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Boomers don’t want kids’ help funding retirement

Boomers don’t want kids’ help funding retirement

While 72% of younger Canadians aged 18 to 34 say they owe it to their parents to keep them comfortable in retirement, 76% of those…

  • By: Staff
  • January 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:10
Manulife promotes Pedersen

Manulife promotes Pedersen

Manulife Asset Management has promoted Endre Pedersen to chief investment officer, fixed income, Asia (ex-Japan).

  • By: Staff
  • January 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
Millennials more optimistic than boomers about retirement

Millennials more optimistic than boomers about retirement

A BMO study finds 47% of millennials are optimistic about their ability to afford their ideal retirement lifestyle, compared to just 35% of baby boomers.

  • By: Staff
  • January 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:04
Sun Life buying U.S. asset management firm

Sun Life buying U.S. asset management firm

Sun Life Financial has agreed to purchase New York City-based Ryan Labs for an undisclosed amount.

  • By: Staff
  • January 28, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:57
CPPIB appoints two

CPPIB appoints two

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has made two appointments after André Bourbonnais left to become president and CEO of the Public Sector Pension Investment…

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 14:09
Bourbonnais to lead PSP Investments

Bourbonnais to lead PSP Investments

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board has appointed André Bourbonnais president and CEO, effective March 30, 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:23
Russia’s credit rating cut to junk status

Russia’s credit rating cut to junk status

Standard & Poor’s rating agency has downgraded Russia’s credit grade by one notch to junk status, citing a weakened economic outlook.

bcIMC selling Delta Hotels

bcIMC selling Delta Hotels

British Columbia Investment Management Corp. has agreed to sell Delta Hotelsational for $168 million.

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:23
ETF assets to reach US$5 trillion: Report

ETF assets to reach US$5 trillion: Report

Exchange-traded funds will pay a prominent role in the growth of financial investments globally.

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 08:37
New addition at Mercer Canada

New addition at Mercer Canada

John Anderson has joined Mercer in Canada as health and benefits business leader after having gained significant experience with Mercer U.K.

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 08:36
Canadians don’t expect to retire early

Canadians don’t expect to retire early

While more than two-thirds of current retirees finished their careers between the ages of 55 and 64, only 39% of Canadians working today believe they…

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 08:35
Attitudes about mental health at work mixed

Attitudes about mental health at work mixed

Workers have both negative and supportive attitudes about mental health in the workplace.

  • By: Staff
  • January 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:14
BoC to cut again: TD

BoC to cut again: TD

TD Economics predicts the Bank of Canada will cut the overnight rate again this year.

  • By: Staff
  • January 26, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:05

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