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Banks fined over forex rigging

Banks fined over forex rigging

Four big banks will pay US$2.5 billion in fines and plead guilty to criminally manipulating the global currency markets going back to 2007.

CPPIB to sell portion of U.S. cable company

CPPIB to sell portion of U.S. cable company

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) will receive about US$1.16 billion in cash and promissory notes as its part of a deal that will…

When is it a good idea to de-risk your DB plan?

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
Employers must monitor 401(k) fees, Supreme Court rules

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

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

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

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.…

Do difficult bosses make their employees better?

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

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

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.

Create gender diversity in the workplace

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…

Specialty drug spending jumps 12%

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 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

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…