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Making the case for healthcare investment

Making the case for healthcare investment

Canada has been looking at healthcare system the wrong way, according to the president of the Canadian Medical Association.

  • By: Staff
  • April 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 17:49
Institutional investors consider alternative indexes

Institutional investors consider alternative indexes

Northern Trust survey finds investors open to new options.

  • By: Staff
  • April 26, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 12:47
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

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…

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…