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A closer look at Ontario political parties’ pension, benefits promises

A closer look at Ontario political parties’ pension, benefits promises

Despite not yet announcing its election platform, Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party may have the greatest potential for affecting pensions and benefits in Ontario. “The Conservatives’…

Majority of Canadian organizations offer flexible working options: survey

Majority of Canadian organizations offer flexible working options: survey

More than 85 per cent of Canadian organizations offer flexible working options to employees, according to a new survey by the Conference Board of Canada. The survey,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 30, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:15
Employers look to behavioural economics to drive health plan adherence: survey

Employers look to behavioural economics to drive health plan adherence: survey

More than a third (39 per cent) of U.S. employers see promise in using behavioural economics to help employees adhere to their medical treatment plans,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 30, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:00
Caisse part of financing deals for La Maison Simons, smart thermostat maker ecobee

Caisse part of financing deals for La Maison Simons, smart thermostat maker ecobee

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is joining the Quebec government and Investissement Québec in financing a distribution facility for retailer La Maison Simons. The…

  • By: Staff
  • May 30, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:00

Can big data really help investors?

How big data can help with investment selection

Should Pension Plans Invest in the Trans Mountain Expansion?

Should Pension Plans Invest in the Trans Mountain Expansion?

Morneau compares pipeline to insurance for investors

Governance coalition publishes guidebook on environmental, social issues

Governance coalition publishes guidebook on environmental, social issues

The Canadian Coalition for Good Governance, an organization consisting of institutional investors, has released a guide for company boards seeking to oversee environmental and social…

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  • May 30, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00
HR, benefits lessons from the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire

HR, benefits lessons from the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire

Business continuity planning is integral to being ready to react in an emergency, but few companies find themselves having to deal with a situation on…

Surveys show pension concerns for both Canadian millennials, seniors

Surveys show pension concerns for both Canadian millennials, seniors

Almost a third (32 per cent) of Canadian millennials cited the lack of a pension plan as one of the concerns of working in the gig…

  • By: Staff
  • May 29, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:00
New contract for Iron Ore workers includes pension, health benefits increases

New contract for Iron Ore workers includes pension, health benefits increases

United Steelworkers union members in western Labrador have ratified a five-year collective agreement that includes increases to medical benefits, pensions and wages. More than 1,300…

  • By: Staff
  • May 29, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:30
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Will Italy’s political turmoil dampen institutional investor interest?

Institutional investors are keeping an eye on the political instability in Italy as premier-designate Carlo Cottarelli prepares to present his ministerial picks and the market opened down…

Blue Pier launches customized, outsourced workplace pension

Blue Pier launches customized, outsourced workplace pension

Blue Pier is introducing a new customized, fully outsourced workplace pension plan to encourage all employers to offer retirement savings programs to their employees. The…

  • By: Staff
  • May 28, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:05
Starbucks to close 8,000 U.S. stores for diversity, inclusion training

Starbucks to close 8,000 U.S. stores for diversity, inclusion training

More than 8,000 Starbucks stories and offices across the United States will close on Tuesday afternoon to host education and training sessions for employees on race, bias,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 28, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:00

52% of U.S. private sector workers with employer-sponsored retirement plans say they contribute: survey

While more than two-thirds (69 per cent) of private sector workers in the U.S. have access to an employer-sponsored retirement savings plan, just half (52…

  • By: Staff
  • April 29, 2024 April 29, 2024
  • 15:00

Webinar coverage: A look at the full impact of alopecia areata

Hair — including eyelashes, eyebrows and body hair — protects the body from environmental factors such as temperature and also helps with how humans feel…

Survey finds 95% of U.S. public pension funds employ investment consultants

More than 95 per cent of U.S. public pension funds employ at least one investment consultant, according to a new survey by Coalition Greenwich. The…

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  • April 26, 2024 April 26, 2024
  • 15:45

73% of OPB plan members want ESG considerations included in investment decisions: survey

Roughly seven in 10 (73 per cent) Ontario Pension Board plan members believe environmental, social and governance factors should play a critical role in the…

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  • April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
  • 09:00

WISE Trust returns 7.9% in 2023, net assets increase to $4 billion

The Workplace Insurance and Safety Employees Trust generated a net return of 7.9 per cent in 2023, with net assets reaching $4 billion, up from…

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  • April 23, 2024 April 23, 2024
  • 15:00

Expert panel: How institutional investors are adapting to a post-pandemic global economy

Renowned American businessman and investor Charlie Munger once said, “You have to keep learning if you want to become a great investor. When the world…