U.S. delays employer healthcare mandate
The United States has delayed a portion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which forces companies with 50 or more workers to provide healthcare coverage…
- By: Staff
- July 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:10
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The three Rs of risk management
The financial turbulence of the last decade didn’t just damage portfolio performance; it dealt a blow to longstanding approaches about how to manage it, forcing…
- By: Eric Léveillé
- July 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
N.B. healthcare costs expected to rise 4.4% annually
Without changes in New Brunswick’s healthcare system, costs are expected to jump to $4.6 billion by 2020 from $2.8 billion in 2009.
- By: Staff
- July 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:49
Public pensions could save by indexing: study
State pension systems that pay the most for money management get some of the worst investment returns and could reduce costs by indexing, according to…
- By: Staff
- July 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:40
GSIA invests in OMERS plant
The Global Strategic Investment Alliance is acquiring a one-third stake in Midland Cogeneration Venture from OMERS’ Borealis Infrastructure division.
- By: Staff
- July 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:37
CPPIB buys head office
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has acquired the building where it’s headquartered and the property next door for $220 million from the Ontario Pension…
- By: Staff
- July 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:17
Saskatchewan amends funding rules for public sector DB plans
The Government of Saskatchewan has amended the funding rules for most DB plans in the public sector.
- By: Staff
- June 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:54
FATCA compliance still a concern for asset managers
Asset managers continue to be challenged by the “lack of consistency” and “uncertainty” around the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act in the United States.
- By: Staff
- June 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:09
Teachers’ completes Australian telecom acquisition
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan has completed the acquisition of approximately 70% of three Australian telecommunications companies from Leighton Holdings Ltd.
- By: Staff
- June 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:40
AIMCo reports strong 2012 results
Alberta Investment Management Corp. earned a gross return of 10.8% and a net after-cost return of 10.2% in 2012.
- By: Staff
- June 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:01
Public pension underfunding exceeds revenue in some states
Some American states’ public pensions are so underfunded that liabilities exceed revenue, according to Moody’s.
- By: Staff
- June 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:43
Retirement confidence on the rise
Workers are more confident about retirement than they were last year, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- June 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:41
OMERS SC board votes against proposed pension benefits cuts
At a meeting this week, the OMERS Sponsor Corporation (SC) board voted against a proposal by employer members to reduce pension payouts to retiring members.
- By: Staff
- June 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 23:04
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