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Bank of Canada holds interest rate, warns economy’s resilience to be ‘tested’

The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate on hold Wednesday, leaving the country as an exception compared to other advanced economies that have…

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Fed cuts rates for a third time but signals it will now pause

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the third time this year to try to sustain the economic expansion in the face…

Canadian DB plans post 1.6 per cent median return in third quarter: survey

Canadian DB plans post 1.6 per cent median return in third quarter: survey

Canada’s defined benefit pension plans posted a median return of 1.6 per cent in 2019’s third quarter, according to Northern Trust Canada’s pension universe. “Despite…

  • By: Staff
  • October 30, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:00

AIMA publishes handbook on Canada’s alternative investment landscape

The Alternative Investment Management Association has published a new handbook on the Canadian alternative investment landscape. “Canada has a long history of excellence in alternatives,”…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • October 30, 2019 January 6, 2021
  • 10:58

Alberta budget announces fund transfers to AIMCo for management

The Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund Board will transfer all of its funds to the Alberta Investment Management Corp. for management, according to the province’s latest…

Canadian investors want less single-use plastic in their portfolios: survey

Canadian investors want less single-use plastic in their portfolios: survey

Canadian institutional investors want their portfolio companies to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics, according to a new opinion survey by the Responsible Investment Association.…

  • By: Staff
  • October 30, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:55
Nav Canada lights the way with Sanofi Canada wellness award

Nav Canada lights the way with Sanofi Canada wellness award

With a wellness strategy focused on complete employee health, Nav Canada was recognized with the Sanofi Canada Wellness Pioneer Award at Benefits Canada’s Workplace Benefits Awards…

More employers considering eliminating waiting period to join pension plans: report

More employers considering eliminating waiting period to join pension plans: report

More plan sponsors are considering eliminating the waiting period for employees to join their pension plan, at least for employee contributions, according to a new report…

  • By: Staff
  • October 30, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 08:30
CPPIB appointing Zubaid Ahmad as U.S. senior advisor

CPPIB appointing Zubaid Ahmad as U.S. senior advisor

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is appointing Zubaid Ahmad to the newly created role of senior advisor, United States. “This appointment elevates the CPPIB’s…

  • By: Staff
  • October 29, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:15
Manulife partners with Quebec AI institute on health, financial wellness research

Manulife partners with Quebec AI institute on health, financial wellness research

Manulife Financial Corp. is teaming up with Mila, a Quebec artificial intelligence institute, on health and financial wellness research projects. The partnership will allow the insurer…

  • By: Staff
  • October 29, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:00
Torstar DB pensions receive FSRA notices for joining CAAT’s DBPlus

Torstar DB pensions receive FSRA notices for joining CAAT’s DBPlus

The merger of Torstar Corp.’s defined benefit pension plans into the Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology pension plan’s DBPlus has crossed the first hurdle with…

  • By: Staff
  • October 29, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 09:50
Disability policy review, analytics at heart of Scotiabank’s absence management award win

Disability policy review, analytics at heart of Scotiabank’s absence management award win

For its increased focus on complete reviews of its disability policy and overall absence management program, Scotiabank took home the absence management award at Benefits Canada’s 2019 Workplace Benefits Awards…

Institutional investors urged to pay more attention to human capital as ESG factor

Institutional investors urged to pay more attention to human capital as ESG factor

Institutional investors should narrow in on the importance of human capital as an environmental, social and governance issue. “We know that ESG is about trying…

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

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

61% of Canadian employees working while unwell: survey

Six in 10 (61 per cent) Canadian workers report showing up while mentally or physically unwell at least once a week, according to the latest…

  • By: Staff
  • May 25, 2026 May 22, 2026
  • 09:00