Few women have senior roles in private equity firms
Around the world, the proportion of senior positions at private equity buyout firms that are held by women has only increased from 8.7% to 9.0%…
- By: Staff
- March 12, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 13:10
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Market value of pension funds on the rise
In the third quarter of 2013, the market value of Canada’s employer-sponsored pension funds grew 3.1% to $1.3 trillion, according to Statistics Canada.
- By: Staff
- March 12, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 13:09
Smart beta ETF usage expected to grow
A report by Cogent Research on behalf of Invesco says about one-quarter of institutional decision-makers use smart beta exchange-traded funds that number is expected to…
- By: Staff
- March 12, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:13
Ontario should consider supplementary pension plan: Report
As Ontario pushes ahead with pension reform to improve retirement security for its citizens, a C.D. Howe institute report says it should consider a "middle-way"…
- By: Staff
- March 12, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:10
Boomers, millennials worry about economic situation
A survey finds that the two largest generational groups in Canada—baby boomers and millennials—are worried about their economic future, including their lack of pension coverage.
- By: Staff
- March 11, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 16:07
Industrial Alliance to administer federal PRPPs
Industrial Alliance was granted a licence by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions to administer the federal pooled registered pension plan.
- By: Staff
- March 11, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:41
Millennials lack financial literacy
Millennials display low levels of financial literacy, engage in problematic financial behaviours and express concerns about their debt, according to a FINRA Investor Education Foundation…
- By: Staff
- March 11, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:14
Employers foresee a modest hiring climate
Canadian employers expect a modest hiring climate for the second quarter of 2014.
- By: Staff
- March 11, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:24
Caisse invests in BFL Canada
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has provided $8 million in funding to BFL Canada, the country's largest independent commercial insurance broker.
- By: Staff
- March 11, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:23
Aizanman joins Desjardins
Jay Aizanman has joined Desjardins Global Asset Management as director, business development, asset management.
- By: Staff
- March 11, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:13
CLHIA welcomes free-trade agreement
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association welcomes the announcement of a free-trade agreement between Canada and South Korea.
- By: Staff
- March 11, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:13
Crowley gets new role at OMERS
OMERS has appointed Patrick Crowley as executive vice-president and chief operating officer.
- By: Staff
- March 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 12:20
Fidelity promotes Prior
Fidelity Investments has appointed Nancy D. Prior as president of the company’s fixed income division and vice chairman of Pyramis Global Advisors.
- By: Staff
- March 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:35
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