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CPPIB, Caisse interested in Rio Tinto assets: Report

CPPIB, Caisse interested in Rio Tinto assets: Report

The CPP Investment Board and the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec are reportedly interested in purchasing assets from Rio Tinto, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • July 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:24
Bond yields expected to rise

Bond yields expected to rise

Bank of America Merrill Lynch has raised its forecast on 10-year U.S. Treasury yields following positive jobs data on Friday.

  • By: Staff
  • July 8, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:05
In retirement planning, women more affected by emotions: Study

In retirement planning, women more affected by emotions: Study

When planning for retirement, women are more affected by emotions and less involved in decision-making, compared to their male counterparts, according to a study by…

Ontario releases draft regulation on pension asset transfers

Ontario releases draft regulation on pension asset transfers

The Ontario government has released draft regulations concerning asset transfers between pension plans in the context of corporate reorganizations, including the sale of a business.

  • By: Staff
  • July 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:18
OAS deferral option now available

OAS deferral option now available

Canada’s seniors now have the option to delay receiving their old age security for up to five years past the age of eligibility.

  • By: Staff
  • July 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:17
Pension plan deficits in the danger zone

Pension plan deficits in the danger zone

Many DB plans around the world, including Canada, are in bad shape, according to a study.

Regina proposes changes to reduce pension deficit

Regina proposes changes to reduce pension deficit

The employee and employee sponsors of the Regina Civic Pension and Superannuation Plan have finalized a letter of intent to address the pension deficit.

  • By: Staff
  • July 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:12
Former Caisse CEO to run Investissement Québec

Former Caisse CEO to run Investissement Québec

The Quebec cabinet has appointed Jean-Claude Scraire as chairman of the board of Investissement Québec, the province's investment arm.

  • By: Staff
  • July 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:57
DC participation rates hit record high

DC participation rates hit record high

Employee participation in company DC plans in the United States is at an all-time high, and plan balances have reached pre-recession levels, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • July 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:39
Funded status of U.S. pensions improves

Funded status of U.S. pensions improves

Two reports from the United States show that the funded status of American DB plans improved in the second quarter.

  • By: Staff
  • July 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:35
Institutions expect to increase usage of ETFs

Institutions expect to increase usage of ETFs

More than one-third of institutions in Canada using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) expect to increase their allocations to ETFs in the coming year, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • July 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:32
CAP Member Survey receives award

CAP Member Survey receives award

Benefits Canada, Avantages and Rogers Connect Market Research group are proud to announce that the 2012 CAP Member Survey, Improving Adequacy: A Secure Retirement for…

  • By: Staff
  • July 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:29
Pension plans in better shape

Pension plans in better shape

Canada’s DB plans are in a stronger position than they were three months ago, according to two different consultant reports.

  • By: Staff
  • July 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:14

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.…

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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…