Confrontation in Ukraine unlikely to slow global growth
Geopolitical risks brought on by the confrontation between Ukraine and Russia are unlikely to slow global GDP growth in 2014.
- By: Staff
- March 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:32
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Osler practice receives recognition
Osler’s pensions and benefits practice has once again been ranked in Band 1 by Chambers Global 2014: The World’s Leading Business Lawyers.
- By: Staff
- March 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:03
Oliver becomes finance minister
Joe Oliver was sworn in as Canada's new finance minister on Wednesday morning.
- By: Staff
- March 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:16
Hedge fund assets reach new high
Hedge funds posted their best performance in the last 12 months, up 1.79% with fund managers delivering performance-based gains of US$15 billion and recording net…
- By: Staff
- March 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:33
Recognition for McCarthy Tétrault group
McCarthy Tétrault’s pensions benefits and executive compensation group has been named one of Canada's top practices by Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Business Lawyers in…
- By: Staff
- March 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:31
Retirement confidence rises for plan members
Americans’ confidence in their ability to afford a comfortable retirement has recovered somewhat from the record lows of the past five years, but it does…
- By: Staff
- March 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:30
Investors worried about geopolitical risk
Global investors are moving toward a "risk-off" stance, taking on greater protection as the prospect of geopolitical instability grows.
- By: Staff
- March 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:24
Flaherty resigns
Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has decided to quit politics and go back to the private sector.
- By: Staff
- March 18, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 17:03
AIMCo appoints three new board members
Alberta Investment Management Corporation has appointed three new members to its board of directors: J. Richard Bird, John T. Ferguson and Robert L. "Jay" Vivian…
- By: Staff
- March 18, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:32
TMX Group CEO to retire
Thomas Kloet, CEO of TMX Group Limited will retire from the company effective Aug. 31, 2014.
- By: Staff
- March 18, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:01
The benefits of pension plans
Pensions help not only provide retirees with the financial support they need but also provide a benefit to the overall economy.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- March 18, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 13:58
Pension participation rates rise in U.K.
The introduction of the National Employment Savings Trust in the United Kingdom has increased pension membership.
- By: Staff
- March 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:44
Koo moves back to consulting
Aon Hewitt Canada has appointed James Koo as a partner in the retirement consulting practice.
- By: Staff
- March 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:05
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.…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 11:00
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
Combining innovations in DC plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness: report
The combination of several innovations in defined contribution pension plan design can dramatically improve retirement readiness across income levels, according to a new report by…
- By: Benefits Canada
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 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…
- By: Oluwayemisi Peters
- May 12, 2026 May 12, 2026
- 09:00
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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 12, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 09:00