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Q&A: Charles Guay

A pension crisis looms in Canada. Today’s young couples are facing privation in their 70s—and, likely, 80s and 90s, as our lifespans expand dramatically. Compulsory…

Money managers concerned about global economy

Money managers concerned about global economy

Investor optimism over the global economic recovery and corporate profits has been dented, though sentiment toward Europe has improved.

  • By: Staff
  • October 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:18
Hedge fund performance strong in Q3

Hedge fund performance strong in Q3

The third quarter was a good quarter for hedge fund performance, with figures posted in July and September representing two of the three strongest months…

  • By: Staff
  • October 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:57
Leech to be next chancellor of Queen’s

Leech to be next chancellor of Queen’s

Jim Leech, president and CEO of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, will become the next chancellor of Queen's University.

  • By: Staff
  • October 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:04
Canadian pension funds underinvested in alternatives

Canadian pension funds underinvested in alternatives

Compared to their foreign counterparts, Canadian pension funds invest less in alternative assets largely because of a more cautious attitude, insufficient knowledge of the asset…

Pyramis appoints new CIO

Pyramis appoints new CIO

Pyramis Global Advisors has appointed Pam Holding as its new chief investment officer, replacing Young Chin. Chin, who built the Pyramis investment organization as CIO…

  • By: Staff
  • October 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:25
Papau joins Northleaf

Papau joins Northleaf

He will be responsible for expanding and advancing the company's relationships with institutional investors and family offices in Canada and around the world.

  • By: Staff
  • October 18, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:44
Compensation increases to remain steady

Compensation increases to remain steady

Average salary increases of 2.9% are expected in 2014 across all employee groups and industries in Canada, according to Aon Hewitt.

  • By: Staff
  • October 17, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 18:38
Chronicle Herald publisher retains CIBC Mellon

Chronicle Herald publisher retains CIBC Mellon

CIBC Mellon has been retained as asset servicing provider by the Halifax Herald Limited, publisher of The Chronicle Herald newspaper.

  • By: Staff
  • October 17, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:48
Macdonald moving to OPTrust from Manulife

Macdonald moving to OPTrust from Manulife

Alex Macdonald has been appointed as the next chief investment officer of OPTrust. He will succeed Morgan Eastman, who is retiring at the end of…

  • By: Staff
  • October 17, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:39
U.S. government reopens

U.S. government reopens

The United States is open for business again after a 16-day shutdown.

  • By: Staff
  • October 17, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:47
Smaller employers plan larger salary increases

Smaller employers plan larger salary increases

Canadian organizations are planning average salary increases of 2.7% for their salaried employees in the coming year, according to the 2014 Pal Benefits Salary Budget…

  • By: Staff
  • October 17, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:33
Cira launches new health service

Cira launches new health service

Cira Medical Services has launched Health Assess, which is designed to support medical conditions in the workplace through expert diagnosis and clinical consultation.

  • By: Staff
  • October 17, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:21

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

Unifor, Grand River Transit agreement includes benefits, wage gains

The union representing roughly 820 workers at Grand River Transit in Ontario has ratified a new three-year collective agreement that includes benefits and wage gains.…

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2026 May 14, 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…