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Brexit upheaval creates both investment opportunities, uncertainty for Irish investments

Brexit upheaval creates both investment opportunities, uncertainty for Irish investments

A move by several banks to set up shop in Ireland recently could be the first sign of some of the economic opportunities Britain’s exit from the…

Healthy lifestyle changes could save economy $7B over five years, suggests prof

Healthy lifestyle changes could save economy $7B over five years, suggests prof

BestLifeRewarded Innovations Inc. has launched a research project aimed at demonstrating how small changes in behaviour could make a significant difference in both employee health…

  • By: Alice Chen
  • September 25, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:15
Hedge fund allocations expected to decrease, despite rise in portfolio performance: survey

Hedge fund allocations expected to decrease, despite rise in portfolio performance: survey

Nearly half (45 per cent) of global institutional investors reported that their hedge fund portfolios had reached or exceeded expectations as of June 2017, compared…

  • By: Staff
  • September 25, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00

Canada to get its first cryptocurrency ETF

Evolve Funds Group Inc. is aiming to offer Canada’s first cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund. In a news release, the company said it has filed a preliminary…

TTC benefits case: Store owner sentenced to two years, Manulife facing lawsuit

TTC benefits case: Store owner sentenced to two years, Manulife facing lawsuit

The ongoing benefits fraud case at the Toronto Transit Commission continues to unfold as the owner of an orthotics store had pleaded guilty in the…

  • By: Staff
  • September 22, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:49
AIMCo invests in Calgary-based oilfield services company

AIMCo invests in Calgary-based oilfield services company

The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is investing in oilfield services company Western Energy Services Corp. with a $215-million financing deal. According to the agreement, the…

  • By: Staff
  • September 22, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:01
What counts as a real asset?

What counts as a real asset?

Pension plans have developed an appetite for real assets in recent years, but what does the term actually include? In response to demands from asset…

Employers urged to leverage rising use of health apps for wellness programs

Employers urged to leverage rising use of health apps for wellness programs

Two-thirds of Canadians are tracking their health and well-being using either a mobile app or smart device, according to new research by Canada Health Infoway. The…

Manulife to allow plan members to submit all benefits claims online, through mobile app

Manulife to allow plan members to submit all benefits claims online, through mobile app

Members of group benefits plans provided by Manulife Financial Corp. will now be able to submit any type of claim online and through the insurer’s…

  • By: Staff
  • September 21, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 10:50
Court decision in Wabush restructuring the ‘worst-case scenario’ for pensioners

Court decision in Wabush restructuring the ‘worst-case scenario’ for pensioners

A Quebec Superior Court decision refusing to give priority to pension contribution deficiencies in the context of a mining company’s restructuring has ramped up the…

Ian McSweeney named chair of Ontario pension regulator

Ian McSweeney named chair of Ontario pension regulator

The Ontario government has appointed Ian McSweeney as the chair of its pension regulator. McSweeney, a retired partner and former head of the pension and employee…

  • By: Staff
  • September 20, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 14:30
Aligning mental-health strategies to business values key to program’s success

Aligning mental-health strategies to business values key to program’s success

Aligning a mental-health strategy with an organization’s business values is key to ensuring the program has a long-term impact on employees and the company, according…

ROI of financial wellness programs difficult to quantify: report

ROI of financial wellness programs difficult to quantify: report

Financial concerns weigh heavily on employees’ minds both at home and at work, according to a new survey by Ernst & Young. As such, many…

  • By: Staff
  • September 20, 2017 September 13, 2019
  • 09:00

Martin Brower, Unifor agreement includes pension, benefits gains

Warehouse workers and transportation drivers employed by Martin Brower in Ontario have ratified a three-year collective agreement that includes pension and benefits gains. The workers,…

  • By: Staff
  • May 10, 2024 May 10, 2024
  • 15:00

How employers can help mothers maintain a healthy work-life balance

To help working mothers with the sometimes overwhelming task of maintaining a work-life balance, employers can invest in inclusive, flexible policies and provide support when…

Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week

An article on the federal government’s financial sanctions against the Canada Life Assurance Co. following delayed benefits access for public employees was the most-read article…

  • By: Staff
  • May 10, 2024 May 10, 2024
  • 09:00

2024 Top 40 Money Managers Report: How pension plan sponsors are using the latest technology to maintain cybersecurity

In the fight against cybercriminals, institutional investors and other financial organizations are managing cybersecurity just as seriously as any other type of business risk, with…

Independent Electricity System Operator using diversification to beat volatility

The Independent Electricity System Operator’s pension plan is in the midst of a comeback from a period of heightened post-coronavirus pandemic volatility, with diversification as…

Caisse invests $200 million in Quebec-based apparel firm, CPPIB buys energy company for US$6.2 billion

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Gildan Activewear Inc. have reached an agreement that will see the Montreal-based apparel manufacturer issue $200…

  • By: Staff
  • May 9, 2024 May 9, 2024
  • 15:00