Workers around the world unprepared for retirement
There is a lack of retirement readiness among workers in Canada and globally, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- May 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:24
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IIROC to distribute more ABCP settlement funds
The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada has appointed Ernst & Young to administer additional funds to eligible investors who purchased third-party asset-backed commercial paper…
- By: Staff
- May 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:04
Teachers’ names new president and CEO
Ron Mock, senior vice-president of fixed income and alternative investments at Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plans will succeed Jim Leech as president and chief executive officer…
- By: Staff
- May 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:28
CTF says pensions shouldn’t go to convicted politicians
In light of the Deloitte report on inappropriate Senate expenses, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is renewing its call for a new law that would take…
- By: Staff
- May 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:59
Few companies prepared for rising employee benefits costs
A study finds that employee health, drug and disability costs have risen significantly or are expected to increase, but only 15% of companies have considered…
- By: Staff
- May 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:52
NYSCRF assets reach record high
The New York State Common Retirement Fund reported a 10.4% rate of return in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013, pushing its assets to…
- By: Staff
- May 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:48
Going green improves employee engagement
Workplace perceptions of employers' environmental programs and practices help sustain high employee engagement.
- By: Staff
- May 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:51
Manager search activity rises in 2012
Global money manager search activity increased in 2012 as institutional investors sought to diversify their portfolios, pursuing equity opportunities in international, American and emerging markets.
- By: Staff
- May 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:47
BlackRock CEO calls for mandatory savings in the U.S.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink believes the United States government needs to do more to encourage Americans to save, including creating a mandatory savings program in…
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:36
Global markets are a distorted mess: Panel
The global economy is being run very poorly. Things are so bad that portfolio managers will need to build bomb shelters to keep assets safe.
- By: Vikram Barhat
- May 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:54
Bulk purchases of drugs may pose a risk for patients
Governments that opt for prescription drug bulk purchasing agreements can save taxpayers money, but doing so may put patient health at risk, according to a…
- By: Staff
- May 10, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:42
The lure of emerging markets debt
There has been much talk about the benefits of investing in emerging markets equities, but there’s also a case for emerging markets debt.
- By: Staff
- May 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:22
Work can negatively affect employees’ mental health
Forty-seven percent of Canadians say that work and their workplace is the most stressful part of their lives, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- May 9, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:03
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