Most retirees in debt
More than half (59%) of retired Canadians say they’re carrying debt, with 19% saying they’ve piled on more over the last year, finds a CIBC…
- By: Staff
- July 16, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:05
Top Stories in News
Money managers concerned about Fed stimulus, but overall upbeat
If the United States Federal Reserve implements a quantitative easing stimulus program, this would pose the biggest threat to the stock market over the next…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- July 15, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:22
Quebec releases draft regulation on funding relief
The Government of Quebec has released a draft regulation concerning new relief measures for the funding of solvency deficiencies for private sector pension plans, according…
- By: Staff
- July 15, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:59
Employers plan to continue hiring in second half
Despite economic uncertainty across the globe, Canadian employers have added more than 250,000 jobs over the last 12 months and the trend is expected to…
- By: Staff
- July 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:59
CPPIB, BT pension establish real estate venture
The CPP Investment Board and Hermes Real Estate Investment Management, on behalf of BT Pension Scheme, have formed a real estate joint venture.
- By: Staff
- July 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:57
More employers offer flex benefits
More employers in the United Kingdom are offering flexible benefits in an effort to increase employee engagement and attract and retain top performers, but many…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- July 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:16
U.S. proposal aims to shift pension risk to insurance companies
In an effort to reduce growing pension liabilities in the United States, a top Republican senator has proposed a plan that would allow state and…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- July 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:13
Pet insurance becoming a popular employee benefit
As the labour market south of the border improves, employers are making their benefits packages more attractive by offering pet health insurance, one of the…
- By: Staff
- July 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:08
Benefits of pharmaceuticals outweigh costs: report
The money spent on pharmaceutical treatment in Ontario more than pays off in savings for the health system and improved productivity for the economy, according…
- By: Staff
- July 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:49
CPPIB boosts equity allocation to China partnership
The CPP Investment Board (CPPIB) has raised its equity allocation to Goodman China Logistics Holding (GCLH) by US$400 million.
- By: Staff
- July 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:18
Canadians confident about investing, but lack financial plan
Many Canadian investors don’t have a written financial plan or know their investment profile, but the vast majority of them feel confident about managing their…
- By: Yaldaz Sadakova
- July 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:49
Illinois suspends pay for legislators until pension reform passed
Illinois Governor Patrick Quinn has taken the unusual step of suspending pay for its representatives and senators until they can agree on how to eliminate…
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- July 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:46
CalPERS holds back launch of pension database
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System has delayed the release of pension data after one of its member associations planned to pursue legislation to limit…
- By: Staff
- July 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:44
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