CPP to remain financially sustainable
According to a report, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is expected to be able to meet its obligations to remain financially sustainable over the long…
- By: Staff
- December 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:08
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Workers fall behind on retirement preparedness
Despite improvements in the economy, many working Americans are falling behind on retirement preparedness, with 55% in fair or poor condition when it comes to…
- By: Staff
- December 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:01
Caisse to build Edmonton outlet mall
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec’s real estate subsidiary, Ivanhoé Cambridge, has entered into a conditional agreement with the Edmonton International Airport to…
- By: Staff
- December 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:49
RBC makes management changes after CEO announces retirement
Gordon Nixon, Royal Bank of Canada’s president and CEO, plans to retire effective Aug. 1, 2014, after 13 years in this role.
- By: Staff
- December 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:48
Equities, bonds look attractive: report
Heading into 2014, equity markets from a global perspective are not overvalued, but they’re not cheap either, according to a report from Manulife Asset Management.
- By: Staff
- December 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:37
Australia: Model for CPP Fix?
What we can learn from the Australian experience.
- By: Staff with files from Benefits Canada
- December 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:01
Industrial Alliance to offer VRSPs to employers
Industrial Alliance will begin offering voluntary retirement savings plans to employers in July.
- By: Staff
- December 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:13
Illinois lawmakers approve pension reform
Illinois lawmakers have passed a pension reform bill intended to erase the state's US$100-billion ($106.6-billion) liability.
- By: Staff
- December 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:54
Detroit allowed to cut pensions in bankruptcy
A United States bankruptcy judge has ruled that Detroit is eligible for credit protection and allowing the city to make cuts to its pensions.
- By: Staff
- December 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:21
MSCI launches multi-factor indexes
MSCI is launching MSCI Multi-Factor Indexes in order to provide institutional investors a basis for passively implementing index-linked multi-factor strategies transparently and cost-effectively.
- By: Staff
- December 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:19
Quebec passes VRSP legislation
Quebec's National Assembly has passed Bill 39, which creates voluntary retirement savings plans (VRSPs) in the province.
- By: Staff
- December 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:11
Australia offers lessons as Canada mulls over pension reform: study
As Canada contemplates whether or not to expand its public pension system, it can learn from the experience of Australia, which has managed to increase…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- December 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:39
Funded status of U.S. plans hits five-year high
The funded status of the typical U.S. corporate pension plan in November improved 2.1 percentage points to 93.9%, which was the highest level since September…
- By: Staff
- December 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:52
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