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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…

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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…

  • By: Staff
  • November 17, 2025 November 14, 2025
  • 09:00
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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…

85% of global asset owners recognize climate risk as a major concern: survey

The impact of climate change risks is increasing as a significant concern for global asset owners, according to a new survey from FTSE Russell. The…

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  • December 5, 2025 December 4, 2025
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Investor group targeting Vestcor in class action due to financial losses

Vestcor Inc. is the target of a class action lawsuit alleging a specific transaction ended up costing a group of Canadian investors significant financial losses.…

  • By: Staff
  • December 4, 2025 December 2, 2025
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Fixed income facing uneasy macroeconomic outlook in early 2026: expert

After a year of steady performance, fixed income markets could kick off 2026 with concerns from a macroeconomic standpoint, says Steve Locke, chief investment officer…

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

An article on Ontario’s proposed changes to preferred pharmacy network agreements was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five…

  • By: Staff
  • December 5, 2025 December 4, 2025
  • 09:00

Government sending early retirement info to nearly 70,000 public employees

The federal government is in the process of sending letters with information on its planned early retirement program to almost 70,000 employees as it works…

UPP employing transition risk management framework across portfolio: report

The University Pension Plan is managing material climate risks by considering prospective investments through a climate-related impact lens, according to a new report by the…

  • By: Staff
  • December 3, 2025 December 2, 2025
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