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DC plan members becoming more conservative

DC plan members becoming more conservative

Despite a bullish outlook on the market, American DC plan participants are becoming increasingly conservative, with a preference for fixed income without a solid understanding…

  • By: Staff
  • January 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 16:51
Raftus joins Canaccord Genuity

Raftus joins Canaccord Genuity

Stuart Raftus has joined Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management as its president in Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • January 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 14:43
Desjardins to buy State Farm’s Canadian assets

Desjardins to buy State Farm’s Canadian assets

Desjardins Group has signed an agreement to purchase State Farm Canada's businesses in life and property and casualty insurance, as well as its Canadian mutual…

  • By: Staff
  • January 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:13
RBC launches new ETFs

RBC launches new ETFs

RBC Global Asset Management has launched four new exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

  • By: Staff
  • January 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 12:02
Canadian stocks to outperform in 2014: report

Canadian stocks to outperform in 2014: report

Canadian stocks are likely to outperform American stocks in 2014, finds a new report from CIBC World Markets.

  • By: Staff
  • January 15, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:12
SRPPs: A new model for pensions

SRPPs: A new model for pensions

Pension reform in New Brunswick can be traced to two highly publicized pension plan failures, which reduced incomes substantially below the level promised by the…

CLHIA calls for more infrastructure investments

CLHIA calls for more infrastructure investments

Canada needs increased private domestic investment into longer-term projects, such as infrastructure and renewable energy if it's to remain competitive in the global economy, finds…

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 16:24
Retirement cut short for some Canadians

Retirement cut short for some Canadians

Thirty percent of Canadians over the age of 55 have had their retirement cut short for with 48% being forced back to work due to…

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:39
Compassionate care leave coming to Alberta

Compassionate care leave coming to Alberta

Starting in February, Alberta employers will be required to provide compassionate care leave to their workers.

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 14:21
RBC GAM adds to global equity team

RBC GAM adds to global equity team

RBC Global Asset Management has added 10 global equity specialists to its investment management team in London.

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 13:52
Former OMERS Ventures managing director gets new gig

Former OMERS Ventures managing director gets new gig

Derek Smyth, former managing director at OMERS Ventures and Vision Critical board member, has joined the company as chief revenue officer.

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 13:50
CalPERS posts strongest results in 11 years

CalPERS posts strongest results in 11 years

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) reported a 16.2% return in 2013.

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:39
Revised proposal for debt trade reporting

Revised proposal for debt trade reporting

The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) has reissued for comment its revised debt transaction reporting rule proposal for more timely surveillance and enhanced…

  • By: Staff
  • January 14, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 10:38

SEAMO, Scarborough Charter latest employers to join UPP

The University Pension Plan of Ontario is adding two new plan participants to its structure. Effective May 1, 2026, Southeastern Ontario Academic Medical Organization and…

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2026 May 12, 2026
  • 15:00

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

How employers can support employees with vision loss when using technology for work

When it comes to the use of technology such as smartphones and tablets in the workplace, it’s important for employers to account for employees who…

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…