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Ontario Court of Appeal ruling highlights interpretation of termination clauses

The Ontario Court of Appeal has taken a technical approach to interpreting “termination clause” in ruling that a failsafe clause that doesn’t clearly apply to…

Machine learning is the new world of statistics

Traditionally, all finance students had to learn statistics, and, in the future, this will likely shift into finance students requiring machine learning, said John Hull,…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • October 16, 2019 January 6, 2021
  • 08:38
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Proceed with caution on asset allocation: report

Global growth slowed to three per cent on an annual basis in the middle of 2019 and is expected to remain below three per cent…

  • By: Staff
  • October 16, 2019 January 5, 2021
  • 08:32
CPPIB acquiring stake in European media company

CPPIB acquiring stake in European media company

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is investing in Axel Springer, a European digital publisher that’s active in more than 40 countries. The investment is through the…

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

What pension issues are parties highlighting in run-up to federal election?

As the federal Conservative Party finally introduced its election platform last week, it included a number of provisions around pension plan solvency and retirement security.…

  • By: Staff
  • October 15, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 15:15
FSRA seeking applications for pension technical advisory committees

FSRA seeking applications for pension technical advisory committees

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario is seeking applications for four new technical advisory committees for the pension sector. As the regulator announced in July 2019, the…

  • By: Staff
  • October 15, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 15:00
Sun Life expanding digital offerings with disability management toolkit

Sun Life expanding digital offerings with disability management toolkit

Sun Life is expanding its suite of digital tools with a disability management toolkit. The new tools include virtual independent medical examination, a solution that…

  • By: Staff
  • October 15, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 10:05
Cannabis companies must address the ‘G’ in ESG to attract institutional investors: panel

Cannabis companies must address the ‘G’ in ESG to attract institutional investors: panel

Canada’s fledgling cannabis companies should implement strong governance protocols and show they’re attempting to address material environmental and social risks to grow their base of…

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Does VC have a place in DC pension portfolios?

Traditionally, defined contribution pension funds have not made significant use of venture capital, although over the long-term these assets have tended to perform well. A…

  • By: Staff
  • October 15, 2019 January 5, 2021
  • 09:17
Dialogue launching phase two of virtual mental-health program

Dialogue launching phase two of virtual mental-health program

Montreal-based virtual health-care services platform Dialogue Technologies Inc. is launching the second phase of its stress management and well-being program. Available to Canadian employers, the…

  • By: Staff
  • October 11, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:00

Study finds employers and employees disagree on how to manage, support obesity

Employers, health-care professionals and people living with obesity disagree on how the disease develops, how to manage it and who’s responsible for treatment, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • October 11, 2019 April 5, 2021
  • 09:00
The changing landscape of public and private equity investing

The changing landscape of public and private equity investing

The massive uptick in private equity investing is changing how companies raise capital. The private equity industry has grown by 500 per cent since 2000,…

  • By: Staff
  • October 11, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 08:45
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China announces timetable for opening finance industries

China announced a timetable Friday for carrying out a promise to allow full foreign ownership of some finance businesses, starting with futures traders on Jan.…

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