 31, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 16:00
Mercer Canada appoints wealth business leader in Vancouver
Mercer Canada has appointed Bernard Mercier as partner and wealth business leader for its Vancouver division. In the new role, he’ll be responsible for service…
- By: Staff
- July 31, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 15:00
Mercer appoints new partner, Vancouver wealth business leader
Mercer Canada has appointed Bernard Mercier as partner and wealth business leader for its Vancouver division. He’ll be responsible for service offerings as well as…
- By: Staff
- July 31, 2019 January 9, 2021
- 12:49
How institutional investors can capture the return potential of 5G tech
The advent of fifth generation cellular technology, 5G for short, has significant implications for institutional investors with patient capital. Many innovative sectors have the capacity…
- By: Martha Porado
- July 31, 2019 November 12, 2020
- 10:30
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:…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 09:00
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,…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 1, 2026 May 21, 2026
- 08:59
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…
- By: Sonya Singh
- May 1, 2026 April 30, 2026
- 08:58