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Institutional investors more trusting of financial services than retail investors: survey

Institutional investors more trusting of financial services than retail investors: survey

Global institutional investors are more trusting of the financial services sector than their retail counterparts, according to a new survey by the CFA Institute. The survey,…

  • By: Staff
  • April 12, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 08:30
Ontario’s new pension regulator appoints inaugural CEO

Ontario’s new pension regulator appoints inaugural CEO

Ontario’s new pension regulator, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority, has appointed Mark White as its inaugural chief executive officer, effective May 7, 2018. White is currently…

  • By: Staff
  • April 11, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:11
Ontario Teachers’ acquires stake in European holiday rental company

Ontario Teachers’ acquires stake in European holiday rental company

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan is acquiring a 40 per cent minority stake in European Camping Group, a provider of mobile-home holiday rentals. The company’s current…

  • By: Staff
  • April 11, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 15:33
New financial wellness category added as Workplace Benefits Awards opens for entries

New financial wellness category added as Workplace Benefits Awards opens for entries

Is your organization’s health and wellness program a cut above? Is your pension plan communications better than the rest? Is your diversity program or mental-health program…

  • By: Ryan Murphy
  • April 11, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 08:45
CPPIB invests additional $185M in Indian retail project

CPPIB invests additional $185M in Indian retail project

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has completed a second round of investing in its Indian-based joint strategic investment platform with the Phoenix Mills Ltd. The $185…

  • By: Staff
  • April 11, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 08:25
Alberta cracking down on post-secondary president pay, benefits

Alberta cracking down on post-secondary president pay, benefits

The Alberta government is bringing excessive salaries for the province’s post-secondary presidents in line with the national average, eliminating perks and setting guidelines for health and…

  • By: Staff
  • April 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:30
Have your say: Is it time for investors to revisit their expectations for equity returns?

Have your say: Is it time for investors to revisit their expectations for equity returns?

Following a strong 2017, the early February selloff and subsequent quick rebound, investors are rethinking their strategy as they face a mature bull market, according to a release…

Ivanhoé Cambridge appoints new head of Europe

Ivanhoé Cambridge appoints new head of Europe

Ivanhoé Cambridge, the real estate investment arm of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, has appointed Karim Habra as head of Europe, effective…

  • By: Staff
  • April 10, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 08:45
Mercer parent company names Louis Gagnon country corporate officer for Canada

Mercer parent company names Louis Gagnon country corporate officer for Canada

Marsh and McLennan Companies Inc. has named Mercer Canada chief executive officer Louis Gagnon as country corporate officer for Canada. The officers are aligned to…

  • By: Staff
  • April 9, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:41
Ontario proposes rules for target benefits in multi-employer plans

Ontario proposes rules for target benefits in multi-employer plans

The Ontario government has published proposed regulations relating to the funding framework for certain multi-employer pension plans seeking to convert defined benefits to target benefits.…

  • By: Staff
  • April 9, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 11:11

Human Resources Professionals Association appoints new CEO

The Human Resources Professionals Association has named Louise Taylor Green as its chief executive officer, effective June 4. With more than 20 years of human…

  • By: Staff
  • April 9, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 10:07
OPTrust upping stake in global infrastructure management company

OPTrust upping stake in global infrastructure management company

The OPSEU Pension Trust and partners are investing an additional one billion euros in Globalvia, an international infrastructure concession management company based in Madrid, Spain.…

  • By: Staff
  • April 6, 2018 September 13, 2019
  • 16:34

Common Wealth enhances retirement plans with technology partnership

Common Wealth is teaming up with James Evans and Associates Ltd. to support the former’s retirement plans with member-focused, self-service plan administration and record-keeping technology. JEA’s technology allows employers…

  • By: Staff
  • April 6, 2018 April 13, 2021
  • 10:14

Pension funds creating social infrastructure, but measurement of impact is required: ICPM

Pension funds can enhance society in a way that doesn’t have to interfere with their fiduciary integrity and financial sustainability, according to a new report…

Report finds diversified pooled fund managers post 0.5% median return in Q1 2026

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 2, 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

60% of Canadian employees very or somewhat satisfied with current benefits plan: survey

Nearly two-thirds (60 per cent) of Canadian employees report being very or somewhat satisfied with their current employee benefits, according to a new survey by…

  • By: Staff
  • June 2, 2026 June 2, 2026
  • 15:00

What employers need to know when seeking medical documentation for accommodation requests

Recent decisions in Ontario and British Columbia demonstrate the balance between employers’ need to know and employees’ right to privacy at the heart of the…

19% of lost working time due to health-related employee productivity issues: survey

While three per cent of total working time is lost to absences due to health issues, a much larger portion — 19 per cent —…

  • By: Staff
  • June 2, 2026 June 1, 2026
  • 09:00