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More job changers keep retirement savings

More job changers keep retirement savings

When workers change jobs, an increasing number appear to be leaving their retirement savings intact, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

  • By: Staff
  • November 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:32
Most employee engagement programs inadequate: Survey

Most employee engagement programs inadequate: Survey

More than half (56%) of HR managers around the world concede that their organization’s employee engagement programs fall short on delivering bottom-line results, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • November 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:13
Hedge Funds Searching For Ways to Grow

Hedge Funds Searching For Ways to Grow

As industry matures, managers look to diversify offerings.

Why CPP expansion is inevitable

I am now going to publicly flip-flop and add my voice to calls for CPP expansion, which I now believe to be an inevitable development.

  • By: Greg Hurst
  • November 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 12:48
Hedge fund managers look at growth options

Hedge fund managers look at growth options

As the hedge fund industry matures, managers that survived the financial crisis are now beginning to focus on growing beyond their original business models. However,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:44
National completes acquisition of TDWIS

National completes acquisition of TDWIS

National Bank of Canada has completed the purchase of TD's institutional services business known as TD Waterhouse Institutional Services.

  • By: Staff
  • November 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:22
The age-old question of mandatory retirement

The age-old question of mandatory retirement

Asking surgeons to retire at a certain age is a poor surrogate for continued assessments of competency, attendees argued at the Canadian Surgery Forum.

  • By: Staff
  • November 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:14
Canadians put children’s hockey ahead of saving

Canadians put children’s hockey ahead of saving

Three out of five Canadian parents say they, or someone they know, have borrowed money or used their retirement savings to put a child through…

  • By: Staff
  • November 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:48
Revised bid from CPPIB, Dexus clinches Australian property deal

Revised bid from CPPIB, Dexus clinches Australian property deal

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and its partner, Dexus Property Group, have reached a conditional offer to buy Australia's Commonwealth Property Office Fund after…

  • By: Staff
  • November 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:44
Manulife expands private asset management business

Manulife expands private asset management business

Manulife Financial is expanding its global third-party private asset management business.

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:30
Engaged employees are better for business

Engaged employees are better for business

Employee engagement is a key driver of better business results for small and mid-size employers.

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:17
Teachers’, OMERS encouraged by Ontario economic statement

Teachers’, OMERS encouraged by Ontario economic statement

The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and OMERS are pleased with the Government of Ontario's decision to modernize investment rules for large pension plans.

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:14
Ontario plans to improve retirement income system

Ontario plans to improve retirement income system

In its fall economic statement, the Government of Ontario said it would take steps to make the province's retirement income system better.

  • By: Staff
  • November 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:12

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

Enbridge among employers expanding support for working caregivers

Working caregivers are placing growing importance on employer support, with 81 per cent saying it’s important for organizations to adopt caregiver-friendly policies, according to new…

Two-thirds of Canadian companies moving towards integrated AI-human workforce: survey

Two-thirds (66 per cent) of Canadian business leaders are moving towards a fully integrated artificial intelligence-human workforce where humans work alongside agents, according to a…

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…