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CPPIB contributes more money to real estate joint venture

CPPIB contributes more money to real estate joint venture

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Goodman Group have increased their equity allocation to their Goodman China Logistics Holding joint venture by US$500 million.

  • By: Staff
  • November 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:56
Small pension plans use outdated investing methods: Report

Small pension plans use outdated investing methods: Report

Many smaller Canadian pension plans are mired in outdated investing methods and susceptible to the impact of old-fashioned emotions on their desire to design a…

  • By: Staff
  • November 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:00
LAPP chooses new president and CEO

LAPP chooses new president and CEO

The board of directors of the Local Authorities Pension Plan Corp. has appointed Christopher A. Brown as its new president and CEO.

  • By: Staff
  • November 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:55
Investment industry veteran to lead AIMCo

Investment industry veteran to lead AIMCo

The board of directors of Alberta Investment Management Corporation has appointed Kevin Uebelein as CEO.

  • By: Staff
  • November 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:12
Venture capital industry bounces back

Venture capital industry bounces back

Following a rapid reversal of fortunes at the turn of the millennium, the venture capital industry has experienced largely lacklustre returns, which have led to…

  • By: Staff
  • November 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:58
Companies worry about employees’ retirement readiness

Companies worry about employees’ retirement readiness

The majority of large and mid-size U.S. employers that sponsor DC plans say retirement readiness has become a major issue for their employees.

  • By: Staff
  • November 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:52
Americans retire later than planned

Americans retire later than planned

Among the victims of the Great Recession of 2008 was the retirement expectations of many Americans.

  • By: Staff
  • November 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:37
Arianna Huffington’s secrets to success

Arianna Huffington’s secrets to success

With an active readership posting more than one million comments each month, there’s no doubt Arianna Huffington—chair, president and editor-in-chief of Huffington Post Media Group—has…

Hedge funds up 3.45%

Hedge funds up 3.45%

Hedge funds are up 3.45% year-to-date, with roughly 18% of funds boasting double-digit returns for the year, half the number for the same period last…

  • By: Staff
  • November 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:40
Federal government invests in venture capital fund

Federal government invests in venture capital fund

The Government of Canada has invested in the Kensington Venture Fund, a private sector-led fund of funds, as part of its venture capital action plan.

  • By: Staff
  • November 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:24
New addition at Northleaf

New addition at Northleaf

Northleaf Capital Partners has appointed Edgar Haryanto as an associate on its infrastructure team.

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  • November 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:21
Employees value their benefits

Employees value their benefits

The vast majority of American workers say their benefits package is important to their decision to take a job, as supported by the high take-up…

  • By: Staff
  • November 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:20
Young people expected to work longer

Young people expected to work longer

Today’s young people will live longer, healthier lives than their grandparents, but will spend more of it on the job, whether they like it or…

  • By: Staff
  • November 18, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:15

Expert panel: Canadian institutional investment model needs a re-examination built on purpose

It’s that time of the year when the larger Canadian public pension funds share their 2025 results. Every year, this reporting period leads to comparisons…

Ontario Teachers’ appointing Feifei Wu as senior managing director, investment technology and applied intelligence

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is appointing Feifei Wu as senior managing director of investment technology and applied intelligence, effective immediately. In the role, Wu…

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  • May 7, 2026 May 6, 2026
  • 11:00

Canadian DB pension plans return 0.4% in Q1 2026 amid geopolitical tensions: report

The typical Canadian defined benefit pension plan posted a median return of 0.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new…

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  • May 6, 2026 May 5, 2026
  • 15:00

Report finds financial stress shaping health claims across all employee age groups

Employers are facing growing pressure on their benefits plans as financial stress shapes how employees access care, use coverage and experience health outcomes across life…

  • By: Staff
  • May 8, 2026 May 8, 2026
  • 15:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on British Columbia’s updated pension standards, including the introduction of auto-escalation for defined contribution pension plans, was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past…

Survey finds average pay increases for Canadian employees reach 3.3%, driven by performance

The mean merit pay increase delivered to Canadian employees in March 2026 was three per cent, with average total increases (measuring all types of pay increases,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 8, 2026 May 7, 2026
  • 09:00