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Pension reform: Exploring new solutions

Pension reform: Exploring new solutions

Panellists at Benefits Canada’s Benefits & Pension Summit in Toronto agreed that Canadians need to save more for retirement, but they were unable to agree…

De-accumulation: What’s next?

De-accumulation: What’s next?

While the first group of baby boomers has already begun to leave the workforce, employers can help provide information to those workers who are preparing…

More expect to retire comfortably

More expect to retire comfortably

Half of Americans who are not yet retired think they will have enough money to live comfortably after they retire, according to a Gallup poll.

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:36
Another win for CIBC Mellon

Another win for CIBC Mellon

For the eighth consecutive year, CIBC Mellon has been named the best sub-custodian in Canada in Global Finance magazine's annual ranking of the World's Best…

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  • May 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 08:58
Workers worry about personal finance

Workers worry about personal finance

Concerns and stress about personal finances are distracting American employees during working hours, impacting their job performance and potentially sapping company productivity, according to a…

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  • May 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 08:57
Scotiabank considers selling CI stake

Scotiabank considers selling CI stake

Scotiabank is looking to sell some or all of its 37% investment in CI Financial.

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 20:13
New views on drug plan management

New views on drug plan management

At 21, Jeff Aarssen was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.

CPPIB buying stake in Finnish firm

CPPIB buying stake in Finnish firm

A European subsidiary of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has agreed to purchase a 15% stake in Citycon, an owner and developer of shopping…

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:38
LSEG considers acquiring Russell

LSEG considers acquiring Russell

The London Stock Exchange Group has confirmed that it's considering a possible transaction involving Russell Investments.

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  • May 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:35
Vanguard expands ETF lineup

Vanguard expands ETF lineup

Vanguard Investments Canada plans to broaden its family of low-cost exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to 21 with the addition of five ETFs.

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 08:44
Boyle moving to Mackenzie

Boyle moving to Mackenzie

Mackenzie Investments is integrating the institutional channel with its strategic alliances channel under new leadership.

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  • May 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 08:33
New president and CEO for Empire Life

New president and CEO for Empire Life

Mark Sylvia has been named president and CEO of Empire Life, effective June 2, 2014.

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 08:20
CalPERS begins CIO search

CalPERS begins CIO search

The California Public Employees' Retirement System has begun the search for a chief investment officer.

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 16:02

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.…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…

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  • 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…