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Ontario DB plans’ average solvency ratio increases to 124% in Q3 2025: FSRA

The median solvency ratio of Ontario defined benefit pension plans increased to 124 per cent during the third quarter of 2025, an increase of two…

  • By: Staff
  • November 21, 2025 November 20, 2025
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Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on how employers can approach pay-for-performance amid economic volatility was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

  • By: Staff
  • November 21, 2025 November 20, 2025
  • 09:00

Financial Literacy Month: Wealthsimple helping women build financial confidence

Wealthsimple Inc. is marking Financial Literacy Month with a two-part series of information sessions on how women can build financial confidence. The sessions cover estate…

  • By: Sonya Singh
  • November 21, 2025 November 20, 2025
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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
  • 11:00
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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
  • 09:00
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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…

  • By: Staff
  • November 20, 2025 November 19, 2025
  • 09:00

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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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
  • 09:00

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…

  • By: Staff
  • 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…

  • By: Staff
  • November 17, 2025 November 14, 2025
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Caisse investing in European energy producer, Ontario Teachers’ backing U.S. mineral royalty platform

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is investing in a European power producer alongside  EIG Global Energy Partners. The €450 million commitment to…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
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IMCO joining global real estate network focused on climate risks

The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario recently joined the Global Real Estate Engagement Network, an industry coalition of institutional investors focused on addressing financially material…

  • By: Staff
  • April 23, 2026 April 22, 2026
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How are institutional investors approaching derivatives?

The derivatives market is experiencing growing adoption among both institutional and retail investors as awareness and education about the asset class continues to grow, says…

MrBeast employee fired after maternity leave, alleges years of harassment in new lawsuit

A former Beast Industries employee is suing MrBeast’s media production company after she was allegedly fired from her social media manager job upon returning from maternity leave…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on Ottawa Community Housing Corp.’s benefits communication strategy was the most-read article on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human…

  • By: Staff
  • April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
  • 09:00

Expert panel: Employers rethinking compensation strategy in the AI era

In an increasingly automated world, the adoption of artificial intelligence adoption is rapidly reshaping the types and number of roles that organizations seek. AI is…