Multinational companies are looking to gain more control over employee benefits plans, mostly to counter rising costs and financial risks, but the majority has a…
When it comes to institutional fund management, it’s important that all trustees understand their fiduciary responsibilities and the risks that could impact the success of…
Pyramis survey finds plan sponsors changing course.
Depression has gained a serious presence in today’s workplace, finds a new survey from Ipsos Reid, funded by the Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health…
The majority of Canadian small business owners make the connection between employee satisfaction and workplace productivity, according to results from Manulife Financial’s second annual Small…
Using the core-plus approach gives you the tactical approach to be able to “move where the puck’s going,” says Jeff Moore, a fixed income portfolio…
As plan sponsor, if you aren’t concerned with tail risk, you should be.
The new Mercer Pension Health Index, which is in line with other reports released earlier this week, stood at 80% September 30, up from 77%…
The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) has good news for plan sponsors and insurers today. It has announced that buy-in annuities issued…
Quebecor Inc., Quebecor Media Inc. and the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec have completed a $1.5 billion transaction, decreasing the Caisse’s interest in…
Borealis Infrastructure, the infrastructure investment arm of OMERS has agreed to sell its 57% stake in Enwave Energy Corporation for $223 million.
Adrian Hussey at the 2012 Risk Management Conference.
And they're less interested in domestic equities.
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…
Manulife’s new volunteer initiative is designed to strengthen employee well-being, build social connection and unite teams through purpose-driven community action. In addition to offering its…
A recent Ontario Superior Court decision related to surplus pension assets was a rubber stamp of the monitor’s recommendations, rather than a decision with precedential…
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…