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GE considers selling GE Asset Management

GE considers selling GE Asset Management

GE says it will "explore opportunities" to sell GE Asset Management (GEAM) to another investment management firm.

  • By: Staff
  • September 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 13:50
Ontario urges smaller firms to invest in mental health

Ontario urges smaller firms to invest in mental health

It’s a concept large companies are now familiar with: employees’ mental health has a direct impact on morale and productivity. While at least some large…

Manulife, Standard Chartered sign distribution deal

Manulife, Standard Chartered sign distribution deal

Manulife and Standard Chartered have entered into a 15-year distribution partnership providing Manulife the exclusive right to offer its Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) product to…

  • By: Staff
  • September 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:38
The evolving role of HR

The evolving role of HR

With five generations all in one workplace, the workforce of the future will look much different than it does today. As these changes occur, research…

  • By: Staff
  • September 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:49
Medavie names new president

Medavie names new president

Medavie Blue Cross has promoted Eric Laberge to the role of president.

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  • September 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:21
CPPIB to lend US$526 million to builder

CPPIB to lend US$526 million to builder

The CPPIB's credit unit has entered into an agreement to provide a US$526 million construction-to-permanent loan to Kemper Development Company.

  • By: Staff
  • September 10, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:08
Climate Change Matters to Pension Funds

Climate Change Matters to Pension Funds

New study says climate change is one of the top risks to Canadian pension plans

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 18:29
Sun Life to make US$975-million acquisition

Sun Life to make US$975-million acquisition

Sun Life Financial has agreed to acquire Assurant's employee benefits business for US$975 million.

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 17:36
People Watch: On the move in August

People Watch: On the move in August

Here's a look at the people on the move in August 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:01
Women face gender pension gap

Women face gender pension gap

In both developed and developing economies, the risk of poverty in old age falls disproportionately on women, the Financial Times reports.

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:27
Bank of Canada keeps rate steady

Bank of Canada keeps rate steady

The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate on hold at 0.5% and says the resource sector continues to adjust to lower prices…

IFIC dislikes voluntary CPP

IFIC dislikes voluntary CPP

The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) isn't in favour of a voluntary CPP.

  • By: Staff
  • September 9, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:09
Pension funds need to consider climate change risks: Study

Pension funds need to consider climate change risks: Study

Climate change is one of the biggest risks faced by Canadian pension plans and plan managers may be forced into taking public stands to fulfil…

Canadian institutional investors post 0.52% investment return in Q1 2026: report

Canadian institutional investors saw a median return of 0.52 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report by CIBC Mellon.…

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  • May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
  • 11:00

Canadian DB plans demonstrate resilience amid AI strain on equity market, global uncertainty: expert

Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors are finding portfolio resiliency in an environment challenged by questions about the technology sector in the U.S., says Katie…

SEAMO, Scarborough Charter latest employers to join UPP

The University Pension Plan of Ontario is adding two new plan participants to its structure. Effective May 1, 2026, Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization and…

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  • May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026
  • 15:00

Unifor, Grand River Transit agreement includes benefits, wage gains

The union representing roughly 820 workers at Grand River Transit in Ontario has ratified a new three-year collective agreement that includes benefits and wage gains.…

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  • May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
  • 15:00

Enbridge among employers expanding support for working caregivers

Working caregivers are placing growing importance on employer support, with 81 per cent saying it’s important for organizations to adopt caregiver-friendly policies, according to new…

Two-thirds of Canadian companies moving towards integrated AI-human workforce: survey

Two-thirds (66 per cent) of Canadian business leaders are moving towards a fully integrated artificial intelligence-human workforce where humans work alongside agents, according to a…