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Swiss Re calls for a longevity market

New capital market would help manage risk.

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

Putting a price on climate risk

According to Robert Litterman, humans are conducting the largest “chemical experiment” in history as unfettered production of greenhouse gas emissions continues to take its toll…

Feds should issue more real-return bonds

Feds should issue more real-return bonds

Ottawa should issue more real-return bonds (RRBs) to satisfy investor demand and lower its borrowing costs, according to a report released today by the C.D.…

  • By: Staff
  • September 26, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 10:32
Pensions an issue in NFLRA labour dispute

Pensions an issue in NFLRA labour dispute

The National Football League Referee Association (NFLRA) is at odds with the league over salary, retirement benefits and other logistical issues.

DB plans key to attraction and retention

DB plans key to attraction and retention

New survey results suggest employees are starting to recognize the value of an employer-sponsored pension plan, with more workers saying they’d sacrifice a portion of…

Investor confidence down across the globe

Investor confidence down across the globe

Investor confidence is continuing its downward trend, according to the State Street Investor Confidence index reading for September.

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 12:03
The Trouble With Volatility ETNs

The Trouble With Volatility ETNs

New EDHED-Risk Institute study sheds light on TVIX ETN crisis.

Swiss Re calls for longevity capital market

Swiss Re calls for longevity capital market

The scale of longevity risk is too vast for insurers alone without the development of a capital market, says new Swiss Re report.

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 08:57

Sheahan’s solutions for change

The benefits and pension industry isn’t one of major change. While there are small, incremental changes to products, delivery and best practices, this industry isn’t…

Canadians comfortable with debt

Canadians comfortable with debt

A recent poll from bankruptcy trustee Hoyes, Michalos & Associates Inc., and polling firm Harris/Decima points to an alarming trend: Canadians’ growing acceptance of personal…

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:29
Canadians confident in financial knowledge

Canadians confident in financial knowledge

Most Canadians believe their own level of financial knowledge is higher than that of the "average Canadian," according to the latest RBC Canadian Consumer Outlook.

  • By: Staff
  • September 24, 2012 September 13, 2019
  • 11:28
CPPIB invests in U.K. industrial company

CPPIB invests in U.K. industrial company

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has agreed to pay $1.1 billion for the air distribution division of Tomkins, a diversified U.K.-based industrial company.

Survey: Communication still biggest CAP challenge

Survey: Communication still biggest CAP challenge

Canadian employers are skeptical of their employees’ understanding of their company-sponsored capital accumulation plan (CAP) and/or supplementary retirement plans (SERP), a new study from Buck…

NHRIPP reporting 11.5% investment return in 2025, net assets reaching $3.5BN

The Nursing Homes and Related Industries Pension Plan is reporting an 11.5 per cent investment return in 2025. The Ontario-based target-benefit pension plan confirmed a…

  • By: Staff
  • May 19, 2026 May 19, 2026
  • 11:00

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

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