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Sun Life moving corporate headquarters

Sun Life moving corporate headquarters

Sun Life Financial plans to move its employees from two downtown Toronto offices to a new building near the city's waterfront in 2017.

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:21
Tollette leaves Franklin Templeton

Tollette leaves Franklin Templeton

After nearly two decades at Franklin Templeton Investments, Wylie A. Tollette is leaving.

  • By: Staff
  • February 25, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:35
Top 12 excuses workers have used for being late

Top 12 excuses workers have used for being late

There are many reasons employees say they're late for work, but American employers have heard some strange excuses over the years.

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 14:57
Fund managers optimistic

Fund managers optimistic

A survey finds that fund managers are more optimistic about the prospects for equity returns in most markets, while remaining concerned about world growth and…

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:38
Morneau steps down from C.D. Howe Institute board

Morneau steps down from C.D. Howe Institute board

William Morneau, chair of the C.D. Howe Institute's board of directors, has informed the board that he is resigning from the board effective immediately.

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:53
Detroit’s pensioners to take hit

Detroit’s pensioners to take hit

Detroit's bankruptcy plan has proposed slashing retirees' pensions by as much as 34%.

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:42
Importance of risk management grows

Importance of risk management grows

More than 80% of institutional investors expect risk management to play an even greater role in the investment decision process in the future.

  • By: Staff
  • February 24, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 09:58
TD CEO to get $2.5-million annual pension

TD CEO to get $2.5-million annual pension

Ed Clark, president and CEO of TD Bank Financial Group, will receive a $2.5-million annual pension.

  • By: Staff
  • February 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:36
Morrison gets promoted

Morrison gets promoted

Fidelity Investments has appointed Charles Morrison as president of the company’s asset management organization.

  • By: Staff
  • February 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:18
Investors say volatility is the “new normal”

Investors say volatility is the “new normal”

A BMO Global Asset Management survey finds that 77% of Canadian investors feel that market volatility is the new normal and is here to stay…

  • By: Staff
  • February 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:53
Canadian workers worried about retirement

Canadian workers worried about retirement

While Canadian workers feel their financial situation has improved in the last two years, a survey finds that financial security is still a top concern.

  • By: Staff
  • February 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:22
Active managers beat index

Active managers beat index

Large cap managers in Canada posted their strongest benchmark-relative performance in 12 years in 2013, according to the latest Russell Investments Active Manager Report.

  • By: Staff
  • February 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:14

Corporate wellness incentives to increase

American employers plan to spend an average of US$594 ($660) per employee on wellness-based incentives within their healthcare programs this year, according to a survey.

  • By: Staff
  • February 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:01

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…