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Gen Y too upbeat about retirement, Fixed income restructuring on the horizon, Brand drug cards: Some plan observations, Meet an Advisory Board Member, Market Watch…

  • By: Staff
  • March 1, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Better days ahead for multi-employer pension plans

Better days ahead for multi-employer pension plans

Multi-employer pension plans (MEPPs) in the United States have a strong future, according to a report.

  • By: Staff
  • February 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 16:48
McKesson CEO gives up part of pension

McKesson CEO gives up part of pension

McKesson's CEO has decided to voluntarily reduce his pension benefit by about US$45 million ($49.7 million) after negative shareholder feedback.

  • By: Staff
  • February 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 16:18
People Watch: On the move in February

People Watch: On the move in February

Here's a review of people on the move in February 2014.

  • By: Staff
  • February 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:00
Employers can help workers cope with cancer

Employers can help workers cope with cancer

About two out of every five Canadians are likely to develop cancer in their lifetime and employers can be more supportive of their workers to…

Fighting rare diseases

Fighting rare diseases

Today is Rare Disease Day and more than 80 countries around the world are participating in the cause.

  • By: Staff
  • February 28, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:38
Lavery picks up 85 staffers from Heenan Blaikie

Lavery picks up 85 staffers from Heenan Blaikie

Another group of Heenan Blaikie staffers have found a new home.

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 17:36
Institutional investors move into fixed income ETFs

Institutional investors move into fixed income ETFs

Fixed income exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are poised to take on a bigger role in institutional portfolios, according to a new report.

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 17:00
IIAC seeking nominees for Hall of Fame

IIAC seeking nominees for Hall of Fame

The Investment Industry Association of Canada (IIAC) has begun accepting nominations for its Investment Industry Hall of Fame.

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 16:03
CPP expansion proposals have weaknesses: Report

CPP expansion proposals have weaknesses: Report

Proposals to expand public pension plans are based on the notion that household savings are inadequate to maintain living standards upon retirement, but a Montreal…

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:32
Teachers' group completes agreements to operate Irish lottery

Teachers' group completes agreements to operate Irish lottery

Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), a subsidiary of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, has finalized terms for a 20-year licence to operate the Irish National Lottery.

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:26
Canadians cut consumer debt

Canadians cut consumer debt

Canadians have made a small dent in reducing their debt load.

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:08
Alberta scales back changes to public sector pensions

Alberta scales back changes to public sector pensions

The Government of Alberta will scale back some of its proposed changes to public sector pension plans announced in September.

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:04

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.,…

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  • 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.…

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  • 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…

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…