Rising rates and Canada’s institutional investors
What can investors expect from rate hikes?
- By: Martha Porado
- July 10, 2018 January 20, 2021
- 14:20
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What would a rate hike mean for institutional investors?
The Bank of Canada is set to announce a decision on the target for its overnight rate on Wednesday. Widely expected to be a 25…
- By: Martha Porado
- July 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 11:39
Why AI will create jobs, not destroy them
Our expert panel on what jobs AI can replace - and the ones it can't
- By: Caroline Cakebread
- July 10, 2018 January 13, 2021
- 11:37
TD enhances institutional business with Greystone acquisition
TD Bank Group is acquiring Greystone Capital Management Inc., the parent company of Greystone Managed Investments Inc., for $792 million. The agreement, which is subject to…
- By: Staff
- July 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 10:30
Morneau Shepell to acquire EAP, wellness provider LifeWorks
Morneau Shepell Inc. is acquiring employee assistance program and wellness provider LifeWorks Corp. Ltd. for about $426 million. “This acquisition is aligned with Morneau Shepell’s global…
- By: Staff
- July 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 10:07
Global sovereign investors shifting down equities, ramping up alternatives: survey
Globally, sovereign investors have enjoyed the hefty returns stemming from almost a decade of charging equity markets, but they’re set to make major moves into…
- By: Staff
- July 9, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 16:00
CPPIB takes stake in Swiss sports data firm, BCI invests in Texas timberland
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is acquiring a stake in Swiss sports data firm Sportradar. The CPPIB is making the acquisition, from Swiss private equity firm…
- By: Staff
- July 9, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 12:30
Investment outlook neutral entering later stage of business cycle, finds new report
Don’t expect most assets to blow the doors off in the later half of the year, according to the latest investment outlook from GLC Asset…
- By: Staff
- July 9, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:30
43% of Canadian workers would quit job for better pay: survey
Money is the leading reason Canadian employees would leave their job for another, according to a new survey by OfficeTeam. Its survey, which queried 500 office…
- By: Staff
- July 9, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:15
Hub International acquires two more Canadian benefits, pension companies
Hub International Ltd. is acquiring two more Canadian companies as it rolls out its strategy for expanding its employee benefits and pension business in Canada. “We…
- By: Ryan Murphy
- July 9, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:01
AIMCo acquires office tower in downtown Edmonton
The Alberta Investment Management Corp. is acquiring a 27-storey office tower in downtown Edmonton from ICE District Properties. The tower, which opened in 2016, is part…
- By: Staff
- July 6, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 14:55
Survey finds global gap in savings rates, contributions needed for retirement
There’s a significant gap between how much people are actually saving for retirement and how much they think they need to be putting away, according…
- By: Staff
- July 6, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:15
Workplace stress a leading cause of mental-health issues: survey
More than a third (34 per cent) of Canadians cite workplace stress as the primary cause of their mental-health issue, according to a new white paper by…
- By: Staff
- July 6, 2018 September 13, 2019
- 09:00
Diversified pooled fund managers post 0.5% median return in Q1 2026: report
The universe of defined benefit pension managers’ pooled funds posted a median return of 0.5 per cent before management fees during the first quarter of…
- By: Staff
- June 1, 2026 June 1, 2026
- 15:00
SHEPP appointing Paula Potter as CEO
The Saskatchewan Healthcare Employees’ Pension Plan is appointing Paula Potter as chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2026. She steps into the CEO role with…
- By: Staff
- May 29, 2026 May 28, 2026
- 15:00
UPP reporting 5.2% investment return in 2025, net assets reach $13.5 billion
The University Pension Plan of Ontario is reporting a 5.2 per cent total fund net return for the year, pushing its net assets from $12.8…
- By: Staff
- May 28, 2026 May 29, 2026
- 11:00
30% of Canadian employees reporting decreased productivity due to hunger: survey
More than a quarter (30 per cent) of Canadian employees report decreased productivity due to hunger, according to a new survey by the National Payroll…
- By: Staff
- June 1, 2026 May 29, 2026
- 09:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pension and investment stories of the week
An article on Telus Communications Inc.’s employee volunteering initiative was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week. Here are the top five human resources,…
- By: Staff
- May 29, 2026 May 28, 2026
- 09:00
EY Canada highlighting importance of DEI through new platform
EY Canada’s ‘Shapers of the Future’ platform is highlighting how diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in its workforce, leadership development and company culture. The…
- By: Sadie Janes
- May 29, 2026 May 28, 2026
- 09:00