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Employers use rewards to retain, engage workers

Employers use rewards to retain, engage workers

More employers are looking to expand their overall workforce, according to new data from Mercer. However, current employee engagement is low, so employers are turning…

  • By: Staff
  • October 2, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 14:38
Manager interests rise in emerging market

Manager interests rise in emerging market

Canadian investment managers are more interested in the global market than domestic securities, with a significant majority bullish on emerging market equities, according to Russell…

  • By: Staff
  • October 2, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:42
Vanguard to change target benchmarks on four ETFs

Vanguard to change target benchmarks on four ETFs

Vanguard Investments Canada plans to transition four of its TSX-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to benchmarks developed by FTSE and the University of Chicago’s Center for Research…

  • By: Staff
  • October 2, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:41
Solvency funding inches up, plans no further ahead

Solvency funding inches up, plans no further ahead

Solvency funding for DB pension plans is up slightly, mainly due to strong equity returns in the third quarter, according to a new survey from…

  • By: Staff
  • October 2, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:39
DB Solvency Ratios Inch Up

DB Solvency Ratios Inch Up

But nearly all plans still face solvency deficiency: Aon Hewitt.

Pension plans shed stocks to manage volatility

How are Canadian plan sponsors managing volatility risk post-2008? Many of them are making some big moves out of stocks.

Providing alternatives in a DC context

Providing alternatives in a DC context

As DB plans become increasingly rare and the prevalence of DC plans increases, pension plan sponsors are continuously looking for ways to provide investment options…

  • By: Joel Kranc
  • October 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:02

Editorial: Wellness at work

Every article I read on the topic of workplace wellness is a nudge to embrace better work/life balance, to adjust to the stressors in my…

  • By: Rehana Begg
  • October 1, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 07:00
Safe investments aid in retaining young DC members

Safe investments aid in retaining young DC members

A low-risk approach to DC plan investing could help keep some young employees enrolled in the company pension plan, especially while markets are volatile.

  • By: Staff
  • September 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 09:43
Live DC Investment Forum coverage

Live DC Investment Forum coverage

Is it time to re-risk or is safety still the order of the day? In a sideways market, DC plan sponsors and members are wondering…

  • September 28, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 07:50
NFLRA strikes pension deal with league

NFLRA strikes pension deal with league

In a midnight session, the National Football League Players Association struck a tentative deal the league that will get the referees and other officials back…

MPs to split pensions 50/50

MPs to split pensions 50/50

The Conservatives have accepted a proposal to have Members of Parliament and senators contribute more to their pensions plans.

  • By: Staff
  • September 27, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 09:55

Swiss Re calls for a longevity market

New capital market would help manage risk.

  • September 26, 2012 January 20, 2021
  • 14:35

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…

Manulife launches volunteer initiative to strengthen employee well-being, drive community action

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…

Court decision in surplus pension case has no precedent for plan sponsors

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…

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