Scotiabank buys stake in Peruvian pension fund management firm
Scotiabank is buying 50% of BBVA’s Peruvian pension fund management business, AFP Horizonte, for $260 million.
- By: Craig Sebastiano
- April 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:33
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Funding levels of U.S. corporate pension plans decline in 2012
The funded status of the 100 largest pension plan sponsors among U.S. publicly traded companies fell for the second straight year in 2012, despite strong…
- By: Staff
- April 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:33
Employers need to address generational differences: Survey
Canadian companies must address generational differences to avoid the cost of high turnover rates, low engagement and missed new business opportunities, according to a survey.
- By: Staff
- April 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:09
What drives the costs of benefits?
Every year, plan administrators are faced with the unique challenge of finding creative ways to control benefits costs and enhance employee value.
- By: Peter Demangos
- April 23, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:04
Active ETFs to propel sector’s next growth phase
Actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) make up less than 1% of the global ETF market, but a new paper suggests that will soon change.
- By: Staff
- April 22, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 17:20
Changes in health benefits management
Every stakeholder involved in health benefits management is being impacted by change; however, with change, there are also opportunities for dialogue and collaboration.
- By: Suzanne Lepage
- April 22, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:05
Jean-Francois Milette joins Aviva Investors
Aviva Investors has announced that Jean-Francois Milette has joined as managing director, institutional sales.
- By: Staff
- April 22, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:33
Pension plan funds shortfall with cheese
Dairy Crest, one of the largest dairy producers in the United Kingdom, will add £60 million worth of cheddar cheese to its pension fund to…
- By: Staff
- April 22, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:28
Mackenzie Institutional hires John Black
John Black has joined Mackenzie Institutional as senior vice-president of U.S. business development.
- By: Staff
- April 22, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 11:22
Alberta introduces PRPP legislation
Residents of Alberta will soon have the ability to invest in pooled registered pension plans.
- By: Staff
- April 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:31
Institutional investors oppose Barrick co-chair compensation
Seven of Canada’s largest institutional investors are opposed to Barrick Gold’s decision to award an $11.9-million bonus to the company’s co-chair, John L. Thornton.
- By: Staff
- April 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 12:24
D’Amours report receives positive reaction
The industry had positive things to say about the expert committee on the future of the Quebec retirement system, led by Alban D’Amours.
- April 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:05
California city plans to leave CalPERS
Canyon Lake, Calif., has told the California Public Employees’ Retirement System that it wants to end its relationship with the pension fund.
- By: Staff
- April 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:56
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