When fathers take paternity leave, it can actually benefit the health of new mothers, according to a study by economists at Stanford University. The study looked…
As institutional investors continue to wait for Brexit, will anything change as Boris Johnson becomes prime minister? Mere months ago, the consensus was Britain would…
Mercer Canada has appointed Myriam Bélanger as a principal advisor on its health team. Based in the organization’s Montreal office, she’ll be responsible for managing group benefits plans of various sizes…
Institutional investors are focusing on board diversity and an increased clarity of communication with their portfolio companies, according to a new report by EY. The…
The federal government has reached a tentative settlement on multiple class action lawsuits filed by current and former female and male members of the Canadian…
While there are signals that the global economy is slowing down, it doesn’t appear to be quite at recession levels. “That has major investment implications,”…
The European Central Bank joined the U.S. Federal Reserve in saying that more stimulus could be coming soon to support an economy weakening in the…
A group of institutional investors representing US$2 trillion in assets under management is calling on the cement industry to do better on their carbon emissions.…
Pension funds invest in forestry, agriculture, oil and gas, but what about carbon? Later this year, a World Carbon Fund will be launching to provide…
Plan sponsors can expect to see a three to five per cent increase in prescription drug claims in 2019, according to Buck’s annual Canadian health-care…
The Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan posted a 5.33 per cent return for the 2018/19 fiscal year, with $335 million in total investment income, according…
What effect do low interest rates really have on how pension funds invest and what are the long-term consequences? When plan sponsors are underfunded, they have…
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority is creating three new technical advisory committees, which will provide advice and feedback to the regulator on pension sector related…
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:…
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 may be known for quenching thirst and satisfying snack cravings, but the organization’s leadership recently identified another kind of demand: clearer, more personalized…