Towers Watson Pension Index up in Q4
The benchmark Canadian DB pension plan tracked by Towers Watson’s Pension Index increased by 1.6% in the fourth quarter of 2012, due to positive investment…
- By: Staff
- January 31, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:12
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Canadians more confident, open to risk
Canadians are more confident in their investing personalities and are willing to take on more risk, says latest research from Franklin Templeton Investments.
- By: Staff
- January 31, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:07
Sun Life releases guaranteed income product
According to Sun Life’s 2012 Canadian Unretirement Index, 75% of early baby boomers in Canada (age 57-plus) are now looking for guaranteed income to help…
- By: Staff
- January 31, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:53
Canada’s DB plans gain 9.4% in 2012
Global equity, real estate drive returns.
- By: Staff
- January 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 16:45
The Future of Healthcare
How cuts to healthcare spending will drive growth in the sector.
- By: Caroline Cakebread
- January 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:58
Private drug plans offer better coverage
Canadians insured under private drug plans have significantly better access to new medicines than those who are only covered under public plans, according to a…
- By: Staff
- January 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:53
Caisse finances Quebec cable company
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is helping Cogeco Cable expand through a $50-million long-term loan.
- By: Staff
- January 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 09:31
Poor private coverage paved way for PRPPs
The federal government introduced pooled registered pension plans (PRPPs) because legislators were worried about the low levels of pension plan coverage in the private sector.…
- By: Karen DeBortoli and Colin Ripsman
- January 30, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:25
Global equity, real estate drive Canadian pensions in 2012
Despite some heightened volatility in the fourth quarter of 2012, Canadian pension plans were buoyed by global equity and real estate returns, according to data…
- By: Staff
- January 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:23
The Caisse invests in weight loss company
The weight-loss industry is big business, with the overall industry in Canada and the U.S. estimated to be worth US$44 billion. Seeing the opportunity, the…
- By: Staff
- January 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:13
Employers struggle to battle mental illness
An estimated 12% of employees have diagnosed mental health issues, according to one speaker at Benefit Canada’s Mental Health Summit. Judging from other conference participants,…
- By: April Scott-Clarke
- January 29, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 07:30
EDHEC-Risk Institute makes recommendations
The EDHEC-Risk Institute has put forward a series of recommendations aimed at improving management of non-financial risks within the European fund management industry, following three…
- By: Staff
- January 28, 2013 September 13, 2019
- 10:27
Leadership shakeup at TDAM
Brian A. Murdock, CEO of TD Asset Management (TDAM), has resigned. He’s made a personal decision to return to the U.S. Originally from Greenwich, Conn.,…
- By: April Scott-Clarke
- January 28, 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…
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- 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