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SEC settles charges with shareholder advisory firm ISS

SEC settles charges with shareholder advisory firm ISS

Institutional Shareholder Services has settled charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after failing to safeguard the confidential information of clients participating in a…

  • By: Staff
  • May 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:15
Caisse, BDC invest in Revision Military

Caisse, BDC invest in Revision Military

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and the Business Development Bank of Canada will invest $12 million in Revision Military Inc., a major…

  • By: Staff
  • May 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:08
U.K. pension liabilities soar

U.K. pension liabilities soar

Despite strong performance across most asset classes, pension liabilities in the United Kingdom have still managed to outpace the growth in pension fund assets.

  • By: Staff
  • May 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 15:13
Teachers’ opening Hong Kong office

Teachers’ opening Hong Kong office

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan plans to open up an office in Hong Kong in the next couple of months.

  • By: Staff
  • May 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:00
Aberdeen completes Artio purchase

Aberdeen completes Artio purchase

Aberdeen Asset Management has completed its acquisition of Artio Global Investors for US$179.7 million.

  • By: Staff
  • May 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:53
CPPIB, McKinsey announce joint initiative

CPPIB, McKinsey announce joint initiative

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and McKinsey & Co. are calling on business leaders to focus their thinking and actions on long-term value creation.

  • By: Staff
  • May 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:46
U.S. DB plans outperformed DC plans in 2011

U.S. DB plans outperformed DC plans in 2011

Investment returns in U.S. DB plans outperformed those in DC plans in 2011 by the widest margin since the mid-1990s.

  • By: Staff
  • May 22, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:58
BlackRock Buys Real Estate Firm

BlackRock Buys Real Estate Firm

MGPA based in Asia-Pacific and Europe

  • By: Staff
  • May 22, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 16:06
Employee engagement in North America falls to four-year low

Employee engagement in North America falls to four-year low

While the North American economy has shown steady improvement over the past year, employers and the workforce are not yet following suit.

  • By: Staff
  • May 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:26
OSFI focuses on how banks are dealing with low rates

OSFI focuses on how banks are dealing with low rates

The Office of the Superintendent of the Financial Institutions Canada is focused on how the country’s banks are reacting to the current low interest rate…

  • By: Staff
  • May 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:14
U.S. ambassador to join BMO as vice-chair

U.S. ambassador to join BMO as vice-chair

David Jacobson, who currently serves as the United States ambassador to Canada, will join BMO Financial Group as vice-chair later this year.

  • By: Staff
  • May 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:09
BlackRock to buy real estate investment firm MGPA

BlackRock to buy real estate investment firm MGPA

BlackRock has reached an agreement to acquire MGPA, an independently managed private equity real estate investment advisory company in Asia-Pacific and Europe.

  • By: Staff
  • May 21, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 11:01
Benefits can help employees feel more financially secure

Benefits can help employees feel more financially secure

While more employees are feeling financially insecure, a survey of working Americans finds that benefits can boost their sense of security.

  • By: Staff
  • May 17, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 14:22

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…

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  • 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.…

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  • 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…