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Interest in smart beta higher in Canada

Interest in smart beta higher in Canada

A survey finds that smart beta indexes are being sought by institutional investors for their investment utility, helping to achieve broader portfolio objectives such as…

  • By: Staff
  • April 30, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:08
Pier 21, THS Partners enter into agreement

Pier 21, THS Partners enter into agreement

Pier 21 Asset Management has entered into an exclusive sub-advisory relationship with global equity specialist Taube Hodson Stonex Partners.

  • By: Staff
  • April 30, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:07
Ontario proposes changes to pension regulations

Ontario proposes changes to pension regulations

Last week, the Government of Ontario released four proposals in respect of proposed amendments to Regulation 909 under the Pension Benefits Act and is seeking…

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 17:00
Hedge fund performance guide released

Hedge fund performance guide released

The Alternative Investment Management Association has published a new educational guide to understanding hedge fund performance.

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 16:09
Caisse plans Winnipeg outlet mall

Caisse plans Winnipeg outlet mall

Ivanhoé Cambridge, Harvard Developments and Forster Projects have joined forces to develop a 385,000-square-foot outlet mall in Winnipeg.

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 16:03
National Bank Securities plans rebranding

National Bank Securities plans rebranding

National Bank Securities will become National Bank Investments, effective May 12, 2014.

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:45
ACPM welcomes TBP proposal

ACPM welcomes TBP proposal

The Association of Canadian Pension Management has congratulated the federal government on its announcement that it intends to make target benefit plans available to federally…

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:42
The trust edge

The trust edge

Lack of trust is the biggest expense to an organization.

De-risking your DB plan

De-risking your DB plan

De-risking seems to be the topic du jour for Canadian DB pension plans. But not all pension funds need to take risk off the table—and…

Canada issues ultra-long bonds

Canada issues ultra-long bonds

The Government of Canada has successfully issued $1.5 billion in 50-year bonds.

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:51
What you need to know about benefits plan governance

What you need to know about benefits plan governance

Governance is not just for pension plans—it's necessary for benefits plans, too.

Pooled fund managers beat benchmark

Pooled fund managers beat benchmark

Diversified pooled fund managers outperformed the benchmark, on average, in the first quarter of the year.

  • By: Staff
  • April 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:46
Living in a world crippled by debt

Living in a world crippled by debt

Many countries have too much debt today—and debt levels are moving higher, said Dr. Lacey Hunt, executive vice-president of Hoisington Investment Management Company, at a…

Private company governance risks pushing institutional investors to use strict guidelines

As an active investor, CPP Investments is leveraging its influence in the venture capital space to ensure it finds the right companies to invest in.…

Oxford Properties appointing Sara Queen head of U.S. business

Oxford Properties, the real estate arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, is appointing Sara Queen as executive vice-president and head of the U.S.,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
  • 11:00

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

Sounding Board: How to close the mental-health benefits utilization gap in Canadian workplaces

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when organizations create conversations around psychological well-being through campaigns, webinars and internal communications. In the aftermath of…

Flight Centre’s 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards wins supporting benefits communications strategy

Flight Centre Travel Group’s pair of wins at the 2025 Workplace Benefits Awards is supporting the employer’s benefits communications strategy by reminding employees of available…

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