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Equities expected to outperform bonds

Equities expected to outperform bonds

Canadian and global institutional investment managers expect equities and alternative assets to substantially outperform bonds this year, finds Mercer’s 2015 Fearless Forecast.

  • By: Staff
  • January 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:56
Private equity market remains strong

Private equity market remains strong

The amount of capital raised in the private equity market in 2014 is on track to match 2013's level, says a Preqin report.

  • By: Staff
  • January 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:54
CPPIB invests in San Fran

CPPIB invests in San Fran

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has formed a joint venture with real estate company Hudson Pacific Properties.

  • By: Staff
  • January 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:42
Medavie names new SVP

Medavie names new SVP

Medavie Blue Cross has promoted Eric Laberge to the position of senior vice-president, group business.

  • By: Staff
  • January 8, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:34
7 forecasts for 2015

7 forecasts for 2015

Which direction will stocks and bonds go this year? How will the drop in oil prices affect the economy?

A tactically cautious year ahead

A tactically cautious year ahead

Heading into 2015 it’s fair to say our mindset is more cautious. We remain bullish overall toward equities, but we do see greater risks. It’s…

  • January 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:59
Employers’ aggressive targets risk staff burnout

Employers’ aggressive targets risk staff burnout

Most Canadian employers expect to grow their businesses in 2015 but intend to do so without boosting head count, according to the Hays Canada Salary…

  • By: Staff
  • January 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:47
U.K. pension deficits double

U.K. pension deficits double

The accounting deficit of DB pension schemes for the United Kingdom’s largest 350 companies has nearly doubled in the past year.

  • By: Staff
  • January 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:41
Illinois creates private sector retirement savings plan

Illinois creates private sector retirement savings plan

Legislation to create a retirement plan for private sector employees in Illinois has been signed into law.

  • By: Staff
  • January 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:38
Fiera CEO among Order of Canada recipients

Fiera CEO among Order of Canada recipients

Jean-Guy Desjardins, chairman and CEO of Fiera Capital, is among the 95 Canadians appointed to the Order of Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • January 7, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 10:36
BNY Mellon completes acquisition

BNY Mellon completes acquisition

BNY Mellon has completed its acquisition of Cutwater Asset Management, a U.S.-based fixed income and solutions specialist with about US$22 billion ($25.9 billion) in assets…

  • By: Staff
  • January 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:35
U.S. corporate pension plan funding levels decline

U.S. corporate pension plan funding levels decline

The pension funded status of the largest corporate sponsors in the United States dropped in 2014 as falling interest rates and the impact of new…

  • By: Staff
  • January 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:34
Fewer Canadians confident about personal finances

Fewer Canadians confident about personal finances

Nearly two-thirds of Canadians are entering the new year feeling confident they will reach their financial goals.

  • By: Staff
  • January 6, 2015 September 13, 2019
  • 11:33

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…

Quebec seeks to increase VRSP uptake through minimum contribution rates, new investment options

In its 2026 budget, the Quebec government said it intends to enhance the appeal of voluntary retirement savings plans amid low uptake of the savings…

  • By: Staff
  • April 6, 2026 April 6, 2026
  • 15:00

AI gaining foothold with younger savings plan members, email remains preferred communications tool: survey

More than half (56 per cent) of plan members say email is the most effective way to communicate with them about their savings plans, according…

Coverage of the 2026 Employee Savings Summit

In its sophomore year under the Employee Savings Survey banner, Benefits Canada’s annual check in with plan members about their financial priorities and the condition of…