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Specialty drugs poorly managed in U.S. plans

Specialty drugs poorly managed in U.S. plans

A new study by U.S.-based Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute’s (PDMI) has found that American employers offering drug coverage need to take a look at how…

  • By: Staff
  • February 19, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:00
Are your members heart-healthy?

Are your members heart-healthy?

Group benefits plan sponsors, take note: your plan members may be underestimating their heart health risks. A study comparing data from a Desjardins Insurance survey…

  • By: Staff
  • February 15, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:40
The Caisse invests in food distributor

The Caisse invests in food distributor

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has made a $15-million investment in Colabor Group Inc., Quebec’s largest independent food distributor.

  • By: Staff
  • February 15, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:37
More de-risking needed for Canadian DB plans

More de-risking needed for Canadian DB plans

A new research study by the Canadian Financial Executives Research Foundation—the research arm of Financial Executives International Canada (FEI)—indicates that almost 60% of pension plan…

  • By: Staff
  • February 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:09
More young Canadians accessing EFAPs online

More young Canadians accessing EFAPs online

According to a report from Morneau Shepell, a growing number of young Canadians are using digital communications to access their employee and family assistance program…

  • By: Staff
  • February 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:04
Tweets from the DC Plan Summit

Tweets from the DC Plan Summit

What are the key push/pull factors affecting DC plan sponsors today and what will they be in the future? What can be learned about DC…

  • By: Staff
  • February 14, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Canadians too emotional about portfolios

Canadians too emotional about portfolios

Canadian investors may be too emotional when it comes to their portfolios, a new survey from Franklin Templeton has found. Putting too much heart into…

  • By: Staff
  • February 13, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:03
Mercer acquires Hall Consulting

Mercer acquires Hall Consulting

Mercer has acquired the salary survey database, client relationships and consulting services of Hall Consulting Limited (HCL).

Pension sustainability requires new thinking

Pension sustainability requires new thinking

The thinking for plan sponsors over the last decade has been to reduce risk, reduce liabilities, get out of DB and move to a DC…

Tough years ahead for investment managers

Tough years ahead for investment managers

A new whitepaper from Casey, Quirk & Associates predicts that investment managers are in for a tough five years.

  • By: Staff
  • February 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:52
Frazer remembered for commitment to clients

Frazer remembered for commitment to clients

Canadian financial services legend George Frazer passed away on February 6 at age 86. Frazer, Canada’s longest serving investment manager, was chairman of the board…

  • By: Staff
  • February 12, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:25
Young Canadians uneasy about retirement income

Young Canadians uneasy about retirement income

According to a new study from BMO Financial Group, a majority of Canadians between the ages of 18 and 34 don’t have faith in their…

  • By: Staff
  • February 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 10:12
Good intentions won’t fund retirement

Good intentions won’t fund retirement

People have good intentions when it comes to retirement savings, with 60% of respondents to a new CIBC poll saying they intend to grow their…

  • By: Staff
  • February 11, 2013 September 13, 2019
  • 09:58

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…