Canadians’ financial health improves
The health of Canadian households improved in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to Statistics Canada.
- By: Staff
- March 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:34
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U.S. government securities exempted by Ontario’s 10% rule
Ontario has exempted American government securities from the pension law 10% diversification limit, according to a Pension Alert from Borden Ladner Gervais.
- By: Staff
- March 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:29
Perlman joins Medavie Blue Cross
Medavie Blue Cross has appointed Anthony Perlman as vice-president, Ontario.
- By: Staff
- March 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:54
Private equity co-investments gain popularity
Private equity co-investments are becoming increasingly significant, according to a Preqin survey.
- By: Staff
- March 17, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:18
Investors spend more time choosing a restaurant than their investments
While retirement may last longer than a nice dinner, a survey by TIAA-CREF finds that Americans often spend more time picking a restaurant than their…
- By: Staff
- March 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:26
Côté returns to Mercer
Jean-Daniel Côté has rejoined Mercer as partner in its DC consulting team.
- By: Staff
- March 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:23
Businesses under the weather due to harsh winter
The severe weather that has affected some parts of Canada this winter has hurt a quarter of the country's small businesses, according to a study.
- By: Staff
- March 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 08:50
OSFI releases guide for preparation of actuarial reports
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions has issued a guide to inform the pension industry of its current filing and reporting requirements for…
- By: Staff
- March 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:26
Couture joins Buck
Renée Couture has joined Buck Consultants as national practice leader, retirement consulting.
- By: Staff
- March 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:10
Desjardins launches phone health counselling
Desjardins Insurance has launched Health PACT (Prevention, Assistance and Counselling by Telephone), a new service for employees of companies with Desjardins group health insurance.
- By: Staff
- March 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:09
Research centre studies work disability policy
A new research centre aims to develop evidence-based policy options that will allow Canada’s current disability policy system to provide better income support and labour-market…
- By: Staff
- March 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:49
Different way to measure private equity risk
Unigestion has developed a new framework to assess risk in private equity.
- By: Staff
- March 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:49
Caisse, CPPIB invest in engineering firm
Two existing shareholders of WSP Global, the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, are each making an…
- By: Staff
- March 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:15
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