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PIMCO fund sees additional withdrawals

PIMCO fund sees additional withdrawals

The Pacific Investment Management Co. Total Return Fund reported outflows of about US$27.5 billion in October, with nearly half of them occurring in the first…

  • By: Staff
  • November 5, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:22
Court approves MTS pension agreement

Court approves MTS pension agreement

The Court of Queen's Bench has approved the implementation plan agreement between Manitoba Telecom Services, its unions and retiree representatives.

  • By: Staff
  • November 4, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:16
Hedge fund industry looks to grow

Hedge fund industry looks to grow

As asset growth in traditional hedge funds from institutional investors continues to slow, hedge fund managers are pinning their hopes on the power of new…

  • By: Staff
  • November 4, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:15
Castille, Ackerley to take on new roles

Castille, Ackerley to take on new roles

Chip Castille and Anne Ackerley will have new roles at BlackRock as of Dec. 1.

  • By: Staff
  • November 4, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:06
Krieger joins Morneau Shepell

Krieger joins Morneau Shepell

David Krieger has moved to Morneau Shepell.

  • By: Staff
  • November 4, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:23
Scotiabank to cut 1,500 jobs

Scotiabank to cut 1,500 jobs

Scotiabank plans to cut about 1,500 jobs—two-thirds of which will be in Canada, including at its head office.

  • By: Staff
  • November 4, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:01
Maximum pensionable earnings to rise

Maximum pensionable earnings to rise

The Canada Revenue Agency will raise the maximum pensionable earnings under the Canada Pension Plan for 2015 to $53,600, up from $52,500 in 2014.

  • By: Staff
  • November 4, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 08:29

Top 40 Money Managers Report: The last five years

A lot has changed for Canada's Top 40 money managers in last five years. Here's a look back at the different themes we covered during…

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:54
Japan’s pension fund to boost equity exposure

Japan’s pension fund to boost equity exposure

Japan's public pension fund will increase its allocation to both domestic and foreign equities as well as begin to invest in alternatives.

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:34
Caisse invests in Denver real estate market

Caisse invests in Denver real estate market

The real estate subsidiary of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, Ivanhoé Cambridge, has purchased an approximate 40% interest in a portfolio of…

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:45
Industrial Alliance invests in Australia

Industrial Alliance invests in Australia

Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. is making its first investment in Australia.

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  • November 3, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:40
Two join National Bank’s board

Two join National Bank’s board

National Bank has appointed Raymond Bachand and Karen Kinsley to its board of directors. Their appointments take effect on Oct. 29 and Dec. 3, respectively.

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:14

Financial Literacy Month resources

November is Financial Literacy Month—a time for Canadians to focus on budgeting and saving. Here are some resources and articles to help you and your…

  • By: Staff
  • November 3, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 00:01

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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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