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Teachers’ names new president and CEO

Teachers’ names new president and CEO

Ron Mock, senior vice-president of fixed income and alternative investments at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plans will succeed Jim Leech as president and chief executive officer…

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 12:28
CTF says pensions shouldn’t go to convicted politicians

CTF says pensions shouldn’t go to convicted politicians

In light of the Deloitte report on inappropriate Senate expenses, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is renewing its call for a new law that would take…

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:59
Few companies prepared for rising employee benefits costs

Few companies prepared for rising employee benefits costs

A study finds that employee health, drug and disability costs have risen significantly or are expected to increase, but only 15% of companies have considered…

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:52
NYSCRF assets reach record high

NYSCRF assets reach record high

The New York State Common Retirement Fund reported a 10.4% rate of return in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, pushing its assets to…

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:48
Going green improves employee engagement

Going green improves employee engagement

Workplace perceptions of employers' environmental programs and practices help sustain high employee engagement.

  • By: Staff
  • May 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:51
Manager search activity rises in 2012

Manager search activity rises in 2012

Global money manager search activity increased in 2012 as institutional investors sought to diversify their portfolios, pursuing equity opportunities in international, American and emerging markets.

  • By: Staff
  • May 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:47
BlackRock CEO calls for mandatory savings in the U.S.

BlackRock CEO calls for mandatory savings in the U.S.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink believes the United States government needs to do more to encourage Americans to save, including creating a mandatory savings program in…

Global markets are a distorted mess: Panel

Global markets are a distorted mess: Panel

The global economy is being run very poorly. Things are so bad that portfolio managers will need to build bomb shelters to keep assets safe.

Bulk purchases of drugs may pose a risk for patients

Bulk purchases of drugs may pose a risk for patients

Governments that opt for prescription drug bulk purchasing agreements can save taxpayers money, but doing so may put patient health at risk, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • May 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:42
The lure of emerging markets debt

The lure of emerging markets debt

There has been much talk about the benefits of investing in emerging markets equities, but there’s also a case for emerging markets debt.

  • By: Staff
  • May 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:22
Work can negatively affect employees’ mental health

Work can negatively affect employees’ mental health

Forty-seven percent of Canadians say that work and their workplace is the most stressful part of their lives, according to a survey.

  • By: Staff
  • May 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:03
Quebec introduces bill to create VRSPs

Quebec introduces bill to create VRSPs

The Government of Quebec has tabled a bill to create voluntary retirement savings plans in the province.

Pension Fund Suing Lululemon Over Bonuses

Pension Fund Suing Lululemon Over Bonuses

Florida fund claims company violated fiduciary obligations.

Caisse, CPP Investments named in New Zealand fintech workers’ class action

Two of Canada’s largest pension funds are named in a US$4.6 billion class action by the employees of a New Zealand-based software company. About 200…

  • By: Staff
  • April 2, 2026 April 1, 2026
  • 09:00

AIMCo returns 7.5% in 2025 amid private market headwinds

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is reporting a total fund net investment return of 7.5 per cent for 2025, underperforming its benchmark return by 2.7…

  • By: Staff
  • April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
  • 15:00

Canadian banks, pension funds have poured billions into ICE contractors: report

Major Canadian banks and pension funds provided tens of billions of dollars to American contractors for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, an investigation…

84% of employers say AI impacting succession planning: survey

More than eight in 10 (84 per cent) employers say artificial intelligence is starting to affect their succession planning, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • April 2, 2026 April 2, 2026
  • 15:00

Survey finds Canadians estimate they need an average of $976,835 to retire

Canadian plan members reported a significant drop in the amount they believe they need to retire — from roughly $1.4 million in 2023, 2024 and…

Manitoba to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces

Manitoba is set to become the first province in Canada to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces. The provincial government will amend…

  • By: Staff
  • April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
  • 09:00