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OMA rolling out collective pension plan for physicians

OMA rolling out collective pension plan for physicians

The Ontario Medical Association is partnering with Common Wealth to offer its physician members and their spouses access to a retirement plan. The Advantages Retirement Plan,…

  • By: Staff
  • September 27, 2019 November 30, 2020
  • 09:00
Workplace inclusivity starts with acknowledging systemic racism: report

TSX-listed companies making little progress raising diversity on boards, executive teams: study

Over the last year, companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange have seen little movement in the proportion of female executive officers on their boards, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • September 27, 2019 February 23, 2021
  • 08:45
Majority of Canadian employers offer mental, financial wellness benefits: survey

Majority of Canadian employers offer mental, financial wellness benefits: survey

Canadian employers are going beyond traditional health benefits to address all the facets of their employees’ well-being, according to a new survey by global staffing firm…

  • By: Staff
  • September 26, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 15:30
OMERS’ real estate arm awards prizes for disruption in commercial real estate

OMERS’ real estate arm awards prizes for disruption in commercial real estate

Oxford Properties Group, the real estate investment arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, announced the winners of its global Hackathon competition, which awards prizes…

Navigating the challenges for women in finance in 2019

While challenges still exist for women in finance, many are navigating success in this world in different ways. A panel delved into this topic at…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • September 26, 2019 January 6, 2021
  • 09:41
Mercer Canada appoints new chief investment officer

Mercer Canada appoints new chief investment officer

Mercer Canada has appointed Rachel Volynsky as its new chief investment officer. In the new role, Volynsky will be leading Mercer’s outsourced chief investment officer…

  • By: Staff
  • September 26, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:30
New report explores policy implications for new ‘contingent’ pension plans

New report explores policy implications for new ‘contingent’ pension plans

As membership in traditional defined benefit pension plans continues to decline, it’s becoming more common to see “contingent” plans — including target-benefit, shared-risk, multi-employer and…

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Oxford awards hackathon prizes for disruption in commercial real estate development

Oxford Properties Group, the real estate investment arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, announced the winners of its global hackathon competition, which awarded…

Vancouver workers want offices with commuter options, workplace experiences

Vancouver workers want offices with commuter options, workplace experiences

Office workers in Vancouver are increasingly placing high value on workplace amenities that influence healthy and eco-friendly choices, according to a tenant satisfaction study by GWL…

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Beware of tortured data

“If you torture the data long enough, it will confess.” Opening the keynote address at the Northern Finance Association Conference in September with this quote…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • September 26, 2019 January 9, 2021
  • 08:50
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Mercer Canada appoints new CIO

Mercer Canada has appointed Rachel Volynsky as its new chief investment officer. In the new role, Volynsky will be leading Mercer’s outsourced chief investment officer…

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2019 January 9, 2021
  • 10:11
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A look at cash in the new investment environment

In the current market environment, there may be good reasons for investors to consider increasing their portfolio’s allocations to cash, according to a new report…

  • By: Yaelle Gang
  • September 25, 2019 January 6, 2021
  • 09:26
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What’s the role of the proxy advisor as rules shift?

As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission moves to increase its oversight over proxy voting advisory firms, Horizons ETFs is evolving its proxy voting policies…

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