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U.S. government shuts down as health insurance exchanges open

U.S. government shuts down as health insurance exchanges open

The United States government closed offices and shut down numerous services on Tuesday after Republicans tried to undermine the Affordable Care Act.

  • By: Staff
  • October 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:44

Frontlines

Longevity risks affect all plan sponsors, healthcare costs set to rise, market value of pension funds rises, Alberta proposes cuts to public sector pensions, This…

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  • October 1, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Medical issues cause financial hardship for Canadians

Medical issues cause financial hardship for Canadians

Many Canadians are not prepared for unexpected health incidents—a situation largely caused by insufficient savings and confusion over how the country’s complex healthcare system works,…

Most unaware when healthcare exchanges open

Most unaware when healthcare exchanges open

A poll finds a majority of Americans are unaware that new insurance marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act are slated to open on Tuesday.

  • By: Staff
  • September 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:25
One in 11 opt out of auto-enrollment

One in 11 opt out of auto-enrollment

Of the 1.6 million people who have been automatically enrolled in workplace pension plans in the United Kingdom, just 9% have opted out.

  • By: Staff
  • September 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:20
CIBC Mellon wins award

CIBC Mellon wins award

CIBC Mellon has been named the best sub-custodian in Canada by Global Finance magazine for the seventh consecutive year in its annual ranking of the…

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  • September 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:35
CPPIB, PSP may bid for stake in U.K. firm: Report

CPPIB, PSP may bid for stake in U.K. firm: Report

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and PSP Investments are both considering buying a 25% interest in U.K.-based Arqiva, according to a report.

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  • September 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:56
Caisse increases stake in water treatment firm

Caisse increases stake in water treatment firm

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has acquired more shares in H2O Innovation.

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  • September 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:54
Companies urged to abandon traditional approach to workload

Companies urged to abandon traditional approach to workload

As many companies continue to operate within tight budgets amid a slow economic recovery, more Canadian employees find themselves with larger workloads. But a growing…

bcIMC hires search firm

bcIMC hires search firm

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. board of directors has appointed an executive search firm to help the organization find a replacement for the retiring…

  • By: Staff
  • September 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:02
OAS, GIS benefit amounts increase

OAS, GIS benefit amounts increase

Employment and Social Development Canada says the basic old age security pension benefit will increase by 0.2% to $550.99 per month for the maximum benefit…

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  • September 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:00
Nearly 20% of workers may retire within five years

Nearly 20% of workers may retire within five years

Assuming an average retirement age of 61 in the United States, an ADP report finds that 18% of the American workforce could retire within the…

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  • September 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:57
Workers better prepared for retirement

Workers better prepared for retirement

American employees’ overall state of retirement preparedness has improved steadily since 2011.

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  • September 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:55

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.…

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  • 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…

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  • 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.…

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  • 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…