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Willis Towers Watson appoints Ofelia Isabel market leader for Toronto area

Willis Towers Watson appoints Ofelia Isabel market leader for Toronto area

Willis Towers Watson is appointing Ofelia Isabel as its new market leader for Toronto. In her new role, Isabel will be responsible for the company’s…

  • By: Staff
  • January 28, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 15:15
BCI investing in purified drinking water dispensers

BCI investing in purified drinking water dispensers

The British Columbia Investment Management Corp. is acquiring a significant minority stake in Waterlogic, a company that designs, manufactures, distributes and services purified drinking water…

  • By: Staff
  • January 28, 2020 November 11, 2020
  • 15:00
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Survey of business economists finds slight rise in optimism

U.S. business economists are slightly more optimistic about economic growth than they were three months ago, and most foresee sales at their companies remaining solid.…

Variable benefits in DC pension plans now allowed in Ontario

Defined contribution pension plans in Ontario can now offer variable benefits to their plan members. The provincial government passed a series of regulations under the…

What’s driving higher drug costs in Canada’s benefits plans?

Employers should be closely examining the underlying drivers of cost growth in their drug plans, according to a new report by Innovative Medicines Canada. “Typically,…

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Private equity firms want to add younger, more diverse hires to staff: survey

Private equity firms appear to be having a tough time attracting younger talent to their teams and an even tougher time getting that talent to…

  • By: Staff
  • January 28, 2020 December 13, 2020
  • 08:49
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FTSE Russell expands climate risk-adjusted government bond index series

Index-provider FTSE Russell is launching the first government bond index of countries in the economic and monetary union of the European Union that adjusts country…

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  • January 28, 2020 December 13, 2020
  • 08:33
PSP Investments acquiring Copenhagen real estate

PSP Investments acquiring Copenhagen real estate

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board, along with Aviva Investors, is buying Galleri K, a real estate asset in Copenhagen, Denmark. The four-story building, which…

  • By: Staff
  • January 27, 2020 November 12, 2020
  • 15:30
Aon appoints Brad Lorimer health leader in Canada

Aon appoints Brad Lorimer health leader in Canada

Aon is appointing Brad Lorimer as executive vice-president and health leader in Canada. Since Lorimer joined the consultancy 13 years ago, he led several national…

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  • January 27, 2020 November 11, 2020
  • 15:15
Technology, consumers driving emerging market equities

Technology, consumers driving emerging market equities

In the past, Canadian investors may have seen emerging market indices as too heavy on materials and energy companies, which are also well-represented in North…

Dalhousie, Ryerson focusing on mental health in January

Dalhousie, Ryerson focusing on mental health in January

The bleakness and winter chill coupled with post-holiday blues can make January a particularly challenging month. With that in mind, many Canadian employers are using…

2019 a strong year for pension managers’ pooled funds: Morneau Shepell

2019 a strong year for pension managers’ pooled funds: Morneau Shepell

Pension funds ended 2019 on a strong note, with diversified pooled fund managers posting a median return of 2.6 per cent before management fees in…

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  • January 27, 2020 November 11, 2020
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How a coronavirus epidemic in China could ripple through the global economy

An international outbreak of respiratory illness sparked by a novel coronavirus has spread from its origins in central China to at least 11 countries, with…

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…

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  • 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…

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  • May 25, 2026 May 22, 2026
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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…

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…

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