Scotiabank CEO to retire
Rick Waugh, CEO of Scotiabank, plans to retire effective Nov. 1, 2013, after 10 years in the role and 43 years with the bank.
- By: Staff
- May 31, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:32
Top Stories in News
Longevity risk for employers
Despite tastes for beaver tails and poutine, Canadians are living longer than ever before. And if you’re an employer with a DB pension plan, it…
- By: Brent Simmons
- May 31, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:12
GPIF may raise stock allocation: Report
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund is considering changing its portfolio strategy to allow it to buy more domestic equities, according to Reuters.
- By: Staff
- May 31, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:59
Smart idea: Creating a funding policy
In the wake of the Indalex case, it might behoove plan sponsors to draft a funding policy.
- By: Brooke Smith
- May 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:57
Low Rates: No End In Sight
C.D. Howe study calls for another 10 years of the same.
- By: Staff
- May 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 13:57
Harris, Humber form development partnership
Law firm Harris & Company LLP and the Humber Centre for Employee Benefits have formed a strategic partnership to bring a wide variety of pension…
- By: Staff
- May 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:49
Expect low rates for next decade: C.D. Howe
The normal or “neutral” rate is lower than its historical average, and likely will remain relatively low over the next decade, argue Paul Beaudry and…
- By: Staff
- May 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:19
EC tells France to reform pensions
The European Commission has ordered France to revamp its pension program and cut spending to address its budget deficit.
- By: Staff
- May 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:11
Keith Smith moves to Brookfield Asset Management
Keith Smith has joined Brookfield Asset Management as senior vice-president of its private funds group.
- By: Staff
- May 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:07
Morneau Shepell’s updated app broadens EFAP support access
Morneau Shepell has updated its My EAP app to allow employees and their family members to book employee and family assistance program support services on…
- By: Staff
- May 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:29
Investor confidence continues to rise
Institutional investors are more confident this month, according to the State Street Investor Confidence Index.
- By: Staff
- May 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:11
OMERS in joint venture with the Queen’s property firm
OMERS unit Oxford Properties has established a joint venture with the Crown Estate, which manages the Queen’s real estate holdings, to purchase a 50% stake…
- By: Staff
- May 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 14:17
Practical tips around changing drug plan design
Several large B.C. public sector unionized plans have recently bargained new drug plans that mimic BC PharmaCare coverage. While the net impact will take some…
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- May 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:01
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