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Responsible investment assets hit $1-trillion mark

Responsible investment assets hit $1-trillion mark

After years of tepid growth, assets managed using responsible investment (RI) criteria jumped to $1 trillion as of Dec. 31, 2013, a 68% increase from…

  • By: Doug Watt
  • January 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:11
Expect more surprises from BoC

Expect more surprises from BoC

On Wednesday, the Bank of Canada cut its overnight rate target for the first time since Sept. 2010. The rate’s now 0.75%.

  • By: Katie Keir
  • January 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:47
RBC making US$5.4-billion acquisition

RBC making US$5.4-billion acquisition

RBC has agreed to acquire City National Corporation, a Los Angeles-based private and commercial bank, for US$5.4 billion.

  • By: Staff
  • January 22, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 09:32
Laurentian Bank CEO retiring

Laurentian Bank CEO retiring

Laurentian Bank of Canada president and CEO Réjean Robitaille intends to retire as president and CEO, effective Nov. 1, 2015.

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:24
T. Rowe Price launches two pooled investment vehicles

T. Rowe Price launches two pooled investment vehicles

T. Rowe Price has launched two pooled vehicles for institutional investors in Canada that are based on the company's global growth equity and international core…

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:23
CFA Institute names new CEO

CFA Institute names new CEO

The CFA Institute has named Paul Smith as its new president and CEO, effective immediately.

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:38
Bank of Canada lowers rate to 0.75%

Bank of Canada lowers rate to 0.75%

The Bank of Canada is lowering its target for the overnight rate by 0.25% to 0.75%. It’s been 1% since September 2010.

  • By: Staff
  • January 21, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:38
Should you believe forecasts?

Should you believe forecasts?

Hope economists are right about how equities will do over the next year? Don't hope too much.

Why sitting is bad for employees’ health

Why sitting is bad for employees’ health

A study finds the amount of time a person sits during the day is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and…

  • By: Staff
  • January 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 16:30
Homewood Health buys stake in treatment centre

Homewood Health buys stake in treatment centre

Homewood Health has formed an equity partnership with 360°dtx, a residential treatment facility for addictions and mental health conditions.

  • By: Staff
  • January 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 16:27
Canada’s highest-paid CEOs are…

Canada’s highest-paid CEOs are…

Canada's best-paid CEOs are making big bucks, reports Canadian Business.

  • By: Staff
  • January 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 15:24
How well does auto-enrollment work?

How well does auto-enrollment work?

Automatic enrollment can have a powerful influence on participant saving and investment behaviour, finds a Vanguard study.

  • By: Staff
  • January 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:22
IMF trims Canadian growth forecast

IMF trims Canadian growth forecast

The International Monetary Fund has cut its forecast for Canada and the global economy.

  • By: Staff
  • January 20, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:19

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