RBC leads Canadian equity brokers
Amid a slowdown in institutional trading activity, RBC Capital Markets has held on to its position as the leading broker in Canadian equity trading.
- By: Staff
- June 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:04
Top Stories in News
Demystifying drug prices in Alberta
Ten years ago, prescription drug prices in Canada were essentially shrouded in mystery. Canadians who purchased drugs on a regular basis may have been aware…
- June 27, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:46
Weapons of Mass Depreciation
Global bonds in an era of hyperactive monetary policy.
- By: Julie Salsbery
- June 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:23
SEI launches long duration credit bond fund
SEI has launched a long duration credit bond fund, which is designed to help Canadian DB plan sponsors minimize pension expense volatility by enabling them…
- By: Staff
- June 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 13:30
Caisse sells another office building in Paris
Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate division of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, has sold another office building in Paris.
- By: Staff
- June 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:35
Alberta extends filing deadline for pension plan administrators
Alberta has extended the filing deadline for pension plan administrators as a result of flooding in the southern part of the province.
- By: Staff
- June 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:39
U.S. Supreme Court decision allows benefits for same-sex couples
The United States Supreme Court ruled that a 1996 law that denies federal benefits to legally married same-sex couples is unconstitutional.
- By: Staff
- June 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:56
Toron, AMI complete merger
Toron Investment Management and AMI Partners have completed arrangements to join forces and have begun operating as Toron AMI International Asset Management.
- By: Staff
- June 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:27
Drug coverage system needs reform: CLHIA
The Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association says the prescription drug system must be fundamentally reformed if it is to serve Canadians well in the…
- By: Staff
- June 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:57
OMERS’ LifeLabs to take CML HealthCare private
LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services, which is owned by OMERS’ infrastructure division Borealis, has made a friendly takeover bid to take CML Healthcare private.
- By: Staff
- June 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:20
McKesson CEO’s pension: US$159 million
McKesson chairman and CEO John Hammergren would have received a lump-sum pension benefit of US$159 million had he voluntarily left the company at the end…
- By: Staff
- June 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:18
Ontario simplifies financial hardship-unlocking process
Ontario is making it easier for people who need to access their locked-in retirement funds by restructuring its financial hardship-unlocking program.
- By: Staff
- June 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:17
BMO expands Down Under
BMO Financial Group will be establishing a base for its institutional asset management business in Melbourne, Australia, operating as BMO Global Asset Management.
- By: Staff
- June 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:09
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