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How to apply investment principles to your own life in 2019

When it comes to investment principles, you probably think of your job as an institutional investor or a pension plan manager. Occasionally, you may think…

  • December 20, 2018 January 12, 2021
  • 13:22
Improving physical, mental health top goal for 2019: survey

Improving physical, mental health top goal for 2019: survey

The majority (90 per cent) of global adults said improving their physical, mental and emotional health is a top goal for 2019, according to a…

  • By: Staff
  • December 20, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 10:09
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Federal Reserve raises key interest rate, but dials back expectations

Yesterday, the Federal Reserve announced it will raise the target range for the federal funds rate by a quarter point and dialed back its expected…

  • By: Staff
  • December 20, 2018 January 12, 2021
  • 09:27
Appeal court upholds ruling in RCMP pension case

Appeal court upholds ruling in RCMP pension case

The Federal Court of Appeal is upholding a ruling denying female Royal Canadian Mounted Police employees the opportunity to buy back into their pension plan after…

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China, interest rates top issues for equity investors in 2019

For pension plan sponsors interested in equities, the top two issues on the radar for 2019 are China-U.S. trade tensions and interest rate movements, says…

Uber loses U.K. case on worker rights, expected to appeal

Uber loses U.K. case on worker rights, expected to appeal

Uber pledged Wednesday to challenge a U.K. Court of Appeal decision that drivers should be classed as workers rather than self-employed employees, a verdict that…

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Trusteed pension funds’ real estate investments increased in Q2: Stats Can

The market value of assets held by Canadian trusteed pension funds grew 0.6 per cent between the first and second quarters of 2018, according to data from Statistics…

Most Canadian institutional investors engaging in ESG issues: survey

The vast majority (91 per cent) of Canadian institutional investors have adjusted their voting and engagement policies to focus more on environmental, social and governance…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2018 January 12, 2021
  • 09:00
90% of Canadians working past age 60: Stats Can

90% of Canadians working past age 60: Stats Can

More Canadians aged 60 and over are staying in the workforce, with 80 per cent in that age group reporting work as their primary activity,…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 08:50
74% of employers planning for gen Z’s learning needs: survey

74% of employers planning for gen Z’s learning needs: survey

North American employers are preparing for generation Z’s entrance into the workforce, with 98 per cent agreeing these employees will have different learning and development needs…

  • By: Staff
  • December 19, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 08:30

MFS Investment Management appoints new CIO

Global asset manager MFS Investment Management has appointed Edward M. Maloney as chief investment officer, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Maloney will succeed Michael Roberge, who will…

  • By: Staff
  • December 18, 2018 January 12, 2021
  • 15:30
Health challenges expand one-size-fits-all approach to wellness

Health challenges expand one-size-fits-all approach to wellness

Providence Health Care isn’t new to offering health challenges to its staff. Every October during healthy workplace month, the company encourages its employees to change a habit…

  • By: Jann Lee
  • December 18, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:30
Most HR execs expect digital transformation of industry: report

Most HR execs expect digital transformation of industry: report

About two-thirds of human resources executives believe the industry has undergone, or is undergoing, digital transformation, according to a report by KPMG. The report, which surveyed…

  • By: Staff
  • December 17, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:45

Average Canadian DB pension plan returns 3.6% in Q1 2024: reports

The average Canadian defined benefit pension plan posted a median return of 3.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, according to a new…

  • By: Staff
  • May 6, 2024 May 6, 2024
  • 15:00

Employers can support workers’ mental health with digital toolkits, adequate coverage: expert

This Mental Health Week and beyond, employers can support employee mental health using digital toolkits, mental-health coaching and by providing adequate coverage, says Marie-Chantal Côtè, senior…

Canada Life facing gov’t financial sanctions following delayed benefits access for public employees

The federal government has begun imposing financial sanctions on the Canada Life Assurance Co. after months of outcry from public servants, retirees and their families who…

  • By: Staff
  • May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024
  • 15:00

ESG standards helping institutional investors realize positive annualized returns: study

Environmental, social and governance standards have helped investors generate positive annualized returns, with environmental investments leading the pack globally, according to a new study from…

  • By: Staff
  • May 3, 2024 May 3, 2024
  • 15:00

CPPIB sells 2.78% stake in India logistics firm

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is selling 2.78 per cent of its stake in India-based supply chain and logistics operator Delhivery Ltd. The total…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2024 May 1, 2024
  • 15:00

Funded ratio of 100 largest U.S. corporate DB pension plans declines to 98.4% in fiscal 2023: report

The funded ratio of U.S. corporate defined benefit pension plans declined to 98.5 per cent in fiscal 2023 from 99.4 per cent in 2022, according…

  • By: Staff
  • May 1, 2024 April 30, 2024
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