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Ontario passes PRPP legislation

Ontario passes PRPP legislation

Ontario has passed the Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPP) Act, 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • May 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:44
Ottawa considers voluntary CPP expansion

Ottawa considers voluntary CPP expansion

The Harper government says it will explore giving people the option to pump more of their earnings into the Canada Pension Plan to boost their…

Multi-factor ETFs bring better returns—and risks

Multi-factor ETFs bring better returns—and risks

This year, the fastest-growing strategy in the realm of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been the use of multi-factor models. This strategy—which provides simultaneous exposure to…

Liquid alternative strategies fund introduced

Liquid alternative strategies fund introduced

Franklin Templeton Investments has introduced its first multi-manager, liquid alternative strategy in Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:13
New addition at Signature Global Asset Management

New addition at Signature Global Asset Management

Allan MacLean-Howard has joined Signature Global Asset Management as vice-president, asset allocation and risk management.

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:51
GSC introduces rewards for good health behaviour

GSC introduces rewards for good health behaviour

Canadians will now be rewarded for good health behaviour through Green Shield Canada's (GSC) Change4Life health portal.

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:39
Higher TFSA limit prompts some Canadians to save more

Higher TFSA limit prompts some Canadians to save more

Twenty-seven percent of Canadians plan to contribute more annually to their tax-free savings account (TFSA) following the federal government's decision to increase the annual contribution…

  • By: Staff
  • May 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:33
How to cope with low interest rates

How to cope with low interest rates

What’s an investment manager to do in a low interest rate environment?

Gen Xers most financially vulnerable

Gen Xers most financially vulnerable

Among the four generations, generation X Americans have the poorest financial habits.

  • By: Staff
  • May 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:05
Future retirees worried about health, money

Future retirees worried about health, money

A report finds the major concerns of Canadians approaching retirement include health and fitness, having enough money, market volatility and inflation levels in that order.

  • By: Staff
  • May 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:49
CalPERS announces infrastructure partnership

CalPERS announces infrastructure partnership

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) announced a A$1 billion Asia-Pacific infrastructure partnership with Australia-based QIC, one of Australia's largest institutional investment managers.

  • By: Staff
  • May 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:35
Rare disease strategy released

Rare disease strategy released

The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) has released Canada's rare disease strategy.

  • By: Staff
  • May 25, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:21
Mind the gap: Highlights of Benefits Canada’s retiree/pre-retiree research

Mind the gap: Highlights of Benefits Canada’s retiree/pre-retiree research

Today’s retirees are in a good place, but pre-retirees aren’t getting the help they need

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.…

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…

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…

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…