OSC cuts fees for small firms
The Ontario Securities Commission has announced one-time relief on participation fees for certain small registered firms and reporting issuers.
- By: Staff
- February 21, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 09:57
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Is the supplementary pension plan back?
Canada’s top pension guru said his idea for a supplementary pension plan has risen again.
- By: Brooke Smith
- February 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:53
Collaboration leads to affordable pension plan solution
When faced with issues regarding the sustainability of its DB pension plan, Saint John Energy, an electrical distribution utility servicing the City of Saint John,…
- By: Mel Bartlett and Paul Lai Fatt
- February 20, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 11:29
Investors’ retirement portfolios very Canadian
A new poll from CIBC Asset Management finds that only 32% of Canadians who hold stocks in their retirement portfolios plan to invest in markets…
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:17
Near-retirees don’t know much about pensions
Canadians nearing retirement are confident they have enough money to live the retirement lifestyle they desire, but many do not know how much retirement income…
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:14
Mutual fund assets top $1 trillion
Canadians have accumulated savings of $1 trillion in mutual funds, marking the first time in their 82-year history in Canada that funds have topped this…
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 15:07
CalPERS adopts new demographic assumptions
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System board of administration has approved new demographic assumptions, which it says are designed to ensure greater sustainability and soundness…
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:08
New president of Sun Life’s U.S. business named
Dan Fishbein, M.D., will become the new president of Sun Life Financial's U.S. business in April.
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:05
Smart beta assets double
Towers Watson’s institutional investor clients made more than twice as many new investments in smart beta strategies during 2013.
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 14:04
Debt stops Canadians from saving for retirement
As Canada struggles with high levels of household debt, saving for retirement is taking a backseat for many employees—yet, on average, Canadians expect about a…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- February 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:56
EAPs benefit employers, employees: Study
A study commissioned by Arete Human Resources finds that employee assistance programs (EAPs) demonstrate the benefits of EAPs to both employers and employees.
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:37
Replacement income levels generated by CAPs increase
Replacement income levels generated by capital accumulation plans increased to 64% in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to Eckler’s Capital Accumulation Plan Income Tracker.
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:29
GE Canada chooses CIBC Mellon
General Electric Canada has selected CIBC Mellon to provide custody, fund accounting and benefit payment services for its trusteed pension funds.
- By: Staff
- February 19, 2014 September 13, 2019
- 10:19
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