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Citi buying ING custody business in central Europe

Citi buying ING custody business in central Europe

Citi Securities and Fund Services has reached an agreement to purchase ING’s custody and securities services business in seven central and eastern European markets representing…

  • By: Staff
  • April 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:42
Canadian companies divided on telecommuting

Canadian companies divided on telecommuting

A survey of Canadian business owners finds that there is a significant difference of opinion on whether telecommuting supports employee morale and productivity.

  • By: Staff
  • April 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:33
Institutional investors look at alternative indexes

Institutional investors look at alternative indexes

Institutional investors across the globe are increasingly looking at alternative indexes, according to a survey.

  • By: Staff
  • April 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:38
Canadian pensions up 4.4% in Q1

Canadian pensions up 4.4% in Q1

12-month returns now stand at 9.4%.

  • By: Staff
  • April 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:29
When the money just sits there

When the money just sits there

When the Joint Forum of Financial Market Regulators released its final version of the Capital Accumulation Plan (CAP) Guidelines, it recommended that a plan sponsor…

Actuary ranked as the best job for 2013

Actuary ranked as the best job for 2013

Actuary is ranked the best job in the United States for this year, according to CareerCast.com’s 2013 Jobs Rated Report.

  • By: Staff
  • April 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:33
Canadian pensions post gains in Q1

Canadian pensions post gains in Q1

A recovery in global stocks helped provide a boost to Canadian pension assets in the first quarter, according to RBC Investor Services. DB pensions earned…

  • By: Staff
  • April 25, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:32
Teachers’ completes SeaCube acquisition

Teachers’ completes SeaCube acquisition

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has completed the acquisition of SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd.

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:16
North Americans optimistic about markets

North Americans optimistic about markets

Canadian investors are optimistic about the market and their ability to meet their financial goals, but a majority of investors believe they can achieve their…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:15
CWB acquires interest in McLean & Partners

CWB acquires interest in McLean & Partners

Canadian Western Bank has signed an agreement to buy a 55% stake in McLean & Partners Wealth Management, a Calgary-based firm focusing on wealth management…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:15
Seniors unprepared for long-term care needs: Poll

Seniors unprepared for long-term care needs: Poll

The majority of older Canadians aren’t aware of the costs associated with long-term care, and few are financially prepared to cover expenses, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:10
Scotiabank buys stake in Peruvian pension fund management firm

Scotiabank buys stake in Peruvian pension fund management firm

Scotiabank is buying 50% of BBVA’s Peruvian pension fund management business, AFP Horizonte, for $260 million.

Funding levels of U.S. corporate pension plans decline in 2012

Funding levels of U.S. corporate pension plans decline in 2012

The funded status of the 100 largest pension plan sponsors among U.S. publicly traded companies fell for the second straight year in 2012, despite strong…

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:33

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