Napoleon (Wolf Steel Ltd.) is rolling out a mental-health toolkit this week after seeking feedback from employees. The toolkit is the latest initiative in the…
The New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan saw a return of 1.75 per cent in 2018, yielding $132.3 million in additional net investment income, according…
South Africa’s economy has been sluggish in recent years, but upcoming changes could provide hope for institutional investors considering opportunities in the country. Its economy…
With the U.S. Federal Reserve scheduled to announce its latest rate decision on Wednesday, what can institutional investors expect? Rob Almeida, global investment strategist at…
Morneau Shepell Ltd. is acquiring U.S.-based MorningStar Health Inc. The acquisition will allow Morneau Shepell to enhance its U.S. presence in absence management, including leaves, disability, absence reporting…
With the federal election about a month away, Canada’s political parties are rolling out their election platforms, making a host of promises to improve health care, employment…
While target-date funds are intended to be used as a singular option in capital accumulation plans, many defined contribution plan members use them in conjunction…
Pacific Blue Cross and Blue Cross Life Insurance Co. of Canada are forming an alliance in British Columbia, effective Jan. 2, 2020. The alliance is…
When considering environmental, social and governance issues, asset managers are less convinced that social factors drive returns, according to a survey by Netherlands-based NN Investment Partners. Among…
Recent research by MSCI Inc. is suggesting conventional virgin plastic could become the next stranded asset. The move toward electric vehicles and global efforts to…
Investors seeking regular income are limited because traditional sources aren’t producing the results they used, says Dave Makarchuk, partner and Western Canada wealth business leader…
An Alberta court has ruled that employees receiving disability payments during the reasonable notice period can’t “double-dip” by receiving payments for lost wages. “The decision…
The cost of employer-provided health benefits in Canada is forecasted to rise six per cent in 2020, outpacing general inflation by 1.9 per cent, according to a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…