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Survey finds U.S. pension plan sponsors increasingly interested in keeping retiree assets in plan

More than 54 per cent of 401(k) plan sponsors say they prefer to keep their retired members’ assets in their plan, a notable increase from…

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  • April 13, 2023 April 12, 2023
  • 09:00

Companies ‘walking the talk’ on workforce investments reaping 4% higher return on invested capital: report

Companies that back up talk about investing in employees with action are associated with a four per cent higher return on invested capital, according to…

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Northern Transformer, Unifor agreement includes pension, benefits gains

The union representing 70 employees at Northern Transformer in Vaughan, Ont. has ratified a four-year collective agreement that includes pension and benefits gains. The agreement…

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Younger, more diverse U.S. employees most likely to work from home amid pandemic: report

Employees working from home during the worst part of the coronavirus pandemic were younger, more diverse and better educated, according to a new report from…

Absences, presenteeism costing employers nearly $645 million annually: report

Employee absences and presenteeism are costing Canadian employers nearly $645 million annually, according to a new report by Manulife Financial Corp. The report — which analyzed…

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  • April 12, 2023 April 11, 2023
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40% of Canadian workers say they aren’t fairly paid: survey

Two-fifths (40 per cent) of Canadian workers say they aren’t fairly paid in their current role, according to a new survey by Robert Half Canada…

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SHEPP appointing Colette Wagner as senior investment analyst

The Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan is appointing Colette Wagner as a senior investment analyst. In the new role, she’ll oversee the asset managers responsible…

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  • April 11, 2023 April 11, 2023
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Institutional investors making steady progress on ESG reporting, practices: report

Institutional investors are steadily integrating environmental, social and governance into their investment reporting and practices, according to a new report by the United Nations’ principles…

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  • April 11, 2023 April 11, 2023
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Report finds DEI increasingly important in talent attraction, retention efforts

While more than two-thirds (69 per cent) of employers say the macroeconomic environment is negatively impacting recruitment, three-quarters (74 per cent) say it hasn’t reduced…

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  • April 11, 2023 April 10, 2023
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U.S. workers believe they need $1.1 million to retire comfortably: survey

While U.S. workers aged 45 and older believe it takes, on average, $1.1 million in savings to retire comfortably, just 21 per cent expect to…

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  • April 10, 2023 April 10, 2023
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45% of Canadian autistic employees feel they have to mask autistic traits at work: survey

Nearly half (45 per cent) of Canadian autistic employees say they have to mask their autistic traits at work, according to a new survey by…

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  • April 10, 2023 April 6, 2023
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AIMCo returns -3.4% for 2022, citing declines in public equities, fixed income

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is reporting an annual return of negative 3.4 per cent for 2022, citing declines in public equities and fixed income.…

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  • April 10, 2023 April 6, 2023
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Alberta Teachers’ Association set to legally challenge pension order

AIMCo revealing details of ESG integration process: report

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is revealing details of how environmental, social and governance factors are used alongside traditional financial analysis in its investment strategy.…

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  • April 6, 2023 April 6, 2023
  • 12:30

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…

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  • May 15, 2026 May 15, 2026
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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.…

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  • May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026
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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…

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…

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  • 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…

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  • May 15, 2026 May 14, 2026
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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…