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Are target benefit plans the solution?

Target benefit plans may be the answer to many problems facing pension plan design, according to a white paper.

  • By: Staff
  • November 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:46
Caisse sets sail for Australia

Caisse sets sail for Australia

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has acquired a 26.7% stake in the Port of Brisbane for an undisclosed amount.

  • By: Staff
  • November 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:40
Hedge funds started by first-time managers post better returns

Hedge funds started by first-time managers post better returns

Hedge funds launched by first-time managers produce higher returns than funds started by established firms, according to a new Preqin survey.

  • By: Staff
  • November 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:41
Illinois near deal to fix US$100-billion pension deficit

Illinois near deal to fix US$100-billion pension deficit

Lawmakers in Illinois say they have reached a tentative agreement to fix the state's US$100-billion ($105.8-billion) unfunded pension liability.

  • By: Staff
  • November 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:37
Women less confident about retirement saving: Study

Women less confident about retirement saving: Study

Only 56% of American women feel confident that they’re putting away enough money for retirement, compared with 65% of men, according to a survey.

  • By: Staff
  • November 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 12:11
CPPIB invests in India

CPPIB invests in India

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is making its first investment in India's real estate market.

  • By: Staff
  • November 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:02
Tech innovations underused in Canadian healthcare

Tech innovations underused in Canadian healthcare

Technology will continue to transform Canada’s healthcare landscape, but, in the mean time, certain innovations—including some that have permeated other aspects of modern life—remain underused…

Investor confidence falls in November

Investor confidence falls in November

Global investors are less confident than they were a month ago.

  • By: Staff
  • November 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:54
Peugeot CEO gives up €21-million pension

Peugeot CEO gives up €21-million pension

The outgoing CEO of PSA Peugeot Citroën will give up the €21-million ($30.2-million) pension he’s entitled to after union and government leaders criticized the benefit…

  • By: Staff
  • November 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:50
Canadians know little about investing

Canadians know little about investing

Canadians might have to hit the books and brush up on their knowledge of investing.

  • By: Staff
  • November 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:49
Pensions, Private Buyers Head to the Malls

Pensions, Private Buyers Head to the Malls

Big investors power growth in commercial real estate.

Private buyers, pension funds power commercial real estate investment

Private buyers, pension funds power commercial real estate investment

The commercial real estate investment market continues to recalibrate following a summer in which interest rate movements spurred pension fund demand and spooked real estate…

  • By: Staff
  • November 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 12:11
Canadian financial sector needs to stay vigilant: IMF

Canadian financial sector needs to stay vigilant: IMF

While Canada’s financial sector is healthy, the International Monetary Fund says it's essential to remain vigilant against the potential risks from the prolonged period of…

  • By: Staff
  • November 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 12:06

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.,…

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  • 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…