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Manulife Asset Management hires head currency trader

Manulife Asset Management hires head currency trader

Manulife Asset Management has hired Jason Fromer as managing director and head currency trader, a new position at the firm.

  • By: Staff
  • July 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:31
McAdam joins Mercer

McAdam joins Mercer

Grace McAdam has joined Mercer's Toronto office as a principal in its investment consulting business.

  • By: Staff
  • July 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:10
Arrests made in alleged $4-million benefits fraud scheme

Arrests made in alleged $4-million benefits fraud scheme

Toronto Police have arrested three people over an alleged $4-million benefits fraud scheme directed against the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Manulife.

  • By: Staff
  • July 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:35
Canadians pay down debt first despite retirement concerns

Canadians pay down debt first despite retirement concerns

When granted lump sums, such as tax refunds, most people opt to pay off debt, says new data from Edward Jones.

  • By: Staff
  • July 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:42
Canadians expect to be debt-free by 56

Canadians expect to be debt-free by 56

On average, Canadians expect to be debt-free by the time they are 56 years old although some Canadians see themselves carrying debt well into their…

  • By: Staff
  • July 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:16
Shanghai Composite Index drops 8.5%

Shanghai Composite Index drops 8.5%

The Shanghai share index fell the most since early 2007 on Monday as Chinese stocks suffered a renewed sell-off despite government efforts to calm the…

Teva to buy Allergan unit, drops Mylan offer

Teva to buy Allergan unit, drops Mylan offer

Teva Pharmaceutical has agreed to acquire Allergan's global generic pharmaceuticals business for US$40.5 billion.

  • By: Staff
  • July 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:46
Traditional 8-hour workday is dead

Traditional 8-hour workday is dead

Working nine to five is a thing of the past, finds a CareerBuilder.ca survey. Just because the office is out of sight, it doesn’t necessarily…

  • July 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:43
Anthem to purchase Cigna

Anthem to purchase Cigna

Health insurer Anthem has reached a deal to acquire Cigna for US$48 billion.

  • By: Staff
  • July 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:28
PSP Investments reports 14.5% return

PSP Investments reports 14.5% return

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) reported a total portfolio return of 14.5% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • July 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 00:01
New head of BlackRock Canada named

New head of BlackRock Canada named

BlackRock has appointed Marcia Moffat as head of its Canadian business. She will be joining BlackRock from her role as founder and principal at Compasar…

  • By: Staff
  • July 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:16
U.S. Social Security disability fund to run dry next year

U.S. Social Security disability fund to run dry next year

The 11 million Americans who receive Social Security disability face steep benefit cuts next year, the government said Wednesday, handing lawmakers a fiscal and political…

Most Canadians unaware of TFSA investment options

Most Canadians unaware of TFSA investment options

Half of Canadians are unsure what they can hold in a tax-free savings account (TFSA), finds a CIBC poll.

  • By: Staff
  • July 23, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:21

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.…

  • By: Staff
  • 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…

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2026 May 12, 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…

How employers can support employees with vision loss when using technology for work

When it comes to the use of technology such as smartphones and tablets in the workplace, it’s important for employers to account for employees who…