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Federal court certifies veterans’ class action for delay on pension benefits

Federal court certifies veterans’ class action for delay on pension benefits

The Federal Court has certified a $100 million class action brought by former members of the Canadian Armed Forces reserves who alleged that the government…

Study finds personality traits play role in how retirees spend savings

Study finds personality traits play role in how retirees spend savings

While debt loads and plans for leaving an inheritance affect how quickly people spend their retirement savings, personality could also play a significant role, according…

  • By: Staff
  • November 18, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00
Digital mental-health company appoints Karen Adams

Digital mental-health company appoints Karen Adams

Digital mental-health platform Snapclarity is appointing Karen Adams as its chief commercial and health innovation officer. Previously, Adams was president of Cira Health Solutions and executive vice-president…

  • By: Staff
  • November 15, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:15
Alberta pension plan split not about efficiency, says former CEO of AIMCo

Alberta pension plan split not about efficiency, says former CEO of AIMCo

The former chief executive officer of the organization that would administer a separate Alberta pension plan says the proposed switch from the Canada Pension Plan doesn’t…

Shifts underneath the surface of institutional alternative asset allocations

Shifts underneath the surface of institutional alternative asset allocations

While the amount of alternative assets in institutional portfolios is holding relatively steady, the type of investments making up allocations to alternatives are shifting. Current…

  • By: Staff
  • November 15, 2019 November 11, 2020
  • 09:44

Toronto Transit Commission settles benefits fraud lawsuit

The Toronto Transit Commission has settled a 2016 lawsuit against its insurer for the alleged failure to detect a benefits fraud scheme involving orthotics store Healthy Fit…

  • By: Staff
  • November 15, 2019 December 3, 2020
  • 09:15
Pension Podcast: Institutional investors urged to consider bottom-up approach to India

Pension Podcast: Institutional investors urged to consider bottom-up approach to India

With India attracting the attention of Canadian pension plans, what opportunities and risks exist in the country? Across all asset classes, 2018 saw US$47 billion…

Less than 12% of senior roles in alternatives industry held by women, research finds

Less than 12% of senior roles in alternatives industry held by women, research finds

In 2019, more women are working in private capital and hedge funds than there were two years prior. However, a significant gender imbalance remains at…

  • By: Staff
  • November 15, 2019 November 11, 2020
  • 08:33
SSQ partners with Haleo, MindBeacon on digital CBT

SSQ partners with Haleo, MindBeacon on digital CBT

SSQ Life Insurance Co. Inc. is partnering with Haleo and MindBeacon Software Inc. to offer digital cognitive behavioural therapy to group insurance plan members. Both companies offer online CBT, with Haleo’s tool focusing…

  • By: Staff
  • November 14, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:30
Half of Canadians confident they can manage investments in retirement: survey

Half of Canadians confident they can manage investments in retirement: survey

Many Canadians are interested in learning more about how to manage their money as they make the transition to retirement, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • November 14, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:20
HumanisRx launches medication optimization program

HumanisRx launches medication optimization program

Medication-related issues are negatively affecting employees’ health, causing them to take extended leaves from their jobs and leading to high benefits and disability costs for…

  • By: Staff
  • November 14, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:00
Ivanhoé Cambridge invests in German office real estate vehicle

Ivanhoé Cambridge invests in German office real estate vehicle

Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate arm of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, is acquiring a strategic equity stake in German real estate…

  • By: Staff
  • November 14, 2019 November 11, 2020
  • 11:34
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Digging into equities in developed Asia and the Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe’s economic policies, known as ‘Abenomics,’ have led to big improvements in corporate governance in the country, says Iain Campbell, a…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • November 14, 2019 December 13, 2020
  • 10:27

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…

Equities market faces geopolitical volatility, questions around AI growth: report

While the global equities market recorded positive returns in the first quarter of 2026, a rebound seen in April was driven by only a few…

  • By: Staff
  • May 21, 2026 May 20, 2026
  • 11:00

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…

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