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Franklin Templeton awarded for holistic employee health approach

Franklin Templeton awarded for holistic employee health approach

With its flexible yet comprehensive approach to employee well-being, Franklin Templeton Investments took home the award for a health and wellness program with fewer than…

New tool to help those accumulating and decumulating retirement assets

A professor of finance at York University has developed a new tool to help people who are saving for retirement through multiple vehicles ensure that…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • October 24, 2019 January 6, 2021
  • 08:57
Canadian employment rises 1.8% as economies reopen: Stats Can

Pension Podcast: Is Indonesia too big for institutional investors to ignore?

For intergenerational investors, such as foreign pension plans ramping up their exposure to alternative assets and leveraging patient capital, it’s worth paying attention to Indonesia’s…

What can institutional investors expect from markets with a Liberal minority government?

In Monday’s federal election, the Liberal Party of Canada won a minority government with the Conservative Party of Canada taking official opposition status and both…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • October 23, 2019 January 4, 2021
  • 14:18
Allow DC plans to issue advance life deferred annuities: ACPM

Allow DC plans to issue advance life deferred annuities: ACPM

In a letter to the tax branch of the Department of Finance, the Association of Canadian Pension Management said it would be reasonable for certain…

  • By: Staff
  • October 23, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 14:00
Caisse, Ontario Teachers’ partner with insurance firm, CPPIB sells stake in parking company

Caisse, Ontario Teachers’ partner with insurance firm, CPPIB sells stake in parking company

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan are partnering with Anurag Chandra, former chief executive officer of Prosperity…

  • By: Staff
  • October 23, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 13:30
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Brazil Congress passes landmark overhaul of pension system

The Senate gave final congressional approval Tuesday to an overhaul of Brazil’s pension system, capping years of stalled efforts to sway public opinion and rein…

Fidelity Canada wins award for holistic health program

Fidelity Canada wins award for holistic health program

Fidelity Canada’s traditional health and wellness program has evolved into a holistic initiative that incorporates every aspect of working life, leading to its award win…

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Employees value meaningful work over benefits, compensation: survey

Employees cite meaningful work as more important to than compensation and perks, according to a new survey by the Workhuman Analytics and Research Institute. The survey, which…

  • By: Staff
  • October 23, 2019 September 4, 2025
  • 08:45
Factor investing strategies becoming more popular for fixed income: survey

Factor investing strategies becoming more popular for fixed income: survey

The use of factor investing is on the rise among institutional investors, according to a new global survey by Invesco. “Factor investing has shifted from…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:30
Liberals’ election win implications for pharmacare, pension legislation

Liberals’ election win implications for pharmacare, pension legislation

The Liberal Party of Canada is set to form a minority government after Tuesday’s federal election when it won 157 out of 338 seats. While the party made…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 10:30
Canada’s retirement system ranked 9th in the world

Canada’s retirement system ranked 9th in the world

Canada’s retirement system jumped one spot to ninth place in Melbourne Mercer’s annual global pension index. Comparing 37 global retirement systems, the report found the Canadian system…

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 09:30
Scotiabank recognized for creating culture of diversity in workplace

Scotiabank recognized for creating culture of diversity in workplace

At Benefits Canada‘s 2019 Workplace Benefits Awards, Scotiabank was recognized in the diversity category for a focus that’s “thoughtful” and “fulsome,” according to judges. “I think it’s…

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