Smart beta ETFs more popular with institutional investors
Institutional investors report that they are increasingly using smart beta exchange-traded funds, according to a new study.
- By: Staff
- December 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:45
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Time to Toss Your Benchmark to the Curb
Jacques Lussier gives us a preview of his talk at the 2013 Investment Innovation Conference.
- By: Scot Blythe
- December 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:00
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Guidance on governance options for target benefit plans
As the interest in target benefit plans grows, a new guide by Aon Hewitt says Canada’s pension industry needs to examine the range of choices…
- December 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:03
Auditor general calls OPG’s pensions “generous”
The pension plan at Ontario Power Generation is generous by any standard, according to the 2013 annual report by the province's auditor general.
- By: Staff
- December 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:10
Manulife Asset Management awarded new assets
Manulife Asset Management has been awarded a new fixed income mandate from a U.S. public fund and has also been given additional funding from an…
- By: Staff
- December 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:06
Hiring climate expected to be steady
Canadian employers expect a steady hiring climate for the first quarter of 2014, with employers in the construction sector reporting the strongest job prospects, according…
- By: Staff
- December 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:49
DB, DC need similar qualities
DB and DC plans should be more similar, according to Jim Leech, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan president and CEO.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- December 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:22
Conservatives vote against NDP motion to expand CPP
The Conservatives voted down a motion by the National Democratic Party to expand the Canada Pension Plan in the House of Commons on Monday.
- By: Staff
- December 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:28
ERM critical for wealth management industry: Report
As current business models in the wealth management space are faced with added risk pressure from expanding industry challenges, enterprise risk management has become critical…
- By: Staff
- December 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:05
Leech appointed as special advisor
Ontario Minister of Finance Charles Sousa has asked Jim Leech, the outgoing head of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, to recommend ways to make electricity…
- By: Staff
- December 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:01
Pension assets grew in 2012
Statistics Canada reports that pension wealth advanced to nearly $2.6 trillion by the end of last year, an increase of 9.1% from 2011.
- By: Staff
- December 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:00
Employees’ perception of retirement differs from reality
While many pre-retirees plan to work longer, they may underestimate life expectancy, according to a report by the Society of Actuaries.
- By: Staff
- December 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:59
Disabled still face work barriers
While Canada has made great strides in equal opportunity employment, companies might still be inadvertently discriminating against disabled individuals.
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- December 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:31
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.…
- 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
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…
- By: Blake Wolfe
- May 13, 2026 May 11, 2026
- 09:00
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