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The employer role in bridging gap in cancer support

The employer role in bridging gap in cancer support

When Lisa Machado was diagnosed with a rare leukemia 11 years ago, one of her biggest challenges was finding emotional support and education. “And so…

Pay equity problem persists in Canadian workplaces: survey

Pay equity problem persists in Canadian workplaces: survey

Canadian men earn an average annual salary of $66,504, 25 per cent more than the reported average of $49,721 for women, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • March 21, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30
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Time for more focus on qualitative characteristics when selecting managers

It’s no surprise that investors can’t rely on past performance when picking a manager for tomorrow, but it remains a key driver for many investment…

  • By: Staff
  • March 21, 2019 January 12, 2021
  • 09:29
Improved benefits, bereavement leave in new contract for Manitoulin hotel workers

Improved benefits, bereavement leave in new contract for Manitoulin hotel workers

Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre employees will see a 55 per cent increase in their health benefits reimbursement amount and an additional day of bereavement as…

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PIAC suggests changes to IOPS draft guidelines on ESG for pension investors

In response to the International Organization of Pension Supervisors’ request for comments on developing guidance for pension funds around environmental, social and governance issues, the Pension…

  • By: Staff
  • March 21, 2019 January 12, 2021
  • 07:50

Budget 2019: More proposals that could affect plan sponsors

The 2019 federal budget offered several proposals to help working Canadians, ranging from new leave provisions to tax benefit adjustments. A potential new leave provision is aimed at…

  • By: Staff
  • March 20, 2019 December 3, 2020
  • 14:45
Budget 2019: Proposed changes to pension legislation, annuities, CPP

Budget 2019: Proposed changes to pension legislation, annuities, CPP

In its 2019 budget on Tuesday, the federal government announced a number of proposals regarding pension protections, off the back of recent high-profile corporate bankruptcies that have thrown…

Budget 2019: Feds to develop a strategy for high-cost drugs for rare diseases

Budget 2019: Feds to develop a strategy for high-cost drugs for rare diseases

In its 2019 budget on Tuesday, the federal government confirmed it will work with partners to move forward on three foundational elements of national pharmacare. The initial…

79% of global executives expect freelancers to replace full-time staff: survey

79% of global executives expect freelancers to replace full-time staff: survey

More than three-quarters (79 per cent) of executives said they expect contingent and freelance workers to substantially replace full-time employees in the coming years, according…

  • By: Staff
  • March 20, 2019 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
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Institutional investors changing portfolios to deal with uncertain markets: survey

Global institutional investors are considering different portfolio constructions to ensure outperformance in what they increasingly worry is a lower return environment, according to a new survey by Fidelity…

  • By: Staff
  • March 20, 2019 January 12, 2021
  • 08:45
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OPTrust stays ahead of the curve on artificial intelligence

At a time when making money in the markets is increasingly difficult, technology can provide an edge, says James Davis, chief investment officer at the…

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Caisse ups AI financing, CPPIB takes stake in U.S. natural gas

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has created a fund worth $250 million dedicated to artificial intelligence and Quebec businesses with a proven track record…

  • By: Staff
  • March 19, 2019 January 12, 2021
  • 15:40
SHARE joining CAAT’s DBPlus pension plan

SHARE joining CAAT’s DBPlus pension plan

The Shareholder Association for Research and Education is joining the College of Applied Arts and Technology’s new DBPlus pension plan. “As a small, non-profit organization,…

CAP member outcomes increasing in Q1 2024: report

Capital accumulation plan members saw a slight uptick in their plan outcome in the first quarter of 2024, as annuity rates rebounded to levels comparable…

  • By: Staff
  • May 16, 2024 May 16, 2024
  • 15:00

Funding limitations in private markets push co-investment deals: report

Amid a challenging private market fundraising landscape, the flow of co-investment deals increased dramatically in 2023, according to a report by alternative investment management and…

  • By: Staff
  • May 16, 2024 May 15, 2024
  • 11:00

Reliance on premium technology stocks limiting diversification for institutional investors: expert

Institutional investors are limiting portfolio diversification through overexposure to a selected group of U.S. technology stocks, says Alec Murray, senior vice-president and head of equity…

BCI sells $1 billion worth of private equity holdings to investment firm

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is selling more than US$1 billion worth of private equity funds to Ardian, a France-based independent private equity investment…

  • By: Staff
  • May 15, 2024 May 15, 2024
  • 15:00

CPPIB wants to grow credit investments to $115BN by 2029: report

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board plans to nearly double the size of its credit holdings over the next five years, according to reporting by…

  • By: Staff
  • May 14, 2024 May 13, 2024
  • 09:00

2024 Top 40 Money Managers Report: How pension plan sponsors are using the latest technology to maintain cybersecurity

In the fight against cybercriminals, institutional investors and other financial organizations are managing cybersecurity just as seriously as any other type of business risk, with…