Canadian pension plans’ solvency position up in May
The solvency position of Canadian pension plans continued to rise in May.
- By: Staff
- June 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:08
Top Stories in News
Drug plan waste costs plan sponsors $5.1 billion: report
Poor decisions by plan members lead to drug plan waste and can cost plan sponsors more than $5 billion every year, according to a report.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- June 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:48
Marquest buying Matrix, Seamark assets
Marquest Asset Management is buying the portfolio management, custodian and related contracts of the Matrix Group of Mutual Funds.
- By: Staff
- June 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:41
Talent shortage hurting employers: Survey
The shortage of talent is now hurting companies’ performance, according to a survey by Manpower.
- By: Staff
- June 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:56
Equitable Life introduces additional reporting tool
Equitable Life has introduced integrated health metrics reference reporting to its drug plan management tool kit.
- By: Staff
- June 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:51
Integris picks CWT to be custodian
Canadian Western Trust will provide custody services for personal pension plans administered by Integris Pension Management.
- By: Staff
- June 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:48
Video: Lights, camera, action
AFBS hits the mark with its social media policy
- By: Brooke Smith
- June 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:00
Video: Providing value for plan members
The Saskatchewan Pension Plan uses social media to connect with members by providing financial-related information.
- By: Staff
- June 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:35
Spartan launches onTREND fund
Spartan Fund Management has launched the onTREND fund, a discretionary trend-following fund focused on North American-listed equities.
- By: Staff
- June 5, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:27
Funded status of U.S. plans improves
The funded status of the typical U.S. corporate plan increased by 5.6 percentage points in May to 86.4%—the highest level in nearly two years.
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:08
OMERS Ventures hires Kimsa
OMERS Ventures, the venture capital investment arm of OMERS, has announced that Kevin Kimsa is joining its team as venture partner.
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:06
Few companies believe wellness programs are adequate
A Ceridian survey finds that although 90% of Canadian organizations believe mental health as an important part of a health and wellness strategy, only 22%…
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:31
Video: Keeping plan members engaged socially
Following an education campaign for its DC plan members, Niagara Casinos wanted to keep the momentum going.
- By: Staff
- June 4, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:11
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