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Financial execs worry about growth, regulation and hiring

Financial execs worry about growth, regulation and hiring

Financial executives around the world face numerous growth, regulatory and staffing challenges but remain confident about their prospects, according to a report by Robert Half,…

Money manager assets reach record high

Money manager assets reach record high

Worldwide assets top US$62 trillion.

  • By: Staff
  • July 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 12:56
Changes to St. John’s council pension approved

Changes to St. John’s council pension approved

Changes to St. John’s pension plan, which doesn’t require councillors to contribute, were approved unanimously during a council meeting earlier this week.

Citi sells EMI pension fund in record deal

Citi sells EMI pension fund in record deal

Citigroup has sold the group pension fund of Electric and Musical Industries (EMI), a former music company, to the Pension Insurance Corporation, completing the biggest…

Better IP protection for medicines can boost Canadian economy

Better IP protection for medicines can boost Canadian economy

Canada falls short of international standards when it comes to protecting intellectual property (IP) in the pharmaceutical industry, which could stifle trade and economic growth,…

Investment managers worried about regulation

Investment managers worried about regulation

Investment managers in the United States are concerned about regulatory uncertainty, but indicate that revenue and hiring are on the rise, according to KPMG’s 2013…

Money manager assets reach record high

Money manager assets reach record high

After four years of stalled growth, money managers’ assets under management (AUM) worldwide rose to a high of US$62.4 trillion in 2012— topping the 2007…

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:43
Caisse’s stake in MM&A railway “practically nil”

Caisse’s stake in MM&A railway “practically nil”

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec says its stake in the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic (MM&A) Railway Corporation is worth virtually nothing.

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:54
Oregon nixes statewide retirement savings plan

Oregon nixes statewide retirement savings plan

Oregon has decided against establishing a retirement savings plan for private sector workers.

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:08
Pension funds increase alternative asset allocations

Pension funds increase alternative asset allocations

The global pension fund assets held by the 100 largest asset managers dealing with pension funds rose by 8% in 2012 from the year before,…

Brookfield makes senior leadership changes

Brookfield makes senior leadership changes

Brookfield Investment Management has named Craig Noble as its new CEO.

CI launches fund for upcoming retirees

CI launches fund for upcoming retirees

CI Investments has launched the G5|20 Series, a new mutual fund that aims to provide cash flow, growth potential and protection from market downturns.

  • By: Staff
  • July 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:44
Morneau Shepell acquires Dion Durell’s workers’ compensation business

Morneau Shepell acquires Dion Durell’s workers’ compensation business

Morneau Shepell Inc. has acquired Dion, Durrell + Associates Inc.’s workers’ compensation business.

  • By: Staff
  • July 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:16

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…

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  • 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.…

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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…

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…