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RBC considers more wealth management acquisitions

RBC considers more wealth management acquisitions

RBC is looking at expanding its wealth management operations through acquisitions of up to $5 billion, according to the bank’s chief financial officer.

  • By: Staff
  • June 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:47
N.B. public sector funds top $10 billion

N.B. public sector funds top $10 billion

The financial assets of New Brunswick’s public service, teachers’ and judges’ pension plans reached an all-time high of $10.1 billion at the end of March,…

  • By: Staff
  • June 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 08:45
There’s a finance app for that

There’s a finance app for that

Numerous finance-related mobile apps exist, but we found a few that could be useful for both yourself and your plan members.

CIBC makes management changes

CIBC makes management changes

CIBC has named Richard Nesbitt as its chief operating officer, effective immediately. His organizational responsibilities will remain unchanged.

  • By: Staff
  • June 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:55
Hybrid plans’ popularity soars

Hybrid plans’ popularity soars

The increase in the number of cash balance plans in the United States has jumped nearly 500% over the last decade, according to a report.

  • By: Staff
  • June 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:51
Canada in a retirement crisis, say plan sponsors

Canada in a retirement crisis, say plan sponsors

The majority of pension plan sponsors believe that Canada is experiencing a retirement crisis, according to a survey.

  • By: Staff
  • June 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:50
A psychologically healthy workplace: Do something

A psychologically healthy workplace: Do something

We all know the statistics: one in five Canadians will experience a mental health illness in their lifetime and 30% of the short- and long-term…

OMERS consortium drops bid for Severn Trent

OMERS consortium drops bid for Severn Trent

A consortium that includes Borealis Infrastructure has walked away from a bid to purchase Severn Trent, a water utility in the United Kingdom.

  • By: Staff
  • June 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
Drug pricing, plan controls and mythology

Drug pricing, plan controls and mythology

It’s interesting how certain areas in drug plan management can cause significant confusion and misunderstanding that can lead to inappropriate assumptions being made. It’s often…

  • June 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
CPPIB, OMERS expand retail partnership

CPPIB, OMERS expand retail partnership

The CPP Investment Board and Oxford Properties Group, the real estate division of OMERS, will each expand their retail joint venture by buying half of…

  • By: Staff
  • June 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:15
Air Canada hopes to eliminate pension shortfall by 2020

Air Canada hopes to eliminate pension shortfall by 2020

Air Canada may get rid of its pension plan deficit, which was $3.7 billion at the end of January, in seven years.

  • By: Staff
  • June 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:13
Morneau Shepell joins IBN

Morneau Shepell joins IBN

Morneau Shepell has been selected by the International Benefits Network to be its exclusive Canadian member.

  • By: Staff
  • June 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:11
Additional asset classes could improve DC plan returns

Additional asset classes could improve DC plan returns

Broadening the investment options available to American DC plans to include real assets, emerging market equities and debt, and liquid alternatives could improve returns while…

  • By: Staff
  • June 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:00

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…

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…