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Canadian DB pension plans see median return of 4.27% in last quarter of 2022: report

Despite the challenging economic environment, Canadian defined benefit pension plans saw a median return of 4.27 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022, according…

  • By: Staff
  • February 7, 2023 February 8, 2023
  • 11:30

Survey finds majority of employees planning to change jobs in 2023

The majority (81 per cent) of employees say they’re planning to change jobs within the next year, with nearly half (46 per cent) planning to…

  • By: Staff
  • February 7, 2023 February 7, 2023
  • 09:00

81% of U.S. public sector workers worry about retirement savings: survey

The majority (81 per cent) of U.S. public sector employees worry whether they’ll have enough money to last them through retirement, according to a new…

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  • February 7, 2023 February 6, 2023
  • 09:00
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Just 25% of employers offering semi-retirement arrangements: survey

Despite an ongoing labour shortage, just a quarter (25 per cent) of Canadian employers offer semi-retirement arrangements, according to a new survey by the Harris…

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  • February 6, 2023 February 6, 2023
  • 15:00

Vast majority of institutional investors planning to increase allocations to sustainable, impact investments over 5 years: survey

The vast majority (90 per cent) of institutional investors say they’re planning to increase allocations to sustainable and impact investments over the next five years,…

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  • February 6, 2023 February 3, 2023
  • 09:00
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62% of U.S. workers say employer’s DEI program not working as intended: survey

While the majority (89 per cent) of U.S. employees say their employer has a diversity, equity and inclusion program, 62 per cent say these programs…

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  • February 6, 2023 February 3, 2023
  • 09:00

FSRA promoting retirement planning with Pension Awareness Day

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is promoting retirement planning with its inaugural Pension Awareness Day on Feb. 16. Through the event, the FSRA…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • February 6, 2023 February 3, 2023
  • 09:00
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Survey finds 59% of gen Z workers have yet to start saving for retirement

More than half (59 per cent) of generation Z workers and a third (31 per cent) of millennials say they have yet to start saving…

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  • February 3, 2023 February 3, 2023
  • 15:00
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42% of U.S. workers say they’re stressed due to financial health: survey

Two-fifths (42 per cent) of U.S. workers say they’re highly stressed due to their financial health, up from 35 per cent in 2022, according to…

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  • February 3, 2023 February 3, 2023
  • 09:00
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how Telus is training its people leaders to recognize when employees are experiencing mental-health struggles was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com over…

  • By: Staff
  • February 3, 2023 February 3, 2023
  • 09:00

Caisse promoting Maxime Aucoin, David Latour to new roles

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is appointing Maxime Aucoin as executive vice-president of depositors and total portfolio.  In the new role, Aucoin,…

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  • February 2, 2023 February 1, 2023
  • 15:00

Pension super-priority bill, real return bond cancellation top priorities for PIAC in 2023: new chair

The Pension Investment Association of Canada is prioritizing the protection of employment-based pension coverage in 2023. “Our members are concerned that well-intentioned regulatory changes, such…

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CPPIB invests in Indian real estate fund, BCI-owned utility company completes acquisition

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is investing US$205 million as an anchor investor in IndoSpace’s new real estate fund in India. The investment marks…

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  • February 2, 2023 February 2, 2023
  • 12:00

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…

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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
  • 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…

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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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…