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76% of institutional investors consider ESG, but overall support dwindling: survey

Three-quarters (76 per cent) of institutional investors say they integrate environmental, social and governance across their investment platform, according to a new survey by Callan.…

  • By: Staff
  • November 20, 2025 November 20, 2025
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How does CPP fit into retirement income picture for younger Canadians?

For a typical middle-income Canadian without a workplace pension, the Canada Pension Plan is projected to provide roughly 50 per cent to 70 per cent…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • November 20, 2025 November 19, 2025
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Report finds early-onset health issues increasing among Canadian women

Cancer rates among Canadian women age 50 and younger are twice as high as those of men in the same age group, according to a…

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  • November 20, 2025 November 19, 2025
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World’s 500 largest asset managers’ AUM up 9.4% in 2024: report

The world’s 500 largest asset managers’ assets under management reached US$139.9 trillion at the end of 2024, a 9.4 per cent increase from the previous…

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  • November 19, 2025 November 19, 2025
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Arc’teryx marking Financial Literacy Month with info sessions on employee savings plans

During Financial Literacy Month, Arc’teryx Equipment is hosting a series of information sessions on the company’s savings plans, geared toward the outerwear company’s diverse employee…

  • By: Blake Wolfe
  • November 19, 2025 November 18, 2025
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Global health benefits costs expected to jump 10.3% in 2026: report

Global health insurance costs are expected to rise by an average of 10.3 per cent in 2026, according to a new report by WTW. It…

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  • November 18, 2025 November 18, 2025
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Sounding Board: Checking index concentration key for institutional investors as bubble talk persists

With the S&P 500 up around 90 per cent over the last five years — the so-called ‘Magnificent 7’ driving nearly 70 per cent of…

  • By: Bert Clark
  • November 18, 2025 November 13, 2025
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Expert panel: How employers can rethink pay-for-performance in a volatile economy

Economic headwinds, cost pressures and shifting employee expectations are forcing organizations to rethink performance compensation. Traditional pay-for-performance models, built for more predictable business cycles, are…

  • By: Darcy Clark
  • November 18, 2025 November 13, 2025
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Survey finds 57% of Canadian employees say employer influences financial decisions

Two-thirds (67 per cent) of Canadian employees say help with forecasting retirement income is the No. 1 way that employers can provide financial support to…

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  • November 18, 2025 November 17, 2025
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Report calls for government policy to support Canadians’ financial literacy

While earlier generations of Canadian retirees fared well despite limited financial literacy thanks to simpler pension systems, today’s employees face a more complicated journey through…

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  • November 17, 2025 November 14, 2025
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CPPIB returns 5.4% in Q2, net assets total $777.5 billion

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board said it earned a net return of 5.4 per cent for its second quarter. The board said the increase…

Custom investment services preferred by asset owners, but can be costly for managers: report

A growing demand for customized asset management services by institutional investors is proving to be an expensive proposition for managers, according to a new report…

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  • November 14, 2025 November 12, 2025
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Editorial: Looking at the good, bad and ugly of artificial intelligence

It’s difficult to avoid feeling overwhelmed by the hype around artificial intelligence and its many applications in our day-to-day lives. I was a kid during…

AIMCo returns 7.5% in 2025 amid private market headwinds

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is reporting a total fund net investment return of 7.5 per cent for 2025, underperforming its benchmark return by 2.7…

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  • April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
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Canadian banks, pension funds have poured billions into ICE contractors: report

Major Canadian banks and pension funds provided tens of billions of dollars to American contractors for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, an investigation…

64% of employers cite cost control as top benefits priority in 2026: report

Roughly two-thirds (64 per cent) of global employers say cost control is their No. 1 benefits priority  in 2026, citing it as a key focus…

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  • March 31, 2026 March 30, 2026
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Manitoba to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces

Manitoba is set to become the first province in Canada to require employers to provide free menstrual products in workplaces. The provincial government will amend…

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  • April 1, 2026 March 31, 2026
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Fewer plan members describing financial situation as better, worse than last year: survey

While the percentage of plan members who describe their personal financial situation as significantly or somewhat better than last year decreased from 42 per cent…

Harassment case highlights employers’ legal risks, obligations in handling workplace complaints: lawyer

A high-profile harassment complaint involving a former Canadian Broadcasting Corp. anchor is a reminder for Canadian employers of the legal risks tied to mishandling workplace…