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Half of North American employees feel less fulfilled compared to five years ago: survey

Half (51 per cent) of North American employees say they feel less fulfilled compared to five years ago, with hybrid workers feeling more fulfilled than…

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2025 January 20, 2025
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Expert panel: Chronic disease management, GLP-1s among 2025 health benefits trends

The previous year was an interesting one in the world of employee benefits plans. Over the previous 12 months, employers have navigated the explosion of…

  • By: Kim Siddall
  • January 21, 2025 January 21, 2025
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How crypto-friendly Trump administration could impact institutional investors

The cryptocurrency-friendly administration of President-elect Donald Trump and an expanding lobbying effort in statehouses could push states to become more open to crypto and lead…

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Climate advocate, institutional investors weigh in on natural gas pipeline holdings

Canada’s public pension funds should rethink the billions of dollars they’ve invested in natural gas infrastructure amid the global push to reduce emissions, says a…

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Beyond Blue Monday: Employee mental health a year-round priority, says expert

While ‘Blue Monday’ may highlight the importance of employee mental health, supporting workers’ psychological safety is a year-round duty, says Mara Notarfonzo, vice-president of total…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 20, 2025 January 17, 2025
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Acera Insurance’s group benefits division expanding to Saskatchewan through BMA Group partnership

Calgary-based Acera Insurance Services Ltd. is expanding its group benefits division to Saskatchewan through a partnership with Saskatoon-based group benefits and retirement consultancy BMA Group.…

  • By: Staff
  • January 17, 2025 January 15, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the impact of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation on financial markets was the most-read story…

  • By: Staff
  • January 17, 2025 January 16, 2025
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Impacts of AI, upskilling, flexible work among employers’ HR priorities for 2025: expert

The impacts of artificial intelligence, upskilling and flexible work are among employers’ and employees’ main human resources considerations for 2025, says Candy Ho, a professor…

  • By: Sadie Janes
  • January 17, 2025 January 20, 2025
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France’s new PM says he’ll renegotiate contested plan to raise retirement age

France’s new Prime Minister François Bayrou announced this week the renegotiation of a contested plan raising the retirement age from 62 to 64, in a…

My Take: Actionable sustainability data needs collaborative approach

The urgency surrounding the climate change crisis is pushing institutional investors to focus on stricter measurements in the fight against confusing data that delays meaningful…

Verizon’s US$5.9BN pension risk transfer faces lawsuit alleging breach of fiduciary duties

Verizon Communications Inc. is facing a lawsuit by retirees alleging the organization breached its fiduciary duties and engaged in prohibited transactions when it completed a…

  • By: Staff
  • January 16, 2025 January 16, 2025
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Communication, clarity helping employers achieve compliance in return-to-workplace push: experts

In the return-to-office push, employers that have been clear with their return policies will find better compliance from employees, says Janet Candido, founder and principal…

CPPIB forming Brazilian real estate joint venture, selling stake in U.S. energy operator

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is creating a new joint venture alongside Cyrela Brazil Realty to explore opportunities in the Brazilian real estate market.…

  • By: Staff
  • January 15, 2025 January 15, 2025
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U.S. DB pension payouts generating US$1.5 trillion in economic output: report

In 2022, U.S. retiree spending — driven by private and public sector defined benefit pension payouts — generated US$1.5 trillion in total economic output and…

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2025 January 13, 2025
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Global REITs return 4.6% in 2024, demand for data centres, senior housing to increase in 2025: report

The performance of global real estate investment trusts was halved to 4.6 per cent in 2024, largely attributed to tentative discourse by the U.S. Federal…

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CPPLC prioritizing employee financial literacy, retirement readiness in 2025

Promoting employee financial awareness and retirement readiness amid the rising cost of living is a priority for the Canadian Public Pension Leadership Council in 2025,…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • January 14, 2025 January 15, 2025
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Financial markets resilient in wake of Trump tariffs threat, Trudeau resignation: expert

While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation is fuelling uncertainty among Canadians regarding the direction of the country, financial markets have been surprisingly resilient in reaction…

Victoria University, more Trent University workers joining UPP

Eligible members of the Victoria University General Pension Plan, along with Trent University’s Contributory Pension Plan for Employees represented by OPSEU Local 365 and the…

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2025 January 13, 2025
  • 09:00

Coverage of the 2024 Investment Innovation Conference

In the search for market-beating returns, institutional investors are facing a shifting geopolitical landscape, ongoing questions about monetary policy and the impact of climate change.…

2024 Investment Innovation Conference: Democrats and Republicans heading for ideology reckoning after presidential election

Following a surprising U.S. presidential election, both major political parties are facing a realignment of priorities, said Lew Lukens, senior partner at Signum Global Advisors,…

2024 Investment Innovation Conference: Canada facing recession, impact of rate cut policy won’t be felt for years

Canadian spending per household trends show the country’s economy is experiencing a recession, said Stephen Poloz, former governor at the Bank of Canada and a…

2024: Investment Innovation Conference: China’s economic recovery plan aims to address structural investment challenges, property market concerns

Institutional investors are putting China’s dominance as an emerging market under consideration at a time of economic uncertainty for the country typically known as a…

2024 Investment Innovation Conference: Finetuning equities selection with inside, outside quant/fundamentals perspectives

When investment managers combine the inside view with the outside view, they make better decisions when it comes to choosing equities, according to Peter Stournaras, head…

2024 Investment Innovation Conference: How asset managers can make investing ‘boring again’ during geopolitical uncertainty

Despite the fact most geopolitical shocks can cause serious social and emotional damage, they have less of an impact on stock returns than many investors…