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Companies spending more on HR technology

Companies spending more on HR technology

Companies around the world are planning to increase and redirect their investments in HR technology as they embrace talent management solutions, HR portals, software-as-a-service (SaaS)…

  • By: Staff
  • June 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 16:57
Current pension system needs reform

Current pension system needs reform

All stakeholders—government, unions, business and citizens—need to focus on cooperating to achieve a sustainable system to fund pensions in the future.

  • By: Staff
  • June 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:53
CPPIB buying part of office tower

CPPIB buying part of office tower

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Hermes Real Estate have agreed to acquire part of a London office tower.

  • By: Staff
  • June 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:12
Debt-free by 53?

Debt-free by 53?

Canadians currently holding some form of debt expect to be debt-free by the age of 53, according to a poll.

  • By: Staff
  • June 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:11
Financial literacy committee seeking applicants

Financial literacy committee seeking applicants

Canada’s first financial literacy leader, Jane Rooney, is looking for influential people within the public, private and non-profit sectors across the country to serve on…

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 13:06
People Corporation makes acquisition

People Corporation makes acquisition

People Corporation has purchased the group benefits business of Bryan H. Lupe and Associates for an undisclosed amount.

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:16
Pension health dips

Pension health dips

The funded status of Canadian pension plans has declined slightly.

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:02
CPPIB intends to invest in Markit IPO

CPPIB intends to invest in Markit IPO

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board plans to invest in financial information services company Markit Ltd.'s initial public offering.

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 08:55
World Cup could impact worker productivity

World Cup could impact worker productivity

World Cup fever could cost the British economy up to £4 billion ($7.35 billion) in lost productivity as millions of soccer—or football—fans take leave or…

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 08:46
Moore joins GEAM

Moore joins GEAM

Geoff Moore has joined GE Asset Management as senior vice-president.

  • By: Staff
  • June 6, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 08:42
Quebec to change income-splitting rules

Quebec to change income-splitting rules

The Quebec government plans to change the eligibility age to 65 for retirement income splitting between spouses to improve the fairness of the tax system.

  • By: Staff
  • June 5, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:58
Brookfield, Fulcrum win private equity award

Brookfield, Fulcrum win private equity award

Brookfield Asset Management and Fulcrum Capital Partners are the recipients of Canada’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Association Deal of the Year Awards for the…

  • By: Staff
  • June 5, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:13
Retirees at risk due to tax rules

Retirees at risk due to tax rules

Many retirees face dramatic erosion of their savings due to outdated government rules, according to a report.

  • By: Staff
  • June 5, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:01

Ontario Teachers’ reinvesting in wealth management advisor, BCI selling Louisiana electric utility

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is co-leading an investment partnership with Integrum Holdings LP and Lightyear Capital LLC in wealth management advisory firm Allworth Financial.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026
  • 15:00

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…

  • By: Staff
  • May 7, 2026 May 6, 2026
  • 11:00

57% of Canadian employees with chronic conditions have missed work, reduced hours: survey

More than half (57 per cent) of Canadian employees with a chronic condition have missed work, reduced hours or taken time off due to their…

  • By: Staff
  • May 11, 2026 May 8, 2026
  • 09:00

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…