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Many Canadians excluded by financial system

Many Canadians excluded by financial system

A growing number of Canadians are underserved by the financial mainstream, leaving them unable to build savings, access affordable credit or obtain appropriate financial advice,…

  • By: Staff
  • November 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:50
Kamin joins BNY Trust

Kamin joins BNY Trust

BNY Trust Company of Canada has appointed Paul Kamin as vice-president and business development officer for Eastern Canada.

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:23
Suspended senators keep benefits

Suspended senators keep benefits

Canadian senators Pamela Wallin, Mike Duffy and Patrick Brazeau have been suspended from the Senate without pay for the next two years, but they will…

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:03
Sun Life provides mortgage for B.C. mall

Sun Life provides mortgage for B.C. mall

Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada has advanced a $140-million term mortgage to Shape Properties, developer of a new shopping centre in Abbotsford, B.C.

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:52
New head of Northern Trust in Canada

New head of Northern Trust in Canada

Northern Trust has announced that Arti Sharma has joined the head of its operations in the Canadian market.

  • By: Staff
  • November 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:43
Preparing for the Worst

Preparing for the Worst

New report says institutional investors should focus on extreme risks.

Institutional investors should focus on extreme risks: report

Institutional investors should focus on extreme risks: report

Extreme risks—events that are unlikely to occur—should be considered by institutional investors because they could have a significant impact on returns, according to a report.

  • By: Staff
  • November 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:34
Jane Ambachtsheer appointed to OSC panel

Jane Ambachtsheer appointed to OSC panel

Jane Ambachtsheer has been appointed to the Ontario Securities Commission's investor advisory panel.

  • By: Staff
  • November 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:27
Two join PBI

Two join PBI

PBI has hired two senior consulting actuaries, Cynthia L. (Cindy) Rynne and H. Clare Pitcher, to manage its new Toronto office.

  • By: Staff
  • November 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:02
Hedge Funds Care Canada gala raises $200,000

Hedge Funds Care Canada gala raises $200,000

Hedge Funds Care Canada's Open Your Hearts to the Children Gala has raised $200,000 for the prevention and treatment of child abuse.

  • By: Staff
  • November 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:44

CRFA concerned about possible CPP enhancements

The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association says enhancements to the Canada Pension Plan are worrisome for labour-intensive restaurant employers and will increase the cost of…

  • By: Staff
  • November 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:35
MFS McLean Budden gets new name

MFS McLean Budden gets new name

Global asset manager MFS has announced a name change to its Canadian operations.

  • By: Staff
  • November 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:10
No retirement crisis: Actuaries

No retirement crisis: Actuaries

While there may be challenges with people living longer, Canada isn't facing a retirement crisis, according to the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.

  • By: Staff
  • November 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:55

Canadian institutional investors post 0.52% investment return in Q1 2026: report

Canadian institutional investors saw a median return of 0.52 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report by CIBC Mellon.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
  • 11:00

Canadian DB plans demonstrate resilience amid AI strain on equity market, global uncertainty: expert

Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors are finding portfolio resiliency in an environment challenged by questions about the technology sector in the U.S., says Katie…

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

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…