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T. Rowe Price hires new vice-president of institutional sales

T. Rowe Price hires new vice-president of institutional sales

The Canadian branch of T. Rowe Price Inc. has appointed Jonathan Flegg as its new vice-president of institutional sales. Based in Toronto, Flegg’s role will…

  • By: Staff
  • July 17, 2019 January 9, 2021
  • 08:57
Plan sponsors using generic substitution, co-payments to curb drug plan costs: report

Plan sponsors using generic substitution, co-payments to curb drug plan costs: report

Plan sponsors are increasingly adopting plan design tools to manage their drug plan costs, according to Telus Health’s annual drug trends report. It found private…

Majority of staff value personalization in group benefits plans

Majority of staff value personalization in group benefits plans

The majority (80 per cent) of working Canadians reported their overall well-being would improve if their employer offered a personalized wellness program customized to their…

  • By: Staff
  • July 16, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00
U.S. plan sponsors taking proactive steps to boost member retirement success: survey

U.S. plan sponsors taking proactive steps to boost member retirement success: survey

A disconnect exists between defined contribution plan sponsors’ intentions and actions when it comes to helping employees with financial wellness, according to a new survey…

  • By: Staff
  • July 16, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 08:45
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Is there a dark side to transparency and disclosure?

While investors want more disclosure and transparency, it can come with consequences. When the Securities and Exchange Commission launches an investigation of a firm for…

What investment risks remain as the cannabis market grows?

What investment risks remain as the cannabis market grows?

With the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada and a patchwork of regulations governing its use in various states in the U.S., the sector’s influence…

  • By: Staff
  • July 15, 2019 November 12, 2020
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U.S. likely to avoid recession but data remains weak: outlook

Central banks seem to be changing their tunes, with the Federal Reserve expected to cut rates twice before the year is out, according to Manulife…

  • By: Staff
  • July 15, 2019 January 9, 2021
  • 14:37
Is sex addiction a disability employers must accommodate?

Is sex addiction a disability employers must accommodate?

A Nova Scotia arbitrator has ruled that sex addiction isn’t a disability that employers must accommodate, especially where the condition doesn’t affect the employee’s ability…

Increased odds of cardiovascular disease among workers in negative environments: study

Increased odds of cardiovascular disease among workers in negative environments: study

People who work in negative environments have an increased chance of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Research…

Amazon, seeking more skilled workers, will offer free training

Amazon.com Inc., needing a more tech-savvy workforce, is offering to pay to retrain its employees and help them switch to more technical jobs at Amazon…

CUSMA’s data protection proposals for biologics could raise costs for private plans: PBO

CUSMA’s data protection proposals for biologics could raise costs for private plans: PBO

If the Canada-United States-Mexico trade agreement goes through it could have a significant impact on the cost of private drug plans. Currently on hold until…

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U.S.-dollar Asian bonds growing in market share

U.S.-denominated Asian bonds have reached US$1.1 trillion in outstanding bonds and now rank alongside U.S. high yield and bank loans, according to an Invesco Canada…

  • By: Staff
  • July 12, 2019 January 9, 2021
  • 09:17
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How to gain EM exposure through developed market stocks

Direct exposure to emerging market equities may not be the best way to capture the growth potential of those economies. Instead, investors looking for the…

  • By: Staff
  • July 12, 2019 January 9, 2021
  • 09:16

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…