PSP Investments returns 4.4% led by infrastructure investments
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board is reporting a net return of 4.4 per cent for fiscal 2023. As of March 31, 2023, the investment…
- By: Staff
- June 8, 2023 June 8, 2023
- 12:30
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Amendment to Manitoba pension legislation providing flexibility for beneficiary designation
An amendment to Manitoba’s Beneficiary Designation Act allows a pension plan member’s legal representative to now make a beneficiary designation on behalf of the member if…
- By: Staff
- June 8, 2023 August 7, 2024
- 09:00
Younger workers experiencing difficulties cultivating soft skills amid rise in remote working: expert
Although there are many benefits to remote working arrangements, such as a reduced commute and improved work-life balance, younger employees who work remotely aren’t practising…
- By: Lauren Bailey
- June 8, 2023 June 8, 2023
- 09:00
38% of U.S. workers cite benefits as No. 1 reason they stay with employer: survey
More than a third (38 per cent) of U.S. employees say benefits are the No. 1 reason they’ve stayed with their current employer, followed by pay…
- By: Staff
- June 8, 2023 June 7, 2023
- 09:00
Meta asking office-based employees to work onsite three times per week this fall
Facebook parent company Meta Platforms Inc. is asking office-based employees to come in three times a week beginning in September. The move is part of…
- By: Staff
- June 7, 2023 June 7, 2023
- 15:00
Just 39% of women earn $55K or more compared to 67% of men: survey
Two-thirds (67 per cent) of North American men say they earn $55,000 or more, compared to just 39 per cent of women, according to a…
- By: Staff
- June 7, 2023 June 6, 2023
- 09:00
Half of U.S. workers say rising costs, financial crises impacting retirement savings: survey
Roughly half of U.S. employees say rising costs (49 per cent) and recent financial crises (46 per cent) have caused them to reduce or stop…
- By: Staff
- June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023
- 15:00
HOOPP recognizes Canadian property managers for climate leadership
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is recognizing the property managers of nine Canadian buildings among the winners of its Leadership in Environmental Advancement Program…
- By: Staff
- June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023
- 12:00
Caisse appointing Yana Watson Kakar as head of Americas
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is appointing Yana Watson Kakar as managing director and head of Americas. In the new role, she’ll be…
- By: Staff
- June 6, 2023 June 5, 2023
- 09:00
Survey finds 50% of employees can’t completely disconnect from work while on vacation
Just half (50 per cent) of employees say they’re able to completely disconnect from work while on vacation, according to a new survey by the Harris…
- By: Staff
- June 6, 2023 June 6, 2023
- 09:00
Expert panel: Seven important questions as pandemic moves into endemic phase
In three short years, the relationship between Canadian employers and employees has changed dramatically as a result of the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on health, finances…
- By: Kim Siddall
- June 6, 2023 June 5, 2023
- 09:00
Coverage of the 2023 Global Investment Conference
On April 12-14, a group of defined benefit pension plan sponsors, asset managers and academics gathered at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler in British Columbia for…
- By: The Canadian Investment Review
- June 6, 2023 June 1, 2023
- 08:00
2023 GIC coverage: Saving the global economy from conventional thinking
If Irish economist David McWilliams is to be believed, overconfident fools are tampering with the global economy. “If I were an American, Canadian or —…
- By: Gideon Scanlon
- June 6, 2023 June 1, 2023
- 07:59
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…
- 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