Are health-care investments recession-proof?
In both good and bad economic times, people will inevitably get sick and require health care. So when markets are down, health care may be…
- By: Yaelle Gang
- January 31, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 08:34
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New York City hiring advisors to create divestment plans for its pension funds
New York City is taking major steps toward divesting from fossil fuels by hiring investment advisors to review three of its pension plans and make…
- By: Staff
- January 30, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 09:15
Employees’ parental leave has no effect on employer, colleagues: study
Employees’ parental leave has “no measurable effect” on their company’s profits, output or survival, nor does it have a negative impact on the well-being of those employees’…
- By: Kelsey Rolfe
- January 30, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 09:15
Siri? Alexa? For fixed income investments, ask Abbie
Around the world, people are streamlining their everyday tasks by asking Siri or Alexa for help. And now, the chatbot concept is becoming useful in…
- By: Yaelle Gang
- January 30, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 09:03
CARP sets out wish list for DB pension protections in 2020 budget submission
CARP is highlighting the need for further protections for defined benefit pensions in its 2020 Ontario budget priorities. The submission noted CARP, formerly the Canadian Association…
- By: Staff
- January 30, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 09:00
Survey: University investments saw slower growth in 2019
Most U.S. universities made money on their financial investments last year, but their returns were tempered by a global economic slowdown fueled by America’s trade…
- By: Collin Binkley, the Associated Press
- January 30, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 08:58
Fed chair sees China virus as possible risk to world economy
Just as the outlook for the global economy had been brightening in recent months, a new threat has suddenly emerged in the form of the…
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 30, 2020 December 13, 2020
- 08:52
Quebec government appoints Charles Émond new head of Caisse
The Quebec government has selected a relative newcomer at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec to succeed Michael Sabia as its new head.…
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 29, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 15:30
A quarter of Canadians unaware of difference between RRSPs, TFSAs: survey
While more than half of Canadians agreed tax-free savings accounts (59 per cent) and registered retirement savings plans (57 per cent) are a crucial part…
- By: Staff
- January 29, 2020 December 10, 2021
- 15:00
Sun Life appoints Cheryl Mallett senior VP of client services
Sun Life Canada has appointed Cheryl Mallett as senior vice-president of client services, effective Feb. 17, 2020. In the newly created role, Mallett will be…
- By: Staff
- January 29, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 14:55
Canadians say employers’ mental-health supports crucial to view of workplace: survey
More than three-quarters (76 per cent) of Canadians said the support offered by their employer around mental health is critical to how they view their…
- By: Martha Porado
- January 29, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 10:15
Results from workplace mental-health assessment shows there’s more work to do
Over the past three years, 1,525 employers from across Canada have taken part in MindsMatter, CivicAction’s free online workplace mental-health assessment. “MindsMatter has helped neutralize…
- By: Staff
- January 29, 2020 November 12, 2020
- 09:00
CSS pension plan enters into longevity insurance agreement
The Co-operative Superannuation Society Pension Plan is making a deal with the Co-operators Group Ltd. on a longevity insurance agreement to protect its annuity offering.…
- By: Staff
- January 29, 2020 November 30, 2020
- 09:00
Caisse invests in U.S. fibre optics firm, Brazil-based power transmission platform
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is participating in a deal that will contribute an additional US$100 million to a U.S.-based fibre optics…
- By: Staff
- May 27, 2026 May 26, 2026
- 15:00
Ontario DB plans’ average solvency ratio drops to 122% in Q1 2026: FSRA
Defined benefit pension plans in Ontario reported a median solvency ratio of 122 per cent during the first quarter of 2026, according to a new…
- By: Staff
- May 25, 2026 May 22, 2026
- 15:00
CPP Investments returns 7.8% for fiscal 2026, net assets total $793.3 billion
CPP Investments is reporting a return of 7.8 per cent for its 2026 fiscal year. The results helped increase its net assets to $793.3 billion…
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 22, 2026 May 21, 2026
- 15:00
Telus expands employee volunteer initiative amid growing focus on engagement, workplace culture
Corporate volunteering initiatives are playing a larger role as employers continue looking for ways to strengthen employee engagement, workplace culture and social purpose efforts, says…
- By: Sonya Singh
- May 27, 2026 May 25, 2026
- 09:00
Canada Life acquiring disability management provider Santé Circle Health
Canada Life Assurance Co. is acquiring Santé Circle Health, a provider of disability management and occupational health services. Santé Circle Health’s capabilities complement Canada Life’s…
- By: Staff
- May 26, 2026 May 25, 2026
- 15:00
National Institute on Ageing’s Pension Centre of Excellence welcomes new member organizations during symposium
The National Institute on Ageing at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Pension Centre of Excellence is welcoming four new member organizations following its third symposium last week.…
- By: Staff
- May 26, 2026 May 25, 2026
- 09:00