OPB reports 11.9% return
The Ontario Pension Board produced an investment return of 11.9% in 2012 as a result of its diverse asset mix.
- By: Staff
- July 17, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:09
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Manulife launches new benefits product for small employers
Manulife Financial has launched a new product intended to help Canada’s smallest employers provide workplace health benefits, which are typically out of reach for them.
- By: Staff
- July 17, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:43
Industrial Alliance to buy Jovian
Industrial Alliance has signed a deal to acquire Jovian Capital for $94 million.
- By: Staff
- July 17, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:34
McKim, Marquest complete Seamark purchase
Robert McKim and Marquest Asset Management have completed the purchase of the operating assets of Seamark Asset Management.
- By: Staff
- July 17, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:11
U.K. private pension membership hits record low
The number of active members in private workplace pension plans in the United Kingdom fell to a record low of 2.9 million in 2011, increasing…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- July 17, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:41
Pacific Blue Cross names new CEO
Jan K. Grude will take over as president and CEO of Pacific Blue Cross later this year.
- By: Staff
- July 16, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:37
CalSTRS reaps over 13% return, but long-term issues remain
Thanks to steady growth in the global stock market, the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) closed the 2012/13 fiscal year with an investment return…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- July 16, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:06
Saving for retirement top financial worry for both genders, but men pay more attention
Saving for retirement is the top financial concern of men and women in the United States who are eligible to participate in an employer-sponsored DC…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- July 16, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 13:52
CC&L to sell structured products unit
Connor Clark & Lunn Financial Group has entered into an agreement to sell its structured products business Connor Clark & Lunn Capital Markets to Aston…
- By: Staff
- July 16, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:05
“Grand bargain” needed for C/QPP reform
As the country’s finance ministers prepare to consider options for a modest expansion of the Canada and Quebec Pension Plans, a new study makes the…
- By: Staff
- July 16, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:24
Fiera starts biggest open-ended property fund in 20 years
Fiera Properties is launching the largest open-ended Canadian property fund in more than 20 years. The purpose of the vehicle is to provide pension funds,…
- By: Staff
- July 16, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:19
Men more likely to use retirement savings in hard times
In the face of unexpected financial hardship, 27% of Canadian men would consider dipping into their pension savings - compared to just 23% of women,…
- By: Staff
- July 16, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:15
CalPERS reports 12.5% return
The California Public Employees' Retirement System reported a 12.5% return in its latest fiscal year due to strong results from its equity and real estate…
- By: Staff
- July 16, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:12
CPP Investments joining €400M co-investment in French logistics firm, selling European non-performing loan portfolio
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…
- By: Staff
- May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026
- 15:00
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…
- By: Bryan McGovern
- May 14, 2026 May 13, 2026
- 11:00
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…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
- 09:00