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Big Six Canadian dealers regain market share

Big Six Canadian dealers regain market share

Canada’s Big Six banks have regained lost ground in institutional fixed-income trading.

  • By: Staff
  • August 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:10
Can market-makers handle active ETFs?

Can market-makers handle active ETFs?

Why institutional trades might be harder for APs.

  • August 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 13:02
Alberta, Manitoba minimum wage increases coming soon

Alberta, Manitoba minimum wage increases coming soon

Alberta’s minimum wage is set to rise as of September 1 and Manitoba’s will increase one month later.

  • By: Staff
  • August 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:49
How technology is transforming the benefits plan landscape

How technology is transforming the benefits plan landscape

We’re seeing technology being used more strategically in our industry, including more of a focus on the healthcare consumer. Benefits providers are looking to connect…

Salaries set to rise next year

Salaries set to rise next year

As the economy returns to full capacity, salary budget increases for Canadian employees are remaining steady.

  • By: Staff
  • August 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:38
While delinquency rates hit record low, Canadian seniors acquire more debt

While delinquency rates hit record low, Canadian seniors acquire more debt

While Canada’s national credit delinquency rate has reached a record low, consumers—especially seniors—have accumulated more debt, a survey reveals.

  • By: Staff
  • August 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:51
Employee underestimation of health risks highlights need for wellness programs

Employee underestimation of health risks highlights need for wellness programs

Canadian employees significantly underestimate their personal health risks, which underscores the need for targeted wellness programs in the workplace, according to a study.

  • By: Staff
  • August 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:40
As crowdfunding gathers speed, financial industry changes loom

As crowdfunding gathers speed, financial industry changes loom

Lucrative deals might be just a mouse click away for Canada’s pension funds and other institutional investors.

Institutional investors to allocate more to alternative assets

Institutional investors to allocate more to alternative assets

The overall outlook for investors in alternative assets is positive, with the majority looking to either maintain or increase their capital commitments in the next…

  • By: Staff
  • August 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:48
Despite social media rise, investors still depend on traditional media

Despite social media rise, investors still depend on traditional media

Despite the increasing popularity of social media, Canadian investors still rely on traditional news media for investing information and advice, according to a study by…

  • By: Staff
  • August 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:38
N.Y. health plan to introduce healthy eating incentive

N.Y. health plan to introduce healthy eating incentive

Independent Health, located in Buffalo, New York, is the first health plan in New York State to introduce money-back rewards for buying fresh fruits and…

  • By: Staff
  • August 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:28
Novus Health expands into the U.S.

Novus Health expands into the U.S.

Novus Health is expanding into the United States with the opening of a new client services and business development office in Los Angeles.

  • By: Staff
  • August 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:24
Changes needed to ensure financial security

Changes needed to ensure financial security

The head of the Ordre des CPA du Québec told the province’s Committee on Public Finance can’t continue ignoring the flaws in the current retirement…

  • By: Staff
  • August 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:45

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

ACPM asking feds for greater retirement savings pooling and portability

Allowing increased retirement savings pooling and portability can help improve efficiency, as well as pension plan member retention and continuity, according to a policy recommendation…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2026 May 13, 2026
  • 09:00

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how employers can support employees with vision loss when they’re required to use technology for work was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
  • 09:00

Permanent EOT legislation providing incentive for employers, supporting wealth distribution: expert

The federal government’s recent announcement that it will make the employee ownership trust tax exemption permanent is a major incentive for employers to transition their…