Top 10 news stories of the month
September has been a busy month in the pension, investment, benefits and human resources industries. Benefits Canada rounds up the top 10 online news stories…
- By: Staff
- September 30, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 11:04
Top Stories in News
Ex-Nortel workers seeking regulatory change to boost priority of disability benefits
While there has been plenty of attention on the affect of Nortel Networks Corp.’s bankruptcy on its pension plan members, the struggle by a group…
- By: Jennifer Paterson
- September 30, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:44
Canadian pension solvency surveys show contrasting results
The median solvency ratio of Canadian pension plans rose in the third quarter of 2016, according to the Mercer Pension Health Index, but the quarterly…
- By: Staff
- September 30, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:03
E-commerce among continuing investment opportunities in China
Even though China’s growth prospects are in question, there’s a huge amount of growth in electronic commerce that’s creating investment opportunities. Companies that will benefit…
- By: Kanupriya Vashisht, advisor.ca
- September 29, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 11:02
CPPIB head among leaders of new global organization focused on long-term investing
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, McKinsey & Co., BlackRock Inc., Tata Sons Ltd. and the Dow Chemical Co. have launched an independent not-for-profit organization…
- By: Staff
- September 29, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 10:40
OMERS sells U.S.-based dental network
The private equity arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System has sold its stake in a U.S.-based network of dental practices. Yesterday, the pension…
- By: Staff
- September 29, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 10:25
How to promote employees’ heart health on World Heart Day
Today is World Heart Day, the World Heart Federation’s biggest platform for raising awareness about cardiovascular disease. “Cardiovascular disease is preventable in so many cases,…
- By: Staff
- September 29, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:04
CPP fund to grow by $191B over next decade: report
The existing Canada Pension Plan is on sustainable financial footing at its current contribution rate and its assets are projected to grow from $285 at…
- By: Staff
- September 28, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 10:33
Have your say: Should a reason be required when requesting flexible working options?
Last week, the federal government announced it would amend the Canada Labour Code so federally regulated employees would have the right to request flexible working…
- By: Staff
- September 28, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:45
Canadian employers must evaluate effectiveness of substance misuse policies: report
Nearly three-quarters (72 per cent) of Canadian organizations have a formal drug and alcohol policy in place, but just 32 per cent evaluate the effectiveness…
- By: Staff
- September 28, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:35
Caisse invests in U.S. claims administrator Sedgwick
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec will invest US$500 million in Sedgwick Claims Management Services Inc., a third-party claims administrator with offices in the…
- By: Staff
- September 28, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 09:31
Pay increases to stagnate in 2017: survey
Canadian employers are not expecting to make higher pay increases for 2017, according to new research from Aon Hewitt, with surveyed companies projecting base pay…
- By: Staff
- September 28, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 08:14
Study warns against adopting New Zealand-style pharmacare
Canada shouldn’t adopt New Zealand’s national pharmacare system, a new study from the Canadian Health Policy Institute argues. The study by the think-tank examined prices…
- By: Sara Tatelman
- September 27, 2016 September 13, 2019
- 11:24
Survey finds 95% of U.S. public pension funds employ investment consultants
More than 95 per cent of U.S. public pension funds employ at least one investment consultant, according to a new survey by Coalition Greenwich. The…
- By: Staff
- April 26, 2024 April 26, 2024
- 15:45
Younger employees expect a 10% raise if unable to work in a hybrid arrangement: survey
Generation Z and millennials say they’d expect a 10 per cent salary increase, on average, if they were unable to work in a hybrid working…
- By: Staff
- April 26, 2024 April 26, 2024
- 15:00
Top 5 HR, benefits, pensions and investment stories of the week
An article on how employers are enhancing their benefits packages to boost talent attraction and retention was the most-read story on BenefitsCanada.com this past week.…
- By: Staff
- April 26, 2024 April 25, 2024
- 09:00
73% of OPB plan members want ESG considerations included in investment decisions: survey
Roughly seven in 10 (73 per cent) Ontario Pension Board plan members believe environmental, social and governance factors should play a critical role in the…
- By: Staff
- April 25, 2024 April 24, 2024
- 09:00
WISE Trust returns 7.9% in 2023, net assets increase to $4 billion
The Workplace Insurance and Safety Employees Trust generated a net return of 7.9 per cent in 2023, with net assets reaching $4 billion, up from…
- By: Staff
- April 23, 2024 April 23, 2024
- 15:00
Expert panel: How institutional investors are adapting to a post-pandemic global economy
Renowned American businessman and investor Charlie Munger once said, “You have to keep learning if you want to become a great investor. When the world…
- By: George Athanassakos
- April 23, 2024 April 22, 2024
- 09:00