Institutional investors will likely increase ETF purchases
Half of American institutions using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) expect to increase their allocations to ETFs, according to a study.
- By: Staff
- May 7, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 08:52
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Living with low interest rates
Global macro headwinds have been causing interest rates to remain low, leaving the world in a “lower for longer” rate environment. But there are strategies…
- By: Bruce Cooper and Les Grober
- May 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:46
Jeff Carney named new head at Mackenzie, co-president at IGM
IGM Financial has appointed Jeffrey R. Carney as the company’s new co-president and CEO, alongside Murray J. Taylor, effective May 6, 2013.
- By: Staff
- May 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:41
Portugal to raise retirement age
Portugal plans to raise its retirement age by one year to 66 as part of an effort to reduce its budget deficit.
- By: Staff
- May 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:40
Pension fund suing Lululemon
A Florida pension fund has filed a lawsuit against Lululemon over its decision to potentially raise bonuses for executives prior to a recall.
- By: Staff
- May 6, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:35
Funded status of U.S. pensions falls in April
The funded status of the typical U.S. corporate pension plan fell 1.8 percentage points in April to 80.8% as liabilities rose.
- By: Staff
- May 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 15:34
Sponsors to focus on plan member communications
Canada’s pension plan sponsors are focusing on their communications with members, particularly about retirement income adequacy, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- May 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:14
Manulife, Great-West Life announce management changes
On Thursday, Manulife Financial Corp. and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company announced the election of Richard B. DeWolfe as chair of the board, effective immediately.
- By: Staff
- May 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:13
CPPIB goes shopping in the U.K.
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Hammerson have formed a fifty-fifty joint venture to buy a 33.3% interest in Bullring Shopping Centre.
- By: Staff
- May 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:41
Chief actuary seeks external peer review panel for CPP actuarial report
The Office of the Chief Actuary is commissioning an external peer review of its next actuarial report on the Canada Pension Plan, expected to be…
- By: Staff
- May 3, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:21
Ontario proposes PRPPs in 2013 budget
The 2013 Ontario budget proposes introducing pooled registered pension plans in the province.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 19:17
SSgA’s Canadian investment management business moving to U.S.
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) is moving its investment management and some related business functions from Canada to its Boston headquarters.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- May 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:43
Canadian Active Managers Shine in Q1 2013
The year is off to a good start for active management: Russell
- By: Caroline Cakebread
- May 2, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:41
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