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The Co-operators, Reformulary Group announce strategic alliance

The Co-operators, Reformulary Group announce strategic alliance

The Co-operators Life Insurance Company has signed a strategic alliance agreement with the Reformulary Group.

  • By: Staff
  • January 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:43
Morneau Shepell opens girls' school

Morneau Shepell opens girls' school

Morneau Shepell Secondary School for Girls officially opened its doors to young women in the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya.

  • By: Staff
  • January 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:02
Caisse cutting stake in BRP

Caisse cutting stake in BRP

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Bain Capital plan to reduce their interest in Ski-doo maker Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) by selling…

  • By: Staff
  • January 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 14:45
Investment tips for 2014

Investment tips for 2014

Financial, resource and discount consumer stocks will lead equity markets in 2014, said André-Philippe Hardy at the Empire Club of Canada’s annual luncheon Thursday in…

  • By: Katie Keir
  • January 13, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:19
West Face Capital launches fund

West Face Capital launches fund

West Face Capital has launched the West Face Alternative Credit Fund Group, designed to invest primarily in privately negotiated credits.

  • By: Staff
  • January 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 16:32
2014 employment trends

2014 employment trends

Employers, take note of the this year's employment trends.

  • By: Staff
  • January 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:38
Investment dealer CEOs say markets are recovering

Investment dealer CEOs say markets are recovering

Despite another challenging year for Canada's investment industry, dealer firm CEOs are, overall, optimistic about the outlook for 2014.

  • By: Staff
  • January 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 14:57
More beat RRSP deadline, but fewer to contribute

More beat RRSP deadline, but fewer to contribute

Many Canadians are getting a head start on saving for retirement this year, but fewer plan to save.

  • By: Staff
  • January 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 14:45
SSgA, MFS partner on active ETFs

SSgA, MFS partner on active ETFs

State Street Global Advisors and MFS Investment Management have announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on exchange-traded product development.

  • By: Staff
  • January 10, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 11:41
Prognosis positive for pensions’ equity investments

Prognosis positive for pensions’ equity investments

Last year was a dream come true for pension funds, and 2014 may be another good year.

BlackRock agrees to end analyst survey program

BlackRock agrees to end analyst survey program

The New York attorney general has secured an agreement with BlackRock to permanently discontinue the practice of systematically surveying analysts for their opinions on firms…

  • By: Staff
  • January 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:21
Retired New York officers, firefighters charged with disability fraud

Retired New York officers, firefighters charged with disability fraud

The Manhattan district attorney has indicted 106 defendants for a massive fraud against the federal Social Security disability insurance benefits program that resulted in the…

  • By: Staff
  • January 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 15:16
Firms aim to boost staff’s financial health

Firms aim to boost staff’s financial health

In 2014, the majority of American companies intend to help their employees improve their financial wellbeing, a factor that can increase workplace productivity.

  • By: Staff
  • January 9, 2014 September 13, 2019
  • 14:03

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…