When is it a good idea to de-risk your DB plan?
De-risking is a term we’ve heard often in the last few years, as is liability-driven investing. But, in a sense, neither should be necessary, as…
- By: Don Ezra
- May 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
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Employers must monitor 401(k) fees, Supreme Court rules
The United States Supreme Court says 401(k) plans must monitor the investment options being offered, reports Bloomberg.
- By: Staff
- May 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:43
CPPIB invests in South Korea, Germany
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has entered into two joint ventures in South Korea and Germany.
- By: Staff
- May 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:15
Global stock investors expect positive returns in 2015
More than half (58%) of global investors believe their local stock market will post positive returns in 2015, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- May 19, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:28
ESG: Coming to a SIPP near you
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors were always around, but now they’re here to stay. Under the new Ontario Pension Benefits Act (PBA), effective Jan.…
- By: Brooke Smith
- May 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:47
Do difficult bosses make their employees better?
Coddle your staff won't make them better so don't allow "good enough" to be good enough, Profit columnist Deborah Aarts argues.
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:26
10 things found on social media that eliminated job candidates
What job seekers post on their social networking profiles can be both a blessing and a curse for their chances of finding employment.
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 10:45
How options can provide downside protection
Investors can use options to prevent large downside market declines, said Dino Bourdos, a managing director with TD Asset Management.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 13:23
Create gender diversity in the workplace
Colleen Johnston didn’t think she was at a disadvantage when she started in the workforce 30 years ago. Diversity was embedded in her philosophy: business…
- By: Brooke Smith
- May 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:50
Specialty drug spending jumps 12%
Spending on prescription drugs rose by more than 12% in Canada, the biggest annual increase in over a decade, finds a report.
- By: Staff
- May 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:43
Telus Ventures invests in wellness engagement company
Telus Ventures has announced a strategic investment in Sprout, a Canadian organization helping companies engage employees to improve their health and wellness.
- By: Staff
- May 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:17
Firing staff for bad off-hours behaviour has risks, rewards
An Ontario company’s decision to fire an employee caught hurling vulgarities at a female reporter is earning praise in many quarters, but others are questioning…
- By: Canadian Press
- May 14, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 11:00
Plan sponsors consider transferring pension risk
Nearly a quarter looking to shed liabilities.
- By: Staff
- May 13, 2015 September 13, 2019
- 15:50
Caisse, CPP Investments named in New Zealand fintech workers’ class action
Two of Canada’s largest pension funds are named in a US$4.6 billion class action by the employees of a New Zealand-based software company. About 200…
- By: Staff
- April 2, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:00
AIMCo returns 7.5% in 2025 amid private market headwinds
The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is reporting a total fund net investment return of 7.5 per cent for 2025, underperforming its benchmark return by 2.7…
- By: Staff
- April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 15:00
Canadian banks, pension funds have poured billions into ICE contractors: report
Major Canadian banks and pension funds provided tens of billions of dollars to American contractors for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, an investigation…
- By: Kyle Duggan, the Canadian Press
- March 31, 2026 March 31, 2026
- 11:00
Quebec seeks to increase VRSP uptake through minimum contribution rates, new investment options
In its 2026 budget, the Quebec government said it intends to enhance the appeal of voluntary retirement savings plans amid low uptake of the savings…
- By: Staff
- April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026
- 15:00
AI gaining foothold with younger savings plan members, email remains preferred communications tool: survey
More than half (56 per cent) of plan members say email is the most effective way to communicate with them about their savings plans, according…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026
- 09:00
Coverage of the 2026 Employee Savings Summit
In its sophomore year under the Employee Savings Survey banner, Benefits Canada’s annual check in with plan members about their financial priorities and the condition of…
- By: Benefits Canada
- April 6, 2026 April 1, 2026
- 09:00