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Retiree organizations rejecting changes to B.C.’s DB pension solvency rules

Retiree organizations rejecting changes to B.C.’s DB pension solvency rules

Two organizations representing Canadian pensioners are asking the British Columbia government to reject the recommendations of a recent report by the Ministry of Finance that…

How to ensure employees don’t feel anxiety before workweek begins

How to ensure employees don’t feel anxiety before workweek begins

The weekend is short enough, but if a new survey by Robert Half International is any indication, it’s getting shorter. The survey found Sunday evenings are eating into…

Caisse investing in online golf equipment retailer

Caisse investing in online golf equipment retailer

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec is making a share capital investment in Quebec-based Golf Avenue. The investment will allow the online pre-owned golf…

  • By: Staff
  • August 9, 2019 November 11, 2020
  • 15:00

Sun Life becomes first insurance company to offer sustainability bond

While many financial institutions are issuing green bonds, Sun Life Financial is the first insurance company globally to issue a sustainability bond, which will cover…

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Fundraising for private capital secondaries slows in first half of 2019

Despite a lull in the first half of the year for private capital secondaries fundraising, the second half of the year looks promising, according to…

  • By: Staff
  • August 9, 2019 January 9, 2021
  • 10:08
Canadian DB pension plans post modest returns in second quarter

Canadian DB pension plans post modest returns in second quarter

Global market volatility drove Canadian defined benefit pension plans’ median returns lower in the second quarter of 2019, according to BNY Mellon Asset Management Canada Ltd.…

  • By: Staff
  • August 9, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 10:00

Are politicians’ attempts to de-globalize affecting institutional investors?

As active attempts to dismantle globalization are disrupting businesses already using tools to push growth and profitability forward, institutional investors need to remain vigilant after…

Toronto Foodora couriers to vote on union certification

Toronto Foodora couriers to vote on union certification

The union hoping to represent Foodora Inc.’s Toronto couriers has filed an unfair labour practice complaint with the Ontario Labour Relations Board, alleging the company…

  • By: Staff
  • August 9, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 09:00

How is de-globalization affecting institutional investors?

As active attempts to dismantle globalization are disrupting businesses already using tools to push growth and profitability forward, institutional investors need to remain vigilant after…

Sun Life Global Investments names new president

Sun Life Global Investments names new president

Sun Life Global Investments Canada Inc. has named Jordy Chilcott president and senior vice-president of investment solutions. In the new role, he’s oversee the firm and…

  • By: Staff
  • August 9, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 08:45
80% of Canadian employers concerned about retaining talent: survey

80% of Canadian employers concerned about retaining talent: survey

The majority (80 per cent) of Canadian employers said they’re concerned about retaining top talent, with more than a quarter of respondents saying they’re very…

  • By: Staff
  • August 8, 2019 November 11, 2020
  • 15:15
Caisse investing in data centre operator, telecom infrastructure

Caisse investing in data centre operator, telecom infrastructure

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, alongside Fengate Asset Management, is investing in eStruxture Data Centers. The Quebec-based data centre operator currently has…

  • By: Staff
  • August 8, 2019 November 11, 2020
  • 08:30
Morneau Shepell closes acquisition of some of Mercer’s U.S. health, DB businesses

Morneau Shepell closes acquisition of some of Mercer’s U.S. health, DB businesses

Morneau Shepell Inc. has closed the previously announced acquisition of Mercer’s stand-alone, large market health and defined benefit pension plan administration business in the U.S.…

  • By: Staff
  • August 7, 2019 November 12, 2020
  • 16:15

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