Two of Detroit’s pension funds, the General Retirement System and the Fire Retirement System, are disappointed by the city’s bankruptcy filing, which is the largest…
Sometimes, an organization is very clear on its communications objectives: to educate, heighten awareness, modify behaviours, reduce confusion and put out a call to action.…
William McDonnell has joined Leon Frazer & Associates as vice-president of institutional marketing and client service.
Two Detroit pension funds have filed a suit against the city’s emergency manager and the governor of Michigan to try to prevent Detroit from filing…
PSP Investments recorded a 10.7% investment return for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 due to strong results from its equity and real estate…
Great-West Lifeco Inc. has completed its previously announced €1.3-billion (C$1.7-billion) acquisition of Irish Life Group Ltd., Ireland’s biggest life and pensions company.
While we in the investment industry like to analyze market data and trends, returns over the past five years have been heavily influenced by macro…
General Motors of Canada was “not contractually entitled” to cut retirees’ healthcare and life insurance benefits, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled.
Wade Harding, senior vice-president at Aon Hewitt, has been appointed national practice director, health and benefits Canada.
The CPP Investment Board is purchasing a minority stake in Calgary’s Torc Oil & Gas.
New fee disclosure regulations in the United States have had a negligible effect on members of employee-sponsored retirement plans, according to a study.
Nearly all American employees believe that voluntary work benefits help them simplify and secure their increasingly complex and unpredictable lives, according to a survey.
Ed Barrett has been appointed to Medavie’s board of directors.
CPP Investments is participating in a €400 million co-investment deal in French logistics firm Proudreed, alongside funds managed by alternative asset investor Blackstone Inc. The…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…