When employees undergo stress, it impacts how they perform in the workplace. A new survey from the Employee Financial Education Division (EFED)—a provider of flexible…
AIMA Canada, the Canadian national group of the global Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), has established new regional committees in Alberta and British Columbia. “We…
Plan sponsors lack understanding of plan-spend issues, such as cost drivers, inefficiencies and forecasting. Thankfully, a number of tools are available to help plan sponsors…
Quebec is the only province to have mirrored the federal government’s move towards pooled registered pension plans (PPRPs). Immediately following the latest government election, the…
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Teachers’) is acquiring 100% of SeaCube Container Leasing Ltd., one of the world’s largest container leasing companies.
As the RRSP contribution deadline approaches, many Canadians are debating whether to invest in an RRSP or a tax-free savings account (TFSA). A BMO study…
Malcolm Hamilton shares his concerns around alternative investments.
A new report from the Social Investment Organization has found that socially responsible investment (SRI) assets are climbing in every major market segment and outpacing…
For the fourth year running, corporate pension plan sponsors are making controlling funding status volatility a top priority, an SEI quick poll has found.
Today, GMP Capital Inc. announced an agreement in which Fiera Capital Corp. will purchase roughly $570 million in assets under management from GMP Investment Management…
Sun Life Financial Inc. and Khazanah Nasional Berhad, the government of Malaysia’s strategic investment fund, are partnering to buy 98% of CIMB Aviva Assurance Berhad,…
A new survey from Desjardins Insurance has found that an overwhelming number—86% of respondents—intend to gradually transition into retirement rather than leaving the workforce abruptly,…
Mercer is joining forces with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), through its Mental Health Works program, to launch an education program designed to help…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…