BMO to sell U.S. retirement services business
BMO Financial Group has reached an agreement to sell its U.S. retirement services business to One America for an undisclosed amount.
- By: Staff
- June 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:26
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Industry aims to improve financial literacy
Some of Canada's largest companies in the financial industry have teamed up with charity Prosper Canada and the City of Toronto to offer free financial…
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- June 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:30
Video: DC plans need global fixed income
A global multi-sector fixed income strategy can offer a wide range of opportunities beyond the domestic market, said Terry Moore, portfolio specialist, global multi-sector and…
- By: Jacqueline Louie
- June 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:23
Slow down HFT for fairer markets
Contrary to popular belief, the way to ensure workaday investors can deal fairly with high-frequency traders isn’t to speed up, but to slow down.
- By: Staff
- June 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:16
Manulife Asset Managment promotes Reid
Manulife Asset Management has promoted Michael Reid to the newly created role of senior strategist, pension solutions, within the firm's investment solutions team, effective June…
- By: Staff
- June 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:01
Retirees have nearly $29,000 in annual expenses
Retired Canadians spend, on average, $2,400 per month or $28,800 a year, finds a BMO Wealth Management study.
- By: Staff
- June 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:13
Greece, creditors deadlocked
Greece and its international creditors remained at loggerheads Thursday over reform measures that Athens must introduce to unlock billions of euros in loans and prevent…
- By: Associated Press
- June 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:59
Low interest rates threaten solvency of pension funds, insurers
The current low interest rate environment poses a significant risk for the long-term financial viability of pension funds and insurance companies, as they seek to…
- By: Staff
- June 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 09:35
Why employers should focus on investment literacy
Setting up a DC plan can be relatively easy; getting your employees to enrol and make smart investing decisions is much harder.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- June 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Video: Why global equities matter in DC plans
Canada has the fourth largest equity market in the world but accounts for just 4% of world equity markets, as measured by market capitalization within…
- By: Jacqueline Louie
- June 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:27
Many employees miss work due to financial concerns
It’s no secret that personal finances are a leading source of stress for millions of Americans. But a survey finds employees’ financial worries are a…
- By: Staff
- June 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:08
5 key risks to retirement income
Inflation is the single biggest risk for retirees, with 58% of pre-retirees and 45% of retirees worried about the potential for rising prices to erode…
- By: Staff
- June 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:56
Caisse buys stake in Asian real estate developer
Ivanhoé Cambridge and Dutch pension asset manager APG Asset Management will invest a total of US$920 million in Chongbang.
- By: Staff
- June 24, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 12:49
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
Private company governance risks pushing institutional investors to use strict guidelines
As an active investor, CPP Investments is leveraging its influence in the venture capital space to ensure it finds the right companies to invest in.…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 11:00
Oxford Properties appointing Sara Queen head of U.S. business
Oxford Properties, the real estate arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, is appointing Sara Queen as executive vice-president and head of the U.S.,…
- By: Staff
- May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 11:00
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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 13, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 09:00
Combining innovations in DC plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness: report
The combination of several innovations in defined contribution pension plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness across income levels, according to a new report by…
- By: Benefits Canada
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 15:00
Sounding Board: How to close the mental-health benefits utilization gap in Canadian workplaces
May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when organizations create conversations around psychological well-being through campaigns, webinars and internal communications. In the aftermath of…
- By: Oluwayemisi Peters
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 09:00