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IIAC gives thumbs up to budget

IIAC gives thumbs up to budget

The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) has applauded measures announced in yesterday’s federal budget, particularly the increase in the TFSA contribution limit and the…

  • By: Staff
  • April 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:49
Aon Hewitt adds to Vancouver team

Aon Hewitt adds to Vancouver team

There are two additions to Aon Hewitt's Vancouver office.

  • By: Staff
  • April 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:11
Feds post modest surplus in election-year budget

Feds post modest surplus in election-year budget

Federal Finance Minister Joe Oliver reported a $1.4 billion surplus in a long-promised balanced and pre-election budget he delivered here Tuesday.

Changes to TFSAs, RRIFs coming

Changes to TFSAs, RRIFs coming

There weren’t many surprises in the 2015 federal budget, which includes changes to TFSA contribution limits and the amount seniors will be required to withdraw…

Pay attention to managers’ mental health

Pay attention to managers’ mental health

The effect of mental illness on employees has been well studied but not on managers, reports Canadian Business.

  • By: Staff
  • April 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:18
U.S. retirement confidence rises

U.S. retirement confidence rises

American workers and retirees are expressing higher confidence about their ability to afford retirement this year, even though there is little sign they are taking…

  • By: Staff
  • April 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:09
Role of DC plans underestimated

Role of DC plans underestimated

DC pension plans will continue to play an important role in providing retirement security for many years to come, says Morneau Shepell chief actuary Fred…

  • By: Staff
  • April 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:43
Teva makes unsolicited bid for Mylan

Teva makes unsolicited bid for Mylan

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has made an unsolicited takeover offer to buy rival Mylan Pharmaceuticals for US$40 billion.

  • By: Staff
  • April 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:58
Plans to increase TFSA limit come under fire

Plans to increase TFSA limit come under fire

Liberal and New Democrat politicians are criticizing the government’s plans to increase TFSA contribution room, a move expected in the 2015 Budget.

Northern Trust Canada adds new board director

Northern Trust Canada adds new board director

Douglas Nowers has joined the board of directors for Northern Trust Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • April 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:51
Top 5 job interview deal breakers

Top 5 job interview deal breakers

Checking a smartphone isn't a smart move during a job interview because it's the top way for a person to blow their chances with a…

  • By: Staff
  • April 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:42
Budget could change RRIF withdrawal rules

Budget could change RRIF withdrawal rules

The Conservative government is expected to court the support of older Canadians in next week's federal budget with a number of measures aimed at demonstrating…

Active managers continue to lag index

Active managers continue to lag index

How did Canadian active managers do last year?

  • By: Staff
  • April 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04

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…

84% of employers say AI impacting succession planning: survey

More than eight in 10 (84 per cent) employers say artificial intelligence is starting to affect their succession planning, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
  • 15:00

Survey finds Canadians estimate they need an average of $976,835 to retire

Canadian plan members reported a significant drop in the amount they believe they need to retire — from roughly $1.4 million in 2023, 2024 and…

Manitoba to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces

Manitoba is set to become the first province in Canada to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces. The provincial government will amend…

  • By: Staff
  • April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
  • 09:00