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Ontario has new rules for pension asset transfers

Ontario has new rules for pension asset transfers

Ontario’s new pension plan merger rules under new versions of section 80 (sale of business) and 81 (same employer mergers) of the Pension Benefits Act…

  • By: Staff
  • December 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:52
AGF loses large institutional client

AGF loses large institutional client

AGF Management Limited noted that it lost a unnamed institutional client when it released its assets under management numbers recently.

  • By: Staff
  • December 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:23
Cantor Fitzgerald Canada hires three from Stifel Nicolaus

Cantor Fitzgerald Canada hires three from Stifel Nicolaus

Cantor Fitzgerald Canada is expanding its institutional equity sales and trading team with the appointment of Brennan Howard, Gabe Vinizki and Kristofer Fisher, who all…

  • By: Staff
  • December 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:21
NDP proposes CPP enhancement

NDP proposes CPP enhancement

The federal New Democratic Party is proposing to expand the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Quebec Pension Plan (QPP).

  • December 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:52
A new approach in underwriting high-cost drugs

A new approach in underwriting high-cost drugs

In recent years, private drug plan sponsors have been faced with a serious issue: an increase in the number of covered individuals claiming very high-cost…

Some employers support CPP expansion

Some employers support CPP expansion

A survey shows that an expanded Canada/Quebec Pension Plan (C/QPP) is considered to be the best way to improve Canada's retirement income system.

  • By: Staff
  • December 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:22
Ontario seeks feedback on PRPPs

Ontario seeks feedback on PRPPs

The Ontario Ministry of Finance has released a discussion paper on pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs).

  • By: Staff
  • December 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:10
Hedge fund managers bullish about growth

Hedge fund managers bullish about growth

As the hedge fund industry matures, most managers are increasingly focused on growth, according an EY (formerly Ernst & Young) survey.

  • By: Staff
  • December 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:09
N.B.’s SRPP model called “unfair”

N.B.’s SRPP model called “unfair”

The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) says it deplores the repeal of New Brunswick's Public Service Superannuation Act (PSSA) and the…

  • By: Staff
  • December 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:04
Balance, integration needed for pharmaceuticals

Balance, integration needed for pharmaceuticals

The world of pharmaceuticals is changing. New, more effective medications are replacing older ones, more biologic treatments are being developed, advances are being made in…

AIMCo sells stake in oil-field services company

AIMCo sells stake in oil-field services company

Alberta Investment Management Company sold its entire equity position of approximately 56 million shares in Precision Drilling on Thursday.

  • By: Staff
  • December 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:11
Federal minister against CPP expansion

Federal minister against CPP expansion

Minister of State for Finance Kevin Sorenson says expanding the Canada Pension Plan will kill jobs.

  • By: Staff
  • December 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:15
Lack of adherence and communication plague drug plans

Lack of adherence and communication plague drug plans

Non-adherence to prescribed medication and lack of communication among the various healthcare stakeholders are two of the main issues that continue to plague Canada’s workplace…

  • By: Staff
  • December 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:25

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…