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Plan members unfamiliar with investment options

Plan members unfamiliar with investment options

One-third of Americans who participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan say they are not familiar with the investment options in their plan, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • February 27, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:03
Caisse's assets reach $200 billion

Caisse's assets reach $200 billion

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec reported a 13.1% return in 2013, pushing its assets to $200.1 billion.

  • By: Staff
  • February 26, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:42
Pension Buyouts: Cheap in Canada

Pension Buyouts: Cheap in Canada

They're less expensive here than anywhere else: Mercer.

Net worth of Canadian families rises

Net worth of Canadian families rises

The median net worth of Canadian families has increased, partly due to the increase in financial assets.

  • By: Staff
  • February 26, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:10
Canada’s ranking in global retirement system index drops

Canada’s ranking in global retirement system index drops

Canada has a strong retirement system, but it's lower than it was last year.

  • By: Staff
  • February 26, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:43
RRSP contributions left to the last minute

RRSP contributions left to the last minute

A CIBC poll conducted by Harris/Decima just two weeks before the March 3 RRSP deadline finds that 31% of eligible Canadians have left their planned…

  • By: Staff
  • February 26, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:47
Employers spend more on staff training

Employers spend more on staff training

A report finds that Canadian organizations modestly increased funding for training, learning and development between 2010 and 2012.

  • By: Staff
  • February 26, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:38
Pension buyouts less expensive in Canada

Pension buyouts less expensive in Canada

Canada is the cheapest location to insure retiree DB pension obligations and the United Kingdom is the most expensive location, according to data produced by…

  • By: Staff
  • February 26, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:08
Medavie names new board chair

Medavie names new board chair

The Medavie board of directors has appointed Michael B. Decter as the new board chair.

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 17:34
Mandatory provincial pension could make retirement more secure

Mandatory provincial pension could make retirement more secure

Morneau Shepell suggests a new government-sponsored pension program at the provincial level as a way to improve the retirement system.

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:25
AUM expected to top US$100 trillion globally

AUM expected to top US$100 trillion globally

Global assets under management are expected to reach US$101.7 trillion ($112.8 trillion) by 2020.

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:39
LaSalle invests in Canada for German pension fund

LaSalle invests in Canada for German pension fund

LaSalle Investment Management has made an initial logistics property investment in Canada on behalf of Bayerische Ärzteversorgung Bavarian doctors’ pension fund.

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:25
OMERS reports 6.5% return

OMERS reports 6.5% return

OMERS ended 2013 with $4 billion in total investment income, a $1.3-billion reduction in unfunded liability and an improvement in its funded ratio by three…

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:24

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

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…