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Ontario to hold PRPP hearings

Ontario to hold PRPP hearings

The Standing Committee on Social Policy is expected to meet next week to consider Bill 57, An Act to create a framework for pooled registered…

  • By: Staff
  • April 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 16:34
DC plan sponsors should be exempt from ORPP: Money managers

DC plan sponsors should be exempt from ORPP: Money managers

Capital Accumulation Plans should be exempt from participating in the proposed Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP), said Marka Yamada, president and CEO of PUP Investing,…

Why investors should care about pricing power

Why investors should care about pricing power

How do you know if you should invest in a company or if it's overpriced?

Budget receives mixed reaction

Budget receives mixed reaction

Tuesday's federal budget received both positive and negative reactions.

  • By: Staff
  • April 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 12:50
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.

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

Ontario Teachers’ reinvesting in wealth management advisor, BCI selling Louisiana electric utility

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is co-leading an investment partnership with Integrum Holdings LP and Lightyear Capital LLC in wealth management advisory firm Allworth Financial.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026
  • 15:00

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…

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…

Flight Centre’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards wins supporting benefits communications strategy

Flight Centre Travel Group’s pair of wins at the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards is supporting the employer’s benefits communications strategy by reminding employees of available…